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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is a not for profit, peak body responsible for training, educating, and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

RANZCP’s South Australian Branch has welcomed new State Budget investment to strengthen support for people experiencing ...
05/06/2026

RANZCP’s South Australian Branch has welcomed new State Budget investment to strengthen support for people experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug crises, while calling for a stronger focus on outreach and non-acute services, particularly for young people and regional communities.

SA Branch Chair Dr Devon Marshman said the $28 million investment in dedicated mental health assessment units shows the value of clinician‑government collaboration, and should be followed by further reforms to expand community care and tackle the shortage of psychiatrists in rural and remote areas.

Read the here: https://www.ranzcp.org/news-analysis/sa-budget-2026

05/06/2026

🎧 Tune into the latest episode: Women in Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry.

In this episode we unlock the realities of adolescent forensic psychiatry through the voices of five pioneering women in the field. Delve into the complexities, risks, and rewards of working at the intersection of mental health, the justice system, and gender. From safety precautions to gendered challenges, this episode uncovers the nuanced experience of being a woman in one of psychiatry’s most demanding subspecialties – an area often misunderstood by the public and media alike.

Listen now: https://psychmatters.ranzcp.org/1072258/episodes/19240326-women-in-adolescent-forensic-psychiatry-part-1

Today is Day, an awareness-raising event to break down the stigma around doctors' mental health. The theme for this ye...
04/06/2026

Today is Day, an awareness-raising event to break down the stigma around doctors' mental health. The theme for this year is “Safe to speak up”.

If you're a psychiatrist or trainee facing health or wellbeing challenges, remember that you’re not alone. Many doctors experience similar struggles, yet too few reach out for support.

The College is committed to supporting members experiencing mental health challenges. If you’re struggling, we encourage you to talk to someone – whether it’s the College confidential advice line, a counsellor, psychiatrist or peer.

Visit our ‘support and wellbeing’ webpage to learn more: https://www.ranzcp.org/cpd-program-membership/support,-breaks-and-deferrals/support-and-wellbeing

A big thank you to everyone who emailed their crazy socks photos to us – we loved seeing your colourful contributions.

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The full extent of concerns raised in the ABC’s Four Corners investigation is even more troubling than first understood,...
03/06/2026

The full extent of concerns raised in the ABC’s Four Corners investigation is even more troubling than first understood, warning of an emerging pattern of concern in police responses to mental health distress.

RANZCP NSW Branch Chair Dr ian korbel said the deeply disturbing vision aired last night of police degrading people during mental health crises reinforced the need for urgent reform.

👉 Read the RANZCP's Media Statement here: https://www.ranzcp.org/news-analysis/psychiatrists-warn-of-emerging-pattern-of-concern-following-four-corners-investigation

👉 Read more in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/nsw-police-move-to-mandatory-body-worn-camera-use-four-corners/106748546

👉 Read the Australian Associated Press (AAP) story here: https://au.news.yahoo.com/toxic-brutal-culture-police-force-224535275.html

03/06/2026

Trigger warning: discussion of mental health crisis and distressing incidents

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)’s Four Corners investigation into the way people in mental health distress are treated is deeply confronting and distressing.

It’s a stark reminder of how vulnerable people can be in moments of crisis and how critical it is that emergency responses are grounded in care, clinical expertise and de-escalation.

The RANZCP NSW Branch has called for urgent reform, including stronger training and expanded co-response models that bring mental health workers into frontline responses, so people's treatment is person-centred and rooted in dignity.

🎧 Listen to Dr Ian Korbel’s radio interviews and read our full response here: https://www.ranzcp.org/news-analysis/psychiatrists-call-for-urgent-reform-following-nsw-mental-health-crisis-response

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Awards. , Professor Anne Bu...
03/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2026 Victorian Branch Meritorious Service Awards.

, Professor Anne Buist AO, has been recognised for her extensive and enduring contribution to perinatal psychiatry, and her leadership in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy, significantly improving outcomes for women and families.

Katie Larsen has been recognised for her leadership in led mental health service design and delivery, often drawing from her own lived experience of mental health and wellbeing challenges and LGBTIQA+ identity.

The Meritorious Awards celebrate the unsung heroes of the profession – those whose dedication, often outside formal roles, strengthens our communities and the future of .

Read more. [Link in comments]

Congratulations to Dr Cate McHugh, recipient of the 2025 Early Research Career Grant, for her project Growing Minds Feel...
02/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr Cate McHugh, recipient of the 2025 Early Research Career Grant, for her project Growing Minds Feeling Good – Youth, supporting young people taking psychotropic medication.

“We know lifestyle interventions work - the challenge is getting them to the young people who need them most, in a format that fits their lives and in a language they can engage with.”

Read more about Dr McHugh’s research project. [Link in comments]

A day in the life of Dr Yoon Kwon Choi, Stage 3 Psychiatry Advanced Trainee at Mater Hospital, Queensland. Dr Choi share...
01/06/2026

A day in the life of Dr Yoon Kwon Choi, Stage 3 Psychiatry Advanced Trainee at Mater Hospital, Queensland.

Dr Choi shares how he looks after his wellbeing and maintains balance outside of work. From the pre-clinical window to daily handovers, ward rounds, youth outreach reviews and supervision.

“Ward rounds are where the good stuff happens. Collaborative, occasionally chaotic, always rewarding. The best clinical insights rarely come from the loudest voice in the room, so I try to make space for nursing, allied health, and families to be properly heard.”

Read more about Dr Yoon Kwon Choi. [Link in comments]

01/06/2026

Meet Dr Georgia Ramsden, Appointed Director (Trainee) on the . 👋

Dr Ramsden is a Stage 3 trainee with training and clinical experience across health systems and communities in both Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. She has also served as Chair of the Bi-national Committee for Trainees, positioning her well to provide thoughtful and informed contributions to Board discussions.

Get to know Georgia in this short video.

Congratulations to Associate Professor Leo Chen, recipient of the RANZCP Foundation’s Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Resear...
29/05/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Leo Chen, recipient of the RANZCP Foundation’s Pat, Toni and Peter Kinsman Research Scholarship for his research project on transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat and support mother-baby bonding.

“We have effective treatments for , but not all are well suited to new mothers, especially during breastfeeding and the critical early window for mother–baby bonding. The TRUST study aims to develop a safer, more acceptable option that supports both mothers and their babies.”

Read more about A/Prof Chen’s research project. [Link in comments]

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