Around two-thirds of NSW public psychiatrists are resigning over pay disputes and systemic challenges, raising concerns about the future of mental health care in the state.

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Psychiatrist who left NSW reflects on system 'in crisis'

With roughly two-thirds of psychiatrists in NSW's public sector set to resign over working conditions, one worker who left last year stressed the importance of reform.

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The mass resignation of public psychiatrists in NSW is expected to hugely impact the state's mental health sector and advocates fear beds will have to close.

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Fears for new mums after mass psychiatrist resignation

The Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) has urged the federal government to lift the 10-year moratorium on overseas-trained psychiatrists to address the worsening mental health crisis.
This call follows the resignation of 205 public system psychiatrists in New South Wales (NSW) after the state government refused their demand for a 25 percent salary increase.
The APHA argues that lifting restrictions would allow overseas-trained psych…

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Peak Industry Body Calls for Overseas Psychiatrists to Ease Crisis

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Western Australia

The resignations in New South Wales come in response to what psychiatrists call years of staff shortages and underresourcing.

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Australian Public Psychiatrists Resign En Masse

Mass resignations from NSW psychiatrists signal potential exodus. Health system at breaking point amid pay disputes affecting patient care.

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'Frightening': NSW's crumbling health system could face more resignations

Mental Health Crisis Deepens as⁤ Experienced Psychiatrist Warns of NSW System ⁢Collapse Sydney,Australia – A former… The post NSW Psychiatrist Warns Public Mental Health System on Brink of Collapse appeared first on TIme News.

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NSW Psychiatrist Warns Public Mental Health System on Brink of Collapse

The resignation of 205 NSW psychiatrists has further strained mental health services. 
The Australian Private Hospitals Association (APHA) has urged the federal government to lift the 10-year moratorium on overseas-trained psychiatrists to address the worsening mental health crisis. This call follows the resignation of 205 public system psychiatrists in New South Wales (NSW) after the state government refused their demand for a 25 percent salary…

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New mothers experiencing mental distress may have to be treated in general psychiatric units separated from their babies as a mass resignation of public sector psychiatrists impacts the entire system. About 200 public hospital psychiatrists are poised to resign from NSW Health, while there are already 140 long-term vacancies in the state system. The dispute will go before the Industrial Relations Commission on Tuesday after the Minns government …

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By MAEVE BANNISTER AND NEVE BRISSENDEN FOR MONKEY Published: 12:05 GMT, January 21, 2025 | Updated: 12:18 GMT, January 21, 2025 
Hospitals are closed and hospitals are bracing for a worsening mental health crisis in NSW as layoffs of public psychiatrists begin to trickle in. Nearly two-thirds of psychiatrists in public hospitals are on the verge of resigning from NSW Health over a pay dispute in a state system that already has 140 long-term vaca…

Mass Resignation of NSW Psychiatrists Signals Public Mental Health Crisis

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