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Children with conduct disorder
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Broad principles to guide governments, agencies, and services in meeting the mental health care needs of children with conduct disorder.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #111
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Autism: Addressing the mental health needs of Autistic people
Addressing health inequity, Autism, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs of Autistic people.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #110
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Intellectual disabilities: Addressing the mental health needs of people with ID
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Intellectual disability, Professionalism
This position statement addresses the significant challenges and unmet mental health needs for people with intellectual disability.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #109
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Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Jul 2014
- Published in Australia
- EG #11
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Use of antidepressant medications in children and adolescents
Addressing health inequity, Antidepressants, Children & adolescents
This statement is addressed to prescribers, especially general practitioners, and is
intended to provide clinical guidance on the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs) when treating children and adolescents. PDF Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2005
- Published in Australia
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Assessment and management of behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Ethics, Professionalism
A handbook produced by NSW Health. URL Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in NSW
- External endorsed guidance
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Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Professionalism
This report calls for addressing social determinants, reducing stigma and removing barriers to accessing services. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
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Guidance for psychiatrists working in Australian immigration detention centres
Addressing health inequity, Asylum seekers and refugees, Ethics, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Feb 2016
- Published in Australia
- PPG #12
- Rescinded
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Dementia - antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms
Addressing health inequity, Dementia, Professionalism
Best practices when considering the use of antipsychotic medications to care for people with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2023
- Published in Australia
- PS #112
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG #15
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Information sharing with families, whānau and carers
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers
How psychiatrists can work effectively with carers to establish and maintain relationships with mental health services and staff. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PPG #20
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Firearm risk assessments
Addressing health inequity, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance for psychiatrists in assessing the risk posed by a person's access to firearms.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in Australia
- PPG #23
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Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Addressing health inequity, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in New South Wales
- 04NSW
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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
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 11NZ
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Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
RANZCP to Australian Parliament re Inquiry into the health impacts of alcohol and other drugs in Australia.
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in Australia
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2022-23 RANZCP Vic Branch Pre-Budget Submission
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Submission for 2022-23 Victorian State Budget
priorities.Submission- Last updated: Dec 2021
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Treating hepatitis C
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Hepatitis C, Professionalism
Guidance for psychiatrists to facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are living with, or at risk of contracting hepatitis C. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2022
- Published in Australia
- PPG #21
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National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism
Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PPG #14
- Rescinded
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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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Minding the gaps: cost barriers to accessing mental healthcare for people with mental illness
Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Physical health, Professionalism
PDF Report
Report- Last updated: May 2015
- Published in Australia
