Psychiatry
Ensuring that people who live with mental illness receive the necessary care and support to lead fulfilling lives through research and ongoing advancements in mental health care.
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry
Professor Christopher Davey
The Department of Psychiatry has a leading role to play in creating the best possible care through research, teaching and clinical translation. We partner with people impacted by mental illness to inform our teaching and research. Our impact translates to better lives and better communities.
Department of Psychiatry Clinical Hubs
The Department is located at seven clinical hubs across metropolitan Melbourne. We are dedicated to research that advances the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, and that enhances the quality of life of people affected by them.
Clinical Psychiatry Course
The Department of Psychiatry is proud to introduce the Clinical Psychiatry Course, a newly accredited, non-award program designed to strengthen the preparation and professional readiness of future psychiatrists.
Download the Clinical Psychiatry Course brochure
Master of Psychiatry
With the growing need to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care across diverse communities, the University of Melbourne delivers the world-class Master of Psychiatry in a wholly online format.
Download the Master of Psychiatry brochure.
Research Themes
Neuroscience in Ageing
Our research focuses on advancing knowledge that supports mental and cognitive health in middle age and later life. We focus on clinically grounded, collaborative, and translational research aiming to prevent, detect, and improve cognitive and mental health in people as they age, while reducing stigma and discrimination. Our work is informed by real-world needs and leads to improved wellbeing for ageing and older adults.
Mood, Anxiety and Trauma
The Mood, Anxiety and Trauma team conducts world-leading research on mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams use innovative clinical, neurobiological, and translational approaches to develop evidence-based interventions and personalised treatments. Through local and global collaborations, our research directly informs clinical practice and mental health policy.
Neuropsychiatry
We undertake cutting-edge research of neuropsychiatric disorders, focusing on psychoses, functional neurological disorders, and neurological disorders manifesting psychiatric symptoms. We explore aetiology, mechanism, biomarkers, and treatment, using novel methods in neuroimaging, neuroscience and clinical trials. We aim to improve understanding and treatment, to improve outcomes for patients and their families.
Systems Neuroscience
The Systems Group pioneers integrative brain research to transform the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Using advanced imaging techniques, we study brain networks across scales, from cells to systems. Our vision bridges disciplines to drive breakthroughs in therapies, exploring frontiers like connectomics, brain-body dynamics, stem cells and next-generation neurostimulation. (Image Courtesy of C. Hoffmann).
Research Participants
The Department of Psychiatry is currently seeking research participants for a number of studies.
Graduate Research resources
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures.
Discover more about the Department of Psychiatry's research training and resources.
This page lists studies for which we are currently seeking participants.
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Do you believe you may have developed PTSD after a traumatic or stressful event?
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Interested to know more about how your brain works? Join our brain imaging study
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Do you suffer from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Join the STOP Trial
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Join the PoET study: Do you have fear of being judged by others or are self-conscious in everyday social situations?
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Live in rural or regional Australia and feel your memory has worsened?
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Are you experiencing symptoms of low mood or depression?
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Have you been diagnosed with treatment resistant depression?
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Feeling down despite antidepressants?
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The Kite trial: Living with bipolar depression?
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The STRAND Project: Are you experiencing symptoms of binge eating disorder?
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A new treatment for depression
Department of Psychiatry Courses
Discover more about the courses and training available across the Department of Psychiatry, including short courses, award and non-award options.
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Master of Psychiatry
Make and impact and study Master of Psychiatry with the University of Melbourne (RANZCP FEC).
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Clinical Psychiatry Course
Discover more about the Clinical Psychiatry Course, our new non-award course (RANZCP FEC).
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Doctor of Medicine
During the third year of the Doctor of Medicine, students undertake rotations in various specialties, including mental health.
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Meet the team
Get to know our dedicated teaching team within the Department of Psychiatry.
Professional Development and Short Courses
Clinical Psychiatry Course
The Department of Psychiatry is proud to introduce the Clinical Psychiatry Course, a newly accredited, non-award program designed to strengthen the preparation and professional readiness of future psychiatrists.
Download the Clinical Psychiatry Course brochure.
Master of Psychiatry
With the growing need to enhance the delivery of psychiatric care across diverse communities, the University of Melbourne delivers the world-class Master of Psychiatry in a wholly online format.
Download the Master of Psychiatry brochure.
Career Outcomes
As a graduate of this course, you’ll have gained sufficient theoretical and clinical knowledge to sit and pass the exams required by RANZCP.
Graduates of the Master of Psychiatry have gone on to have highly successful clinical careers and the vast majority have gone on to become consultant psychiatrists across Australia and internationally.
Dr Rahul Khanna
Dr Rahul Khanna is a practicing psychiatrist, researcher and academic entrepreneur based in Melbourne, Australia. His experience spans public and private sector clinical work with a focus on psychological trauma, specifically in veterans and first responders.
Michael
Michael’s journey in psychiatry began at the University of Melbourne, where he completed his Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), and Master of Psychiatry. His education provided essential knowledge and connected him with leading experts and fellow students.
Foundations of International Psychiatry
Mental health is an important public issue across the world, and the role of the psychiatrist is crucial in helping to address these. This course aims to give you a more nuanced understanding of the role of a psychiatrist, developing clinical skills and therapeutic relationships. Understanding the impact of mental illness in society and ethics in medicine are some of the key themes central to this course.
Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia
Update your knowledge and clinical skills to provide higher quality patient care to people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
Doctor of Medicine
During the third year of the Doctor of Medicine, students undertake rotations in various specialties, including mental health.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
Honorary Appointments
Information on applying for an Honorary appointment in the Department of Psychiatry.
Internal Grant Opportunities
Learn more about the fellowship and scholarship opportunities in the Department of Psychiatry.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
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Diversity and Inclusion
The Melbourne Medical school is proud to foster a vibrant and inclusive culture delivering initiatives that value and support diversity. Please contact our department representative, Samantha Susa, for more information.