Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)

Tune into the latest episode of the #ThoughtBroadcast on ‘An overview of the peer review process in biomedical sciences’.     Dr Edward Miller, Dr Fiona Wilkes, Dr Michael Weightman and Dr Andrew Amos give an overview of the peer review process in biomedical sciences. They discuss topics such as the history of peer review, different types of peer review offered by different journals, strengths and weaknesses of the peer review process, and provide helpful advice for new reviewers.    🎧 https://lnkd.in/eXNX5iTq 

Have you registered for the RANZCP 2024 VIC Branch conference from 25-27 October 2024? It’s going to be a fantastic weekend In Lorne, Victoria! 🌊 This is an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and update your professional knowledge, whilst experiencing the beautiful beach front location of the Mantra Lorne. Join us and register now: https://lnkd.in/gE__YM4W

In honour of R U OK? Day, the College hosted a Conversation Corner virtual event for all staff. This was a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, explore techniques for starting supportive conversations, and emphasise the importance of regular check-ins for mental well-being. Learn more about the signs and when it's time to ask #RUOK? https://lnkd.in/eBWv_EG

Today is R U OK? Day! It's an important reminder that by having regular, meaningful conversations, it helps to build trust and normalize talking about what’s really going on. We encourage you to ask R U OK? any day of the year because a conversation could change a life. For tips on how to ask someone if they’re okay visit https://lnkd.in/guhQkQG

Help recognise important contributions, promote research and service innovations, and invest in the future of psychiatry by getting involved in the annual #RANZCPawards program 🏆🥇 From now until the end of October, applications for a wide range of College and subspecialty awards, grants and fellowships are open ▶️https://ow.ly/JT0U50TjFL1

The latest episode of #PsychMatters is out now! Tune in to hear Prof Neeraj Gill and Dr Ava Carter discuss ‘the Challenge of Human Rights to Psychiatry and Mental Health Care’. They examine civil and political rights, including involuntary psychiatric treatment and coercive interventions, along with economic, social and cultural rights. The discussion will also cover the application of the UN CRPD in #mentalhealthcare in Australia as well as social determinants to health, social justice and public #mentalhealth. Listen now🎧https://lnkd.in/eKwwzhQh

Professor Beverley Raphael AM FASSA was an inspirational and pioneering psychiatrist who changed many lives and career paths, and uniquely deepened and broadened our field of psychiatry. The #RANZCPFoundation Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant aims to help #RANZCPtrainees and recent Fellows, new to research, reach their full potential. Apply by Monday 16 September 2024. https://ow.ly/yRiv50TjBP3

We’re looking forward to hearing from Professor Angela Vincent who will present on INA Cajal Oration - Antibody-mediated disorders: lessons learnt, career-changing patients, dogmas dispelled and still lots of questions at the International Neuropsychiatry Conference in October from 27-29 October 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Check out the full program and register now: https://lnkd.in/g7yRdU7d #meetinmelbourne #visitmelbourne #visitvictoria Melbourne Convention Bureau

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, with the theme of changing the narrative on suicide. Globally, more than 700,000 people die by suicide each year, making it a major public health challenge. As #psychiatrists, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health care and working to prevent #suicide. Yesterday marked the release of the Final Report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, highlighting the need for improved cultural practices and better access to mental health resources within the Defence community.  The College made a formal submission to the Commission, emphasising the need for improved access to #psychiatriccare for serving members and veterans. We welcome the release of the report and call for an urgent and timely government response. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUPDVk5V 

The RANZCP emphatically supports the calls made for an independent body to oversee the implementation of the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.    RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore said the current system that looks after our military’s mental health and wellbeing is fundamentally broken.  We urge the Commonwealth Government to make a serious commitment to expand #mentalhealthservices as well as improve military cultural competency in health professionals working with #veterans, as recommended by the Commission.  “This report marks a critical step toward addressing the systemic failures that have left many of our veterans without support for decades” said President, Dr Elizabeth Moore. Read the #RANZCPmedia release: https://lnkd.in/gRVqqP2x