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  • Cultural safety

    Culturally safe practice

    This position statement advocates for universal cultural safety in mental health systems, services, and care.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #105

  • Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice

    The RANZCP calls for reform of the Australian Constitution to support the mental health and human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #68

  • Recognising the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

    Culturally safe practice, Māori

    This position statement aims to describe Te Tiriti within the context of improving hauora Māori (Māori health) and steps the RANZCP is taking to meet its responsibilities under Te Tiriti.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Feb 2022
    • Published in New Zealand
    • PS #107

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Workforce

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers bring valuable skills and knowledge to the practice of psychiatry.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Aug 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #50

  • Acknowledging and learning from past mental health practices

    Culturally safe practice, Historical practices, Professionalism

    In the past, some psychiatric treatments were provided without an evidence base. Certain treatments were ineffective, harmful or distressing to patients.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #84

  • Acknowledging the Stolen generations

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    The forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families continues to affect the health and social wellbeing of communities and families.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Dec 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS#42

  • Addressing the mental health impacts of natural disasters and climate change-related weather events

    Culturally safe practice, Natural disasters & emergencies, Professionalism

    Natural disasters and weather events can lead to a wide range of health effects, including mental health problems. Psychiatrists have important roles in disaster planning and response.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jan 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #35

  • Apology for the role played by psychiatrists in the Stolen Generations

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Professionalism

    The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists apologises to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our failure as a group of doctors and psychiatrists to act early and effectively to prevent and reverse the disastrous practices of the Stolen Generations.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Apr 1999
    • Published in Australia

  • 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.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Oct 2023
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #98

  • 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

  • Diagnostic manuals

    Culturally safe practice, Diagnostic manuals, Ethics, Professionalism

    Diagnostic manuals allow clinicians, teachers and researchers to ensure consistency in diagnosis. However, the complexity of patients’ presentations often do not fit neatly into diagnostic categories.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2022
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #77

  • Involuntary mental health treatment in custody

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Seclusion and restraint

    Involuntary mental health treatment in custodial settings compromises clinical care, encourages inappropriate management of prisoners, and breaches human rights.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2017
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #93

  • Pacific Mental Health in Aotearoa New Zealand

    Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Families, whānau & carers, Professionalism

    The position statement identifies RANZCP’s commitment to improving Pacific mental health and providing effective health care that meets the specific cultural needs of Pacific populations.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Jul 2022
    • Published in Aotearoa NZ
    • PS #108

  • Partnering with people with lived experience

    Asylum seekers and refugees, Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    This position statement has been co-produced by those with lived experience of a mental health condition and psychiatrists.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Sep 2021
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #62

  • The contribution to practice made by psychiatrists who have a personal experience of mental illness

    Collaborative care, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    Many people, including doctors and other health professionals, experience mental health problems at some point in their lives. The RANZCP acknowledges the contribution of psychiatrists with personal experience of mental illness.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2016
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #85

  • Trauma-informed practice

    Culturally safe practice, Professionalism, Trauma

    Trauma-informed practice is an evolving concept which emphasises that trauma is a possibility in the lives of all individuals and communities.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: Nov 2020
    • Published in Australia
    • PS #100

  • Whānau Ora

    Culturally safe practice, Māori, Professionalism

    This statement affirms and strengthens the RANZCP's commitment to He Whakaputanga (Declaration of Independence) and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) principles of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination), Māori health equity and meeting the needs of tangata whaiora.

    Position statement
    • Last updated: May 2021
    • Published in New Zealand
    • PS #104

  • 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

  • Principles & guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Addressing health inequity, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    PDF Ethics and conduct

    Ethics and conduct
    • Last updated: Jul 2014
    • Published in Australia
    • EG #11

  • Alcohol policy

    Alcohol, Culturally safe practice, Professionalism

    A national public health approach is required to reduce alcohol consumption, addressing drinking culture and increasing the availability and range of treatment services. PDF Report

    Report
    • Last updated: Mar 2016
    • Published in Australia