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  • Cultural safety

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice

    This position statement advocates for universal cultural safety in mental health systems, services, and care.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #105

  • Recognising and addressing the mental health needs of the LGBTIQ+ population

    Addressing health inequities, LGBTIQ+

    Evidence shows that discrimination and marginalisation experienced by the LGBTIQ+ population increases their risk of developing mental health issues, and also creates barriers to accessing services.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #83

  • The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees

    Addressing health inequities, Asylum seekers and refugees

    The RANZCP is concerned about the inadequate provision of mental health services to asylum seekers and refugees, and calls for policy change to improve mental health outcomes.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2024
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #46

  • Principles for mental health systems

    Addressing health inequities, Health service standards

    This position statement outlines key principles of optimal mental health systems to inform governments and funders and achieve the best possible outcomes for consumers and the wider community.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #37

  • Public insurance schemes: advocating for mental injury claimants

    Addressing health inequities, Insurance

    Aspects of personal injury and workers compensation schemes impose disadvantages on people with mental injuries, delaying recovery and compounding suffering.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #94

  • Acknowledging and learning from past mental health practices

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Historical practices, Professionalism

    In the past, some psychiatric treatments were provided without an evidence base. Certain treatments were ineffective, harmful or distressing to patients.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #84

  • Acknowledging the Stolen generations

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#42
    • Current

  • Anxiety disorders: CPG and associated resources

    Addressing health inequities, Anxiety disorders, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Guidance on the clinical management of anxiety disorders, specifically focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies. PDF Clinical guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Natural disasters & emergencies, Professionalism

    Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and response.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jan 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #35

  • Benefits of e-mental health treatments and interventions

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, E-mental health, Professionalism

    E-mental health tools may provide affordable and equitable access to complementary forms of care and support but also bring challenges.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #98

  • Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees

    Addressing health inequities, Asylum seekers and refugees, Children & adolescents

    This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #52
    • Rescinded

  • Partnering with carers in mental healthcare

    Addressing health inequities, Collaborative care, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism

    This position statement affirms the importance and value of respectful and cooperative partnerships between psychiatrists and carers.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #76

  • Perinatal mental health services

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Perinatal, Professionalism

    This position statement outlines requirements for effective perinatal mental health services for parents, their babies and families.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #57

  • Psychiatry services for older people

    Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Old age, Professionalism

    The RANZCP recognises the importance of a holistic, age and culturally appropriate approach to addressing mental illness in older people, informed by the principles of recovery, independence, dignity and quality of life.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #22

  • Recognising and reducing alcohol-related harm

    Addressing health inequities, Alcohol, Professionalism

    Excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on mental health with a well-documented relationship between alcohol misuse and mental health issues.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #87

  • Recovery and the psychiatrist

    Addressing health inequities, Collaborative care, Professionalism

    Recovery is an important principle in psychiatry, with transformative potential for all people with mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #86

  • The relevance of religion and spirituality to psychiatric practice

    Addressing health inequities, Collaborative care, Ethics

    This position statement provides guidance to psychiatrists on how consideration of religion and/or spirituality can improve outcomes for people living with mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jun 2018
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #96

  • Rural psychiatry

    Addressing health inequities, Rural, Workforce

    The RANZCP calls for dedicated strategies and funding to increase the number of psychiatrists working in rural and remote communities.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2022
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #65

  • Sexual orientation change efforts

    Addressing health inequities, Ethics, Historical practices, Professionalism

    The RANZCP does not support the use of sexual orientation change efforts of any kind. There is no scientific evidence that sexual orientation can be changed. Sexual orientation change efforts risk causing significant harm to individuals.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2019
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #60

  • The mental health impacts of climate change

    Addressing health inequities, Climate & environment, Natural disasters & emergencies

    This position statement recognises the mental health impacts of climate change and supports policy change that addresses these impacts.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #106