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The economic cost of serious mental illness and comorbidities in Australia and New Zealand
Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
This report estimates the annual cost of premature death in people with serious mental illness is $15 billion (AUD) in Australia and $3.1 billion (NZD) in New Zealand. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
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Use of antidepressants to treat depression in dementia
Antidepressants, Dementia, Professionalism
Elderly patients with dementia and depression should receive psychosocial interventions in the first instance. Antidepressants should be considered if there is no response.
Position statement- Last updated: Feb 2015
- Published in Australia
- PS #81
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Keeping your head above water: affordability as a barrier to mental health care
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Nov 2014
- Published in Australia
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Illicit drugs policy
Ethics, Illicit drugs, Professionalism
This joint statement from RACP and RANZCP is for individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand involved in the development of policies and programs concerned with illicit drug problems. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2006
- Published in Australia
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Family and whānau involvement in mental health consumers/tangata whai ora care, assessment and treatment
Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Māori, Professionalism
Guidance notes to assist mental health staff to work effectively with families. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2000
- Published in New Zealand
- Endorsed external guidance
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Apology for the role played by psychiatrists in the Stolen Generations
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism
The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our failure as a group of doctors and psychiatrists to act early and effectively to prevent and reverse the disastrous practices of the Stolen Generations.
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 1999
- Published in Australia
