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PSYCHIATRISTS FOR RACIAL EQUITY IN MENTAL HEALTH AUSTRALASIA
PREMHA began as a WhatsApp group in June 2021. The catalysts were the COVID pandemic and the murder of George Floyd in 2020 highlighting the ongoing racial inequity and its impact on health and social outcomes. We hope to become a voice for change in Australia on an issue that has been neglected for too long.
We were fortunate in obtaining funding for this website after applying successfully to the RANZCP Victorian branch Department of Health and Social Services funded COVID-19 Workforce Support Grant initiative. We are grateful to them for their support.
Join Us!
PREMHA is a not for profit group that is independent of any professional, employer or statutory affiliations of members.
Membership is free and open to any psychiatrist working in Australia.
Application for membership is by email to admin@premha.org.
Proof of AHPRA registration and photo ID will be required to ensure access is only by psychiatrists.
This is an important step to maintaining group trust when sharing experiences and views.
Awareness Raising.
Helping Psychiatrists to recognise Mental Health effects of Racism.
Education
Helping Psychiatrists to deal with Mental Health consequences of Racism.
Advocacy
Promoting Racial Equity in delivery of Mental Health Care.
Racism remains a significant global social problem.
Evidence is increasingly demonstrating an association between experiences of racism at the inter-personal and systemic level and poorer mental health outcomes. As psychiatrists working in Australia, we believe that it is essential to address racism as a mental health concern for the wellbeing of the community.
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