The Chief Psychiatrist is pleased to present an update to the Chief Psychiatrist’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) resource. This resource will continue to be updated, and further FAQs added over…
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of our State and its waters. We pay our respects to Elders who were, who are and who will be and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples seeing this message.
We acknowledge the individual and collective expertise of those with a living or lived experience of mental health, alcohol and other drug issues. We recognise their vital contribution at all levels, and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for all.
We are committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health and mental health services.
About the Chief Psychiatrist
The Chief Psychiatrist is an independent statutory officer who holds powers and duties as prescribed by the Mental Health Act 2014. The powers invested in the Chief Psychiatrist impose a governance responsibility over any Mental Health Service and other specified agencies that seek to influence the delivery of mental health treatment and care to the Western Australian Community.
Find more information in the ‘About’ section above.