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25.01.2022 PIF Q&A on psychiatry training and careers

25.01.2022 "'It's a stressful time, and we are in the very unique position of helping people to manage their stressors around something we are simultaneously experiencing", says Dr Skye Kinder, a registrar psychiatrist at a large public hospital. "One of the positives I've seen in the pandemic is at least at the junior level there's a lot of collegiality and looking out for peers and colleagues in the health sector, and a lot of open and frank discussion around the psychological impacts... ... Increasing opportunities to find resources is really important."' The Black Dog Institute has developed The Essential Network (or TEN) app to provide healthcare workers easy access to evidence-based mental health resources and specialists. Get the app https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/ten/ Read the article

24.01.2022 Registrations to attend Keeping ourselves well: An interactive wellbeing conversation close on Tuesday. We look forward to you joining the discussion! Register here www.ranzcp.org/2020pif2a

24.01.2022 'We dont need to pretend like everything is normal, because its not. We dont need to act like everything is okay, because its not. Our conversations seem to have shifted to be more real, and perhaps more open and vulnerable. As a psychiatrist, this makes me hopeful that we can finally normalize what it means to struggle with our mental health, because really, most of us are in some way or another.' Stigma and shame are big reasons people dont seek mental health. A psychiatrist offers some tips to help normalise mental health conversations in the article below. 'It is completely normal to struggle with our mental health, to ask for help, and to get treatment when we need it. Its about time we all say so out loud.'

23.01.2022 The final webinar of the RANZCP Member Education E-Sessions is now available to watch on-demand. 'Thinking differently: re-framing family violence responsiveness in the mental health and addictions health care context' is presented by Dr Jackie Short. Watch the webinar https://www.ranzcp.org/practice-edu/presentations/webinars... *RANZCP / PIF member login required* See more

22.01.2022 We've all been affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways and to varying degrees. The RANZCP supports the #GettingThroughThisTogether campaign which provides simple and practical tips to support Australians mental wellbeing. Click through the link below for more tips and info about this new campaign

22.01.2022 Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut and Ask R U OK? If you've noticed a change, no matter how small, it's time to ask "R U OK?" Watch the video below and head to https://www.ruok.org.au/signs to learn about the signs to look out for this R U OK Day.

22.01.2022 'Psychiatry registrar Tahnee Bridson saw a potential mental health crisis brewing in the sector with issues including rising demand, fear of contracting the virus, isolation, and a heightened risk of burnout, and decided to do something about it.' Tahnee collaborated with mentors and colleagues to develop Hand-n-Hand to help healthcare workers connect and support one another during COVID-19. "Unless you join a peer support group of other people who are struggling the same way..., you can feel like you're the only one going through this." Hand-n-Hand co-founder and former RANZCP President Dr Kym Jenkins. Join Hand-n-Hand https://www.facebook.com/groups/HandnHandAU Read the article

21.01.2022 "Im a consultant psychiatrist. I have a job I love, in the specialty I love, and it probably all looks like Ive been living the dream. But it isnt as straightforward as it might look. My career in psychiatry actually started on the other side, as a psychiatric inpatient going through multiple admissions, medications and courses of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)." A psychiatrist shares her inspiring journey through adversity, from patient to doctor

21.01.2022 "Putting someone in compulsory quarantine for 14 days obviously has some risk to it... weve seen things like suicidal thoughts and some recurrence of eating disorders for some people under those kind of stresses." RANZCP President A/Prof John Allan spoke to The Project last week about the mental health concerns of hotel quarantine. Watch the story below

20.01.2022 Could you be burnt out? Know the signs to look out for. For more support and info about keeping yourself well, visit www.ranzcp.org/support

19.01.2022 Sponsorship applications for the RANZCP ACT Branch end of year dinner have been extended and will now close on Monday 28 September. Open to ACT PIF members only. Visit www.ranzcp.org/PIFopp for more info and to apply.

18.01.2022 The RANZCP has welcomed the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report this week and supports key recommendations for reform across the mental health sector. 'Investment in mental health needs to be properly considered and made, as it is clear that the benefits will far outweigh the cost to invest', said RANZCP President, A/Prof John Allan. 'If we as a country, and our governments, are to be serious about a commitment to providing Australians with an efficient, accessible and world-class mental health system, now is the time to come through on that commitment.' Read the RANZCP's response to the report below

18.01.2022 Insightful response from Dr Killian Ashe on Q+A last night about the mental health impacts of the pandemic across all age groups. #QandA Watch the clip below https://twitter.com/QandA/status/1292797841300021250

18.01.2022 'In these challenging times, improving student mental well-being has become a greater priority in order to reduce the known consequences of ongoing psychological distress and minimize any negative effects of the pandemic on mental health. In the medical student literature, effective factors in alleviating stress include resilience training; having social support and emotional resilience; proactively participating in self-care activities such as exercise, good diet and engaging in fulfilling interpersonal relationships; and having personal character traits such as joy, self-efficacy and optimism.' This study assessed the impact, concerns and coping strategies of UWA medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

17.01.2022 Our next PIF Introduction to Psychiatry Short Course will be held live online on October 10! Providing greater insight into careers in psychiatry, its subspecialties and the RANZCP training program, five RANZCP Fellows and trainees will share their experiences and personal stories followed by a live Q&A. Visit the event page for more info and to register.... https://www.facebook.com/events/645745672809689/ Date: Saturday 10 October 2020 Time: 8am AWST / 9.30am ACST / 10am AEST / 10.30am ACDT / 11am AEDT / 1pm NZDT Please note, this course is only open to PIF members. If you arent already a member, check your eligibility and sign up here http://ranzcp.org/pif

16.01.2022 SA PIF members are invited to the 59th Barton Pope Lecture. Prof Harvey Whiteford will be presenting Make it count: Mental health and the Global Burden of Disease studies. When: Monday 12 October, 6.30-8.30pm (ACDT)... Where: Online via Zoom Info and registrations See more

15.01.2022 Former RANZCP President Dr Kym Jenkins will join a panel of experts, including Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nick Coatsworth, to discuss COVID-19 and the impacts on doctors in training. Date: Wednesday 16 September (tomorrow) Time: 4-5pm AEST Join https://publish.viostream.com/app/s-nh3fn3o

15.01.2022 'Not knowing when relief will come makes everything worse. People thus have to accept two unpleasant things at once, namely that their lives are worse and that they don't know when the storm will pass. Not accepting our own limits can lead to anxiety, depression, and shame.' This article highlights three Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills to get through the pandemic: 1) Be in the present moment. 2) Open up to feelings and uncertainty.... 3) Do what matters; focus on your values. See more

15.01.2022 This event is for medical students and doctors to connect and discuss wellbeing experiences and strategies. Join RANZCP trainees Dr Skye Kinder and Dr Tahnee Bridson to connect and share ideas on how to keep ourselves well.

14.01.2022 Don't miss Episode 2 of Addicted Australia tonight on SBS Australia. This four-part documentary series shines a powerful and deeply personal spotlight on Australia’s addiction crisis. Catch up on SBS On Demand. #AddictedSBS #RethinkAddiction

12.01.2022 'There are no excuses any more for failing to come to a consensus on how we can help our health workers keep their mental health strong. The federal Health Minister is targeting zero COVID-19 deaths in health care workers. We, the health professionals, must also target zero deaths from self-harm in those same workers.'

12.01.2022 This study adopted a biopsychosocial approach to studying wellbeing in a group of medical students, focusing on sleep, autonomic and immune mechanisms, as well as mental, social and physical wellbeing, health-related behaviours, and daily functioning. Read the results of the study below (Journal access required)

11.01.2022 "There’s this myth in medicine that there’s this one prototype; this attainable amazing doctor; the perfect, infallible doctor that person doesn’t exist!" Dr Skye Kinder spoke about rejecting common expectations and focusing on what's best for you and your career journey. Watch the clip You can watch the full 'Keeping ourselves well' discussion at... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVNGywLOV0 See more

10.01.2022 Are you attending the AMSA Rural Health Summit 2020 this weekend? Make sure you visit the RANZCP PIF link via the Digital Trade Hall from 3-3.45pm today, where psychiatry trainees Dr Hye-Sang Shin and Dr Michael Keem will host a psychiatry Q&A. Looking forward to seeing you there!

10.01.2022 Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay so why not take time to #StepCloser raise awareness, increase knowledge, debunk myths & stigma, and reach out to someone who may be struggling. Because suicide is preventable.... Need help right now? Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14 Lifeline Aotearoa: Call 0800 LIFELINE (543 354) or Text 'HELP' to 4357 #WSPD #SuicidePrevention

09.01.2022 "We’re the ones that can actually change this culture." Tahnee and Skye discuss the role those in medicine can play in decreasing stigma around mental health and improving the workplace and industry for better wellbeing. Watch the clip from our wellbeing event below, or watch the full conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVNGywLOV0

09.01.2022 COVID-19 is causing high levels of stress for health care professionals and the risk of ongoing mental health consequences. TEN is a mobile app that connects and provides fast, easy, anytime access to evidence-based tools, resources, programs and specialists. Learn more and download the app

08.01.2022 '"Its hard for the general population to admit that they have vulnerabilities, flaws and weaknesses, and I think that can potentially be even more difficult for doctors. Psychiatrist Dr Eli Kotler says doctors personalities often tend towards perfectionism and may therefore struggle to admit to having such issues. Dr Kotler says the first step in seeking help is 'admitting to ourselves' that there is an issue. The next step is speaking to someone about it, whether a good f...riend, spouse or another trusted person.' Learn how to get help here https://www.yourhealthinmind.org/get-help Read the article

08.01.2022 Have you tried mindfulness? In this video, Dr Linda Kader provides an introduction to mindfulness practice for doctors, the evidence behind it and benefit it can bring during stressful and difficult times. Watch the video below

07.01.2022 Did you know the RANZCP's Find a Psychiatrist directory is customisable to help find psychiatrists with expertise in areas such as anxiety disorders, family violence, addiction issues and PTSD? You can even use the filters to find psychiatrists who have experience treating doctors and medical students or offer specialised support to COVID-19 healthcare workers. Visit https://yourhealthinmind.org/find-a-psychiatrist to find a psychiatrist for you or someone you care about.

07.01.2022 '"Isnt it depressing listening to peoples depressing stories all the time?" The intimacy of hearing peoples secret fears, sorrows, and joys is a kind of exposure to "real life" and human connection that often eludes us in our superficial social interactions. Such access to peoples inner worlds is a privilege of being a psychiatrist. It can definitely get "heavy" but usually isnt demoralizing, especially when were there with people as whatever theyre struggling with eventually fades away and they triumph, or even just cope, in the face of adversity.' A psychiatrist explores some common questions asked about the profession

07.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. But there's more to say after "R U OK?" 1. Ask... 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Watch the video below and head to https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to learn more about keeping the conversation going.

07.01.2022 We assisted the Riverina Rural Training Hub with hosting a virtual psychiatry networking and info event this week for medical students and doctors in the NSW Riverina, ACT and beyond. A big thank you to our speakers who shared their interesting stories and insights into psychiatry training and practice in regional areas psychiatry trainees, Dr Sean Hogan, Dr Eddie Bellemore and Dr Adeel Arshad; Director of Training, Dr Anu Kataria; and UNDA Head of Psychiatry, Prof Kay Wilh...elm Thanks to those who attended and submitted questions. We're looking forward to continuing to foster your interest in a career in psychiatry! We encourage other RTHs to consider running psychiatry networking or information events in your region please get in touch to discuss how we might be able to assist.

07.01.2022 If you haven't registered for Thursday's Keeping ourselves well: An interactive wellbeing conversation, today's your last chance! Register here https://www.ranzcp.org/2020pif2a If you're not a PIF member or your PIF application is still being processed, you can still register for the event by selecting 'Create an account to register’ and filling out your details on the event page.... We're looking forward to you joining in the conversation

06.01.2022 We have a winner! Congratulations to Dr Anne Macadam for her 1st-prize winning essay on the topic 'The psychiatrists role in responding to global disasters'! "I'm excited and honoured to have been awarded this prize. I was actually on my psychiatry term this year during the first wave of COVID-19 in NSW and was able to witness first-hand the implications of this current crisis on the mental health of our community." 2nd and 3rd place went to Dr Christopher Lemon and Dr T...ehreem Rawal congrats! This was the first time a PIF Essay Competition was held exclusively for prevocational doctors. Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay. As always, many high-quality entries made it quite competitive! You can read the winning essays and learn more about the comp at www.ranzcp.org/essaycomp. Stay tuned for announcements about the 2020 PIF Essay Comp for medical students later in the year.

05.01.2022 A conversation could change a life. Tomorrow is R U OK Day, encouraging everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out just a good friend and a great listener. ... Learn about signs to look out for, how to ask "R U OK?" and how to keep the conversation going at https://www.ruok.org.au/

04.01.2022 This article outlines the challenges COVID-19 has brought to medical education in psychiatry and highlights eight lessons learnt through flattening the curve of the pandemic impact on psychiatric medical education.

03.01.2022 We're excited to announce that tomorrow's Keeping ourselves well: An interactive wellbeing conversation event will be live streamed through our Facebook page! Missed out on registering? Can't join via Zoom? Not a PIF member? Join the conversation live on Facebook! Thursday 22 October 2020... 3.30-4.15 pm AWST / 5.00-5.45 pm ACST / 5.30-6.15 pm AEST / 6.00-6.45 pm ACDT / 6.30-7.15 pm AEDT / 8.30-9.15 pm NZDT Psychiatry Interest Forum - PIF page See more

02.01.2022 Some tips for doctors to help manage stress. For more support and info about keeping yourself well, visit www.ranzcp.org/support

02.01.2022 The RANZCP is proud to have partnered with Black Dog Institute in the development of TEN The Essential Network. https://bit.ly/3idUFSE Designed by health professionals for health professionals, TEN is a mental health app supporting frontline workers to manage life and work during COVID-19. Learn more and get the app

02.01.2022 "I know how powerful those office visits can be. But I don't want to go out. I don't want to be exposed to this virus; I like that I can do this from home. My therapist, I feel his personality online; that still comes through. He's listening very carefully. He's really present to me." Psychotherapy's shift online during the pandemic has highlighted different benefits and barriers for both psychiatrists and patients, as illustrated in this article

02.01.2022 PIF Sponsorship opportunity: RANZCP Section of Neuropsychiatry virtual conference Medical students and PGY1 and PGY2 doctors are invited to apply for one of six conference sponsorships available to PIF members to attend the 9th Annual Neuropsychiatry and Behavioural Neurology Conference. When: Saturday 21 November 2020... Info / Apply www.ranzcp.org/PIFopp Applications close: Monday 5 October 2020, 9am AEDT See more

01.01.2022 It's ok to not be ok. Mental illness is treatable and there are lots of ways to get help. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one, start here: https://www.yourhealthinmind.org/ge/first-steps-to-get-help... #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #MHW2020

01.01.2022 The RANZCP ACT Branch is pleased to offer two sponsored places for their end of year dinner on Saturday 28 November. Open to current ACT PIF members who are medical students or PGY1 or PGY2 doctors, the sponsorship includes a formal dinner and opportunity to network with local RANZCP Fellows and trainees. Visit www.ranzcp.org/PIFopp for more info and to apply. Applications close 11.59pm AEST Tuesday 22 September.