Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP)’s Post

The College Medal of Honour, is the College's highest and most prestigious #RANZCPaward, is presented for distinguished and meritorious service to the College. 🏅🎉 The award is presented to a #RANZCPFellow for a minimum of ten years' active service in organizational and/or administrative areas. Nominate a deserving colleague now: https://ow.ly/2gZw50TnOje

It's been an incredible day at the #RANZCP2024 New Zealand Conference in Wellington! We were fortunate to hear from Professor Jonathan Meyer, the RANZCP NZ Travelling Scholar, who shared three key insights on first-episode schizophrenia, plus valuable sessions covering diverse topics on Te Ao #Māori, private practice in Aotearoa, #ADHD, and innovations in #psychiatricservices. Hiran Thabrew Elizabeth Moore Astha Tomar Sharon McGowan AM Dr Ava Carter

“#Veterans and their families fought hard for The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. They’d had enough and knew something needed to change. As a #psychiatrist who works with veterans, I shared their frustration and anguish”. RANZCP spokesperson on veteran mental health care, Dr. Alexander YC Lim has emphasised the need for a new independent body to oversee the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. “We must expand access to mental health care, but we also need to ensure services are trained in how to provide culturally safe care to this unique group”. Read the full article [Log in required] https://lnkd.in/g2etFFvY 

Hon Matt Doocey MP, Minister for Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, delivered a keynote presentation at the New Zealand Conference in Wellington this morning. He highlighted the government's efforts to expand the mental health workforce and enhance clinical services, ensuring that all New Zealanders have access to timely, person-centred mental health care.   We’re grateful for Minister Doocey for taking the time to answer audience questions and engage with our College Board members after his insightful presentation. Elizabeth Moore Sharon McGowan AM Hiran Thabrew Astha Tomar

We’re pleased to have Prof Perminder Sachdev presenting at the International Neuropsychiatry Conference in Melbourne, Australia from 27-29 October 2024. Prof Sachdev is presenting on INA Lishman Oration - The neuropsychiatric challenge of covert cerebrovascular disease. Read the program and register now! https://lnkd.in/g7yRdU7d

The #RANZCP2024 New Zealand conference is officially underway in Wellington! The conference began with a formal pōwhiri, before co-convenors Prof Susanna Every-Palmer and Dr Ryan Barber welcomed delegates. We’re excited for a day filled with insightful presentations and engaging discussions on a wide range of topics.

The Australian National Suicide Prevention Office are hosting a webinar on 19 September from 10-11 am AEST to provide an overview of the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and the suicide prevention reform guidance it provides to governments, services and communities. Register now: https://ow.ly/yq6p50ToO9w

This week from Monday 16 September to Sunday 22 September is Dementia Action Week 2024 and this year’s theme is “Act Now for a Dementia-Friendly Future.” We’re encouraging everyone to learn more about #dementia and how you can help shape our communities.   Tune into the #PsychMatters episode with old age psychiatrists, A/Prof Samantha Loi and A/Prof Steve Macfarlane, who discuss ‘Young onset dementias’, including frontal lobe dementias. They discuss the challenges in diagnosing dementia in younger people, investigations including neuroimaging and cognitive testing and potential red flags that might lead the general #psychiatrist to consider a #dementiadiagnosis when reviewing middle-aged adults with psychiatric symptoms and conditions.   Listen now 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gY4ca3_E