The Chief Psychiatrist welcomes the appointment of Ms Maureen Lewis as Mental Health Commissioner, and acknowledges her wealth of experience in the sector. We look forward to a consultative, collaborative and cooperative working relationship over the next five years during what will be a time of innovation, change and growth for mental health in Western… Continue reading Welcome to the new Mental Health Commissioner

The OCP has now run two Community of Practice sessions focussing on the legal and clinical perspectives of the use of restraint to prevent harm in Emergency Departments and other emergency situations. The recording, notes and Q&A from the session held on 30 March 2023, run jointly with Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department, are available… Continue reading Restraint in the Emergency Setting: Clinical and Legal Perspectives

The Chief Psychiatrist’s Community of Practice commenced for 2023 with the first session on 2 February – Developing an Aboriginal culturally secure service – how Aboriginal referrals went up 40%. If you missed presentation and discussion hosted by the Aboriginal Mental Health Team at the Midwest Mental Health and Community Alcohol and Drug Service, access the… Continue reading Chief Psychiatrist’s Community of Practice in 2023

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has recently updated and released the Professional Practice Guideline: Treating Hepatitis C. This is intended to help psychiatrists facilitate care for people living with mental illness who are also living with or at risk of hepatitis C. Psychiatrists have a vital role in working towards elimination of… Continue reading Release of RANZCP Hepatitis C Professional Practice Guideline