The Chief Psychiatrist advises that from Tuesday 14 July 2020, the Clinical Helpdesk will be closed until we are able staff it consistently. During this period, we advise that Clinical…
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Chief Psychiatrist’s Activities and COVID-19 Response – Updated 23/12/2020
17 Mar 2020
COVID-19 Mental Health Directives and Guides Management of acute behavioural disturbance in COVID-19 (Department of Health) This guideline addresses the safe care and management of consumerspresenting with psychological distress and…
Review of the Mental Health Act 2014
22 Dec 2021
The Mental Health Commission is reviewing the Mental Health Act 2014 and wants to hear from people who: Have received treatment under the Act; Have supported someone who received treatment…
2021 Private Psychiatric Hostels Snapshot Now Available
25 Nov 2021
The Chief Psychiatrist has reviewed the data collected for the 2021 Private Psychiatric Hostels Snapshot and a report is now available. Chief Psychiatrist’s Private Psychiatric Hostels Snapshot 2021 The Chief…
COVID-19 Vaccination in Community Mental Health Services Forum – Info & FAQs
10 Nov 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination in Community Mental Health Services Forum The Chief Psychiatrist and Deputy Chief Psychiatrist hosted a forum on Tuesday 9 November 2021 to showcase the learnings from the COVID-19…
COVID-19 Forum for Mental Health Services 09/11/2021
3 Nov 2021
You are invited to an online forum showcasing the learnings from the COVID-19 vaccination clinics held at the Osborne Park Community Mental Health Service. This session will provide tips to…
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: 2020-2021 Financial Year, and Trends 2016-2021
22 Oct 2021
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to working towards the elimination of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). In order to promote transparency in the use of restrictive…
Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2020-21
22 Sep 2021
The Chief Psychiatrist’s Annual Report 2020-21 has been tabled in WA Parliament. The 2020-21 financial year has been a busy and effective one for the Chief Psychiatrist and his staff,…
Best Practice Guideline for Transfer of Care for Mental Health Patients Moving Between States and Territories
1 Jul 2021
The Best Practice Guideline for Transfer of Care for Mental Health Patients Moving Between States and Territories is now available. This non-mandatory best practice guideline is applicable to all Health…
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: Quarters 1&2, 2020-2021 Financial Year
12 Apr 2021
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing working towards the elimination of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). In order to promote transparency in the use of…
WA Historical Seclusion and Restraint Data
11 Mar 2021
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing working towards the elimination of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). In order to promote transparency in the use of…
Chief Mental Health Advocate
8 Mar 2021
The Chief Mental Health Advocate, Ms Debora Colvin, stepped down from that role last Friday after a distinguished 13 years in the role. She has forged an Advocacy Service with…