Pandemic grief to last for years: chief psychiatrist

South Australia’s health services will be dealing with the mental health fallout of the pandemic for four to five years, according to the state’s chief psychiatrist.

Distress, anxiety prompt hospital transfers from SA medi-hotels

Twenty people, including one child, who quarantined in South Australia’s medi-hotels last year were taken to hospital after their mental health deteriorated during their stay, with the state’s chief psychiatrist saying self-harm was a factor in some cases.

The Royal Adelaide Hospital. Photo: David Mariuz / AAP

Senior doctors raise concerns about RAH Ward 2F

South Australia’s Chief Psychiatrist has conducted a review into a ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after concerns were raised by doctors about the care of patients.

Woman handcuffed to hospital bed for three days

EXCLUSIVE | A woman was handcuffed to a bed in an Adelaide emergency department for three days, InDaily has learned, as the Chief Psychiatrist reveals concerns about the use of restraints at a second South Australian hospital.

Dr John Brayley

Pandemic grief to last for years: chief psychiatrist

Distress, anxiety prompt hospital transfers from SA medi-hotels

Senior doctors raise concerns about RAH Ward 2F

Woman handcuffed to hospital bed for three days