Clinical guidelines & publications library

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines

ADHD, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.

Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Policy Statement 2024

Workforce

RANZCP Tu Te Akaaka Roa New Zealand office submission on the Budget Policy Statement 2024.

Implementation of Puretumu Torowhānui Lake Alice Redress Scheme

Historical practices

RANZCP letter to the NZ Government supporting the planned Redress Scheme for the survivors of Lake Alice. PDF Submission

Upper House Inquiry into Mental Health Services in NSW

Health service standards

The RANZCP submission to the upper house inquiry into mental health services in New South Wales. PDF Submission

The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees

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.

RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission

The RANZCP NSW 2024-25 pre-budget submission.

The mental health of veterans and defence force service members

Ethics, Military and veterans, Professionalism

The position statement outlines the necessary action to improve mental health outcomes for current defence force service members and veterans.

Off-label prescribing in psychiatry

Ethics, Off-label prescribing, Professionalism

The Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has developed this
guidance to provide advice to psychiatrists who may be considering the use of medications ‘off label’, with a key focus on risk identification and justification. PDF Clinical guideline

The role of psychiatrists in working with Trans and Gender Diverse people

LGBTIQ+

This statement outlines the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) position in working with Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) people in Australia and New Zealand and the role of psychiatrists in responding to their mental health needs.

E-cigarettes and vaporisers

Professionalism, Smoking cessation

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) recognises nicotine vaping products (NVPs) as a harm minimisation tool where pharmacotherapies and/or behavioural interventions have been unsuccessful, such as for those with a mental health condition.

Proposal for new Specialty Medical Assessment Tribunal (SMAT) for psychiatry

Medico-legal

RANZCP submission to the Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Services on Proposal for new Specialty Medical Assessment Tribunal (SMAT) for psychiatry. PDF Submission

Proposed new entity to promote the wellbeing of Defence members and veterans

Military and veterans

RANZCP submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide on Proposed new entity to promote the wellbeing of Defence members and veterans.

hereco RANZCP Clinical Practice Guidelines Evaluation

Professionalism

The RANZCP commissioned Health Research Consulting (hereco) to develop this report outlining options for supporting high quality clinical practice guideline development for psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. PDF Report

Clinical Governance Framework: Collaborating for Quality

Mental health legislation

RANZCP submission to Te Tāhū Hauora | Health Quality & Safety Commission on Clinical Governance Framework: Collaborating for Quality

Benefits of e-mental health treatments and interventions

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.

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

Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19

COVID-19

RANZCP submission to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19

Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill

Forensic

RANZCP submission to the New Zealand Parliament | Pāremata Aotearoa on Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill PDF Submission

Lone actor grievance fuelled violence and the role of the psychiatrist

Forensic, Medico-legal

Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding

Mental health legislation

Correspondence to RANZCP from Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding. PDF Submission