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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

  • 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 care

    Submission
    • Last updated: Sep 2013
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • 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
    terminology

    Submission
    • Last updated: Oct 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • Current

  • 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    This position statement has been rescinded pending review.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    • Rescinded

  • 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psychiatrists in the prevention and early intervention of mental illness in infants, children and adolescents has been rescinded pending review.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    • Rescinded

  • Mental health needs of child asylum seekers and refugees

    Addressing health inequities, 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    This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.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    • Rescinded

  • 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

  • Children with conduct disorder

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • Use of antidepressant medications in children and adolescents

    Addressing health inequities, 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 guideline

    Clinical guideline
    • Last updated: Mar 2005
    • Published in Australia

  • 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

  • Building mental health and wellbeing in Australia and New Zealand through early support for infants, children and their families

    Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Child and adolescent psychiatry: meeting future workforce needs

    Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • Children of parents with mental illness

    Addressing health inequities, 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

  • 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

  • The mental health needs of children in care or at risk of entering care

    Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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

  • The role of the child and adolescent psychiatrist

    Addressing health inequities, Children & adolescents, Culturally safe practice, 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