Monthly Archives: October 2020

Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2019-2020

14Oct2020

The Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2019-20 has been tabled in WA Parliament.

‘Ensuring Safe and High Quality Mental Health Care’
Annual Report of the Chief Psychiatrist of Western Australia
01 July 2019 – 30 June 2020

It highlights the dedicated work of the staff of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, and very clearly demonstrates the value of the role of the Chief Psychiatrist to the Western Australian community.

The report contains critically important messages for services and system planners.

If you would like to provide feedback about the Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2020, please follow this link – Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2020 Feedback

The Chief Psychiatrist’s message for Mental Health Week

13Oct2020

During Mental Health Week 2020, it is important we take time to think about, and respect, inherent dignity and humanity when considering severe and enduring mental illness: the humanity of those individuals who are living with severe mental illness, the humanity of those in the community who give so much to support individuals with mental illness, and the humanity of those clinicians and staff who devote their lives to reducing suffering.