Psych Matters: History of Old Age Mental Health

The history of old age mental health and dementia care in Australia and New Zealand is largely an untold story. Major changes in service delivery occurred in both countries that largely started in the 1980s. To capture the oral history about these and later developments in Australia, Brian Draper interviewed many of the key individuals who were instrumental in the changes that occurred. Aged care is a multidisciplinary field and so the interviews include psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, geriatricians and an occupational therapist.

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Psych Matters: History of Old Age Mental Health

Professor Brian Draper: Interview with Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu

November 23, 2020 • RANZCP

In this interview Brian Draper speaks with Edmond Chiu.

Professor Emeritus Edmond Chiu, AM; MBBS;DPM; FRANZCP; founded the Section (later Faculty) of Psychiatry of Old Age within the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He held international leadership positions in Old Age Psychiatry as the President of the International Psychogeriatric Association and the Chair of the Section of Old Age Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association. In 1969 he was appointed to Australia's
first senior academic post in Old Age Psychiatry , retiring in 2004 from the University of Melbourne. He was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (A.M.) in 1988 for his contribution to Huntington's disease. The RANZCP honoured him with the Medal of Honour in year 2000 for his meritorious service to the College.

Professor Brian Draper MBBS MD FRANZCP
Professor (Conjoint), School of Psychiatry
University of NSW, Sydney, Australia
Brian Draper is an old age psychiatrist and Conjoint Professor, School of Psychiatry, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. He is senior staff specialist, Older Persons’ Mental Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick and Honorary Senior Research Fellow, Neurosciences Research Australia. He is a past Board Member of the International Psychogeriatric Association and General Councillor, RANZCP; past Chair of the Faculty of Psychiatry of Old Age, RANZCP and was foundation Chair of the POA Advanced Training Committee. He has published over 400 scientific articles on clinical aspects of dementia and cognitive disorders, suicidal behaviour, alcohol and substance use, depression and carer stress in older people. He received the RANZCP College Medal of Honour in 2019.

Disclaimer: This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australian or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP’s Your Health In Mind Website.