Psych Matters

In this episode of Psych Matters, Associate Professor Stephen Parker, Dr Catherine Maud, Dr Karen Freier and Dr Roth Trisno share their own personal insights and opinions on how to prepare for Modified Essay Questions exam and are not necessarily the views of the Committee for examinations and the College.

The Essay-style exam is a summative assessment and a Fellowship requirement of the RANZCP Fellowship Program.
It is set at the standard expected at the end of Stage 3 and assesses the application of knowledge and the capacity for critical thinking.

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This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Psych Matters, Professor Gin Malhi and his guests discuss. The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders. This discussion is the 3rd in the series and focusses on Management of Bipolar Disorder.

Speakers:
Professor Gin Malhi – University of Sydney
Doctoral Researcher Erica Bell – University of Sydney
Associate Professor Darryl Bassett – University of Western Australia
Professor Greg Murray – Swinburne University of Technology
Professor Richard Porter – University of Otago
Associate Professor Ajeet Singh – Deakin University
Professor Malcolm Hopwood – University of Melbourne

The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
The guidelines provide up-to-date guidance regarding the management of mood disorders that is informed by evidence and clinical experience. The guidelines are intended for clinical use by psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians and others with an interest in mental health care. The guidelines were developed by the Mood disorders committee: Gin S Malhi (Chair), Erica Bell, Darryl Bassett, Philip Boyce, Richard Bryant, Philip Hazell, Malcolm Hopwood, Bill Lyndon, Roger Mulder, Richard Porter, Ajeet B Singh and Greg Murray.

Resources:
The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice/mood-disorders-cpg-and-associated-resources

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This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Psych Matters, Professor Gin Malhi and his guests  discuss The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders. This discussion is the 2nd in the series and focusses on  Management of Major Depressive Disorder and Treatment Non-Response

Speakers:
Professor Gin Malhi – University of Sydney
Doctoral Researcher Erica Bell – University of Sydney
Professor Greg Murray – Swinburne University of Technology
Professor Phil Boyce – University of Sydney
Professor Phil Hazell – University of Sydney
Professor Malcolm Hopwood – University of Melbourne


The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
The  guidelines provide up-to-date guidance regarding the management of mood disorders that is informed by evidence and clinical experience. The guidelines are intended for clinical use by psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians and others with an interest in mental health care. The guidelines were developed by the Mood disorders committee: Gin S Malhi (Chair), Erica Bell, Darryl Bassett, Philip Boyce, Richard Bryant, Philip Hazell, Malcolm Hopwood, Bill Lyndon, Roger Mulder, Richard Porter, Ajeet B Singh and Greg Murray.

Resources:
The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice/mood-disorders-cpg-and-associated-resources

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Psych Matters, Professor Gin Malhi and his guests  discuss The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders. This discussion is the 1st in the series and focusses on  Classification, Diagnosis, Assessment and Formulation.

Speakers:
Professor Gin Malhi – University of Sydney
Doctoral Researcher Erica Bell – University of Sydney
Professor Greg Murray – Swinburne University of Technology
Professor Phil Boyce – University of Sydney
Professor Roger Mulder – University of Otago, Christchurch
Professor Richard Porter - University of Otago, Christchurch

The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
The  guidelines provide up-to-date guidance regarding the management of mood disorders that is informed by evidence and clinical experience. The guidelines are intended for clinical use by psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians and others with an interest in mental health care. The guidelines were developed by the Mood disorders committee: Gin S Malhi (Chair), Erica Bell, Darryl Bassett, Philip Boyce, Richard Bryant, Philip Hazell, Malcolm Hopwood, Bill Lyndon, Roger Mulder, Richard Porter, Ajeet B Singh and Greg Murray.

Resources:
The 2020 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders
https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-education/guidelines-and-resources-for-practice/mood-disorders-cpg-and-associated-resources

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

Over the last few election cycles the RANZCP Board and its Presidents have pursued a conscious strategy of increasing efforts to communicate clear priorities to members and encouraging feedback on those priorities and other important issues. The COVID pandemic prevented delivery of the Presidential address as a centrepiece of the annual college congress, leading President John Allan to deliver an address at the virtual AGM in June. The address acknowledged the ongoing effects of the pandemic and the significant social disruption, but also highlighted the strong position of the RANZCP due to these years of strategic consolidation and the strong collaboration between staff and members.

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Andrew Amos interviews Associate Professor John Allan about the Board's unchanged ambition to promote the health and welfare of the psychiatric community in Australasia.

Associate Professor John Allan is the current President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). His term as President began in May 2019 and will conclude in May 2021.
https://www.ranzcp.org/about-us/about-the-college/board/associate-professor-john-allan

References:

Australasian Psychiatry podcast with Professor Ernest Hunter
https://journals.sagepub.com/page/apy/podcasts

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

Borderline personality disorder is a very important area where there is not only a lot of distress but also a loss of quality of life and shortening of life.
In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Nick Bendit joins experienced clinicians Associate Professor Sathya Rao and Associate Professor Josephine Beatson to discuss the nuts and bolts of working with the patient with BPD and to try to explode some of the myths.

References:
Half in Love with Death: Managing the Chronically Suicidal Patient (2007)
https://www.bookdepository.com/Half-Love-With-Death-Joel-Paris/9780805860818

Spectrum, Personality Disorder Service for Victoria
https://www.spectrumbpd.com.au/

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Psych Matters Dr Andrew Amos and his guests Dr Kathryn Turner and Dr Jessica Henry discuss how health services can approach suicide prevention, and support of health staff who care for people at risk of suicide.

No individual cases are mentioned, but some listeners may find the topic confronting.

If you are worried about your own or others' wellbeing you can find crisis contacts on the RANZCP'S "Your Health in Mind" website.

https://www.yourhealthinmind.org/get-help/first-steps-to-get-help

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Psych Matters Dr Andrew Amos discusses the topic of The Role of Psychiatry in Treating Hepatitis C. His guests for this discussion are Dr Shalini Arunogiri and Dr Andrew Beckwith.

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

Planning for Continuing Professional Development by developing a Professional Development Plan allows for consideration of the many facets of the practice of psychiatry and how each element may be enhanced through Continuing Professional Development. Learning  activities may be planned with the aim of enhancing strengths, addressing issues, and to take advantage of opportunities for improvement in all aspects of practice. 
In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Andrew Amos leads a discussion on How to develop a Professional Development Plan. 

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.

This episode of Psych Matters is the last of three episodes looking at perinatal and infant mental health.
In this episode, Professor Anne Buist is joined by Dr Nick Kowalenko and Dr Matthew Roberts to discuss fathers during the perinatal period, their mental health challenges and the effects on the infant.

References:
SMS4dads provides new fathers with information and connections to online services through their mobile phones.
www.sms4dads.com

Children of parents with mental illness - RANZCP Position Statement 56 - March 2016
https://www.ranzcp.org/news-policy/policy-and-advocacy/position-statements/children-of-parents-with-mental-illness

Let’s Talk about children - Approach (3 pages)
https://d35y27n9vd273n.cloudfront.net/UjhwrIj7mqfaHdgEAHH4lGIloeGU0zB8plfbjnz2.pdf

Let’s Talk about infants and toddlers conversation log (0-2 years) – (4 pages)
https://d35y27n9vd273n.cloudfront.net/xQWHSesIQThVTUfT0Dvr6cFxWSeiesMp7dauissx.pdf

Children’s Wellbeing link with Paternal MH
https://theconversation.com/childrens-well-being-goes-hand-in-hand-with-their-dads-mental-health-102347

MJA – Fathers Mental Illness
https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2013/199/3/fathers-mental-illness-implications-clinicians-and-health-services

AIFS paper on Fatherhood and Mental Illness

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.