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 07/07/2020
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…
Management of acute behavioural disturbance in COVID-19
7 Jul 2020
The WA Department of Health has published a clinical guideline on the management of acute behavioural disturbance in COVID-19. This guideline addresses the safe care and management of consumerspresenting with…
Mental Health Act 2014 FAQ: Segregation of children from adult inpatients (MHA s.303)
25 Jun 2020
Mental Health Act 2014 (MHA) Frequently Asked Questions Since the MHA 2014 came into effect in 2015, a range of new mental services have been developed, including inpatient services catering…
AHPRA’s Telehealth Guide for Practitioners
10 Jun 2020
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has released a Telehealth Guide for Practitioners. This guide outlines AHPRA’s expectations of how registered health practitioners will use telehealth in the context…
Authorisation of Mental Health Units under the Mental Health Act 2014 during the COVID-19 Pandemic
22 Apr 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Psychiatrist has provided the following information in regards to Authorisation of Mental Health Units during the pandemic.
Update from the Chief Psychiatrist – 20/04/2020
20 Apr 2020
As Chief Psychiatrist, I am acutely aware of the incredible work being done across mental health services during this vexing interval. The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has meant…
Updated Communique: COVID-19 Alert: Mental Health Infection Control Directions
14 Apr 2020
WA’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Robyn Lawrence, issued a formal Direction under the Public Health Act 2016 specifically dealing with mental health infection control which came into effect on…
Approved Electroconvulsive Therapy Sites: COVID-19 Response
6 Apr 2020
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Psychiatrist has provided the following information to Approved ECT Services.
WA Seclusion and Restraint Data: Quarters 1&2 2019-2020
26 Mar 2020
The Chief Psychiatrist is committed to reducing the rate of restrictive practices, seclusion and restraint, in Western Australia (WA). In order to promote transparency in the use of restrictive practices…