Psych Matters

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Michael Gardner, Associate Professor Robert Selzer and Dr Phoebe Gao discuss approaching the Critical Essay Question (CEQ). The CEQ examination assesses candidates’ ability to evaluate and critically appraise a proposition relevant to psychiatry, apply an evidence-based analysis and demonstrate a capacity for balanced reasoning. Topic suggestion: If you have a...

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 Fe...

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...

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 Be...

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 – Univers...

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...

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 so...

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 con...

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. Topic suggestion: If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranz...

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...

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 servic...

This episode of Psych Matters is the second of three looking at perinatal mental illness. In this episode, Professor Anne Buist is joined by Professor Megan Galbally, Dr Adaobi Udechuku and Dr Rebecca Hill to discuss the latest research on perinatal mental illness and management challenges including medication for pregnant and lactating women. References: Burger, H;  Verbeek, T; Aris-Meijer, J et...

This is episode of Psych Matters is one of three looking at perinatal mental illness. Depression and anxiety are common following having a baby and can for some women be the start of chronic illness, which has implications not just for her but for her family. Professor Anne Buist (Vic)  leads a discussion with Professor Megan Galbally(WA) and Associate Professor Anne Sved-Williams(SA) on perinatal...

Peer Review Groups provide a setting for psychiatrists and other members to present and discuss work conducted in a professional capacity, and to undertake continuing learning and professional development from the presentation of work experiences and issues.  In this episode of Psych Matters. Professor Richard Harvey leads a discussion on How to run a Peer Review Group. His guests for this discuss...

Supervision is an essential and mandatory component for psychiatry  training and is no less important during these times of COVID. Trainees and supervisors face challenges to engage and participate in supervision due to disruptions in the workplace,  redeployment, social distancing and other factors.  In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Stephen Parker discusses Making the Most of Supervision Duri...

In this episode of Psych Matters, Professor Richard Harvey discusses the topic of clinical audits. His guests for this discussion are Dr Wayne de Beer and Dr Simon Byrne. Topic suggestion: If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.org Disclaimer: This podc...

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Shane Gill discusses conducting the Psychotherapy Written Case by video conference, which is especially relevant during COVID-19. His guests for this discussion are Dr Cathy Ludbrook and Dr Nabil Chherawala. Topic suggestion: If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please cont...

In this episode of Psych Matters, Dr Andrew Amos discusses training during COVID-19. His guests for this discussion are Dr Greg Spencer and Dr Gopika Asokan. Topic suggestion: If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.org Disclaimer: This podcast is provid...

Associate Professor John Allan introduces the Psych Matters podcast from The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Psych Matters is a series of discussions on training and practice issues facing trainees and Fellows of the College. Topic suggestion: If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we’d love to hear from you. Ple...