Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Early Years Strategy Discussion Paper Consultation
Children & adolescents
Submission to the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2023
- Published in Australia
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Royal Commission: Preventing sexual abuse of children in out of home care
Children & adolescents
RANZCP submission to the Royal Commission: Preventing sexual abuse of
children in out of home careSubmission- Last updated: Sep 2013
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people
Children & adolescents
RANZCP submission to the National Office for Child Safety on the Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people: National principles and key
terminologySubmission- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Interim Response to the Review of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in SA
Children & adolescents
The Official Interim Response to the Review of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in South Australia
Report- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in South Australia
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South Australian CAMHS Review
Children & adolescents
Information regarding the South Australian Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Review in 2023
Report- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in South Australia
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Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees
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This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.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- Rescinded
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The prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
This position statement has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #63
- Rescinded
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Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Informing psychiatrists, the medical profession and other health professionals, service providers, governments, and the Australian and New Zealand communities about child and adolescent psychiatry workforce. PDF Report
Report- Last updated: Jun 2019
- Published in Australia
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The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, Professionalism
Position Statement 64: The role of psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2010
- Published in Australia
- PS #64
- Rescinded
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Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System
Children & adolescents, Social justice
RANZCP Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Reference Committee regarding the Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in Australia
- 11AUS
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Children of parents with mental illness
Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism
Evidence-based interventions and preventative steps can be taken to support parents with mental illness, reduce risks to children and enhance their resilience.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #56
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The impact of media and digital technology on children and adolescents
Children & adolescents, E-mental health, Professionalism
This position statement seeks to identify the many positive benefits of media and digital technology for children and adolescents, but also recognises areas of concern.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2018
- Published in Australia
- PS #72
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The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care
Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Children in care or at risk of entering care experience high rates of developmental and mental health problems, and therefore warrant special attention and priority access to multi-disciplinary mental health care that is competent in meeting their complex care needs.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2021
- Published in Australia
- PS #59
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Children with conduct disorder
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism
Broad principles to guide governments, agencies, and services in meeting the mental health care needs of children with conduct disorder.
Position statement- Last updated: Dec 2022
- Published in Australia
- PS #111
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Use of antidepressant medications in children and adolescents
Addressing health inequity, Antidepressants, Children & adolescents
This statement is addressed to prescribers, especially general practitioners, and is
intended to provide clinical guidance on the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs) when treating children and adolescents. PDF Clinical guidelineClinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2005
- Published in Australia
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Psychotropic medication use in children and adolescents
Antidepressants, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Before utilising psychotropic medication in children and adolescents, the RANZCP recommends that these guidelines be followed. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2015
- Published in Australia
- PPG #7
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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
Report- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in Australia
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The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist
Addressing health inequity, Children & adolescents, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance about the role of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and how they can best meet the mental health needs of young people and their families. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Nov 2018
- Published in Australia
- PPG #15
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Child sexual abuse
Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism, Trauma
Treatment by trained professionals minimises the initial effects and long-term consequences of child sexual abuse.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #51