Clinical guidelines & publications library

2024 NZ locums survey report

Workforce

The purpose of the survey was to gain an understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand-based psychiatrists choosing to work in locum positions and capacity for supervision. PDF Report

2024 NZ private practice survey report

Private practice, Workforce

The purpose of the survey was to better understand the drivers behind psychiatrists exiting the public mental health system to work in private practice as well as the factors that might influence them to return or to remain in private practice. PDF Report

Mood Disorders Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Evidence Review

Mood disorders, Psychotherapy

Prepared by the Anna Freud Centre UK. A mixed-methods review of current evidence and interview study of long-term
psychodynamic psychotherapy as a treatment for mood disorders. PDF Report

Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa│New Zealand Parliament regarding the Sentencing (Reform) Amendment Bill

Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaaka Roa Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029 PDF Submission

Valproate in healthcare

Professionalism

The RANZCP has endorsed the following resource produced by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom. URL Clinical guideline

Prescription Supply Limits Consultation

RANZCP NZ Letter Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the
Prescription Supply Limits Consultation PDF Submission

Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28.

Addiction

RANZCP NZ Letter Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regrading the Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28 PDF Submission

The Psychiatry Workforce Training Pipeline in Aotearoa New Zealand

Professionalism, Workforce

This report provides and overview of the psychiatry workforce composition and sustainability of the training pipeline. Completed in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora │Health New Zealand

Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders

Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | New Zealand Law Commission regarding the Public Safety and Serious Offenders: A Review of Preventive Detention and Post Sentence Orders

Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments

ADHD, Professionalism

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Remove the Renewal Criteria for Stimulant Treatments

Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners

GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism

RANZCP NZ Submission to NZ Transport Agency│Waka Kotahi regarding the Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners

Proposal to Fund Lisdexamfetamine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADHD

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Fund Lisdexamfetamine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019

Ethics, Mental health legislation, Professionalism

RANZCP NZ Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019

Prevention and Treatment of Gambling-Related Harm

Addiction, Professionalism

This position statement outlines the impact of gambling-related harm and the need for evidence-based preventative measures and therapeutic interventions.

Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa│New Zealand Parliament regarding the Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders. PDF Submission

Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice

Workforce

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand regarding the Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice Consultation. PDF Submission

Draft Strategic Plan - NSW Forensic Mental Health 2024-2034

Forensic

RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the Mental Health Branch of NSW Health regarding the Draft Strategic Plan - NSW Forensic Mental Health 2024-2034

Updating the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

Professionalism, Workforce

RANZCP submission to the ABS on the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

Proposal to Widen Access to Aripiprazole Long-Acting Injection

Schizophrenia

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pharmac regarding the Proposal to Widen Access to Aripiprazole Long-Acting Injection PDF Submission