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 Dr Wayne Reid

January 04, 2021 • RANZCP

In this interview Brian Draper speaks with Dr Wayne Reid.

Dr Wayne Reid BA Psych (Hons). M.Psych., PhD.
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Dr Wayne Reid has a distinguished background in Clinical Neuropsychology. He gained his first degree in Psychology at the University of Reading (Berks) UK. In 1983 he completed an M.Psych at the University of Sydney and then a PhD from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney.

His main areas of research have been in Parkinson’s disease and neurodegenerative disorders. In 1991 he was awarded a prestigious IPA international research award in Rome. Since that time he has published research papers in international journals, has been invited guest speaker and has presented workshops at international and national neuropsychology conferences.

In March 2009 he won a further research award, the Cornelli Award at the 9th International Alzheimer and Parkinson’s Research Conference in Prague Czech Republic, for his 20 year prospective study of Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease.

He is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, Fellow the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists and Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists. In 2012 he received the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Award of Distinction.

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.