Specialty overview
Psychiatrists specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health illnesses and emotional problems. Psychiatrists have a significant understanding of both physical and mental health, as well as how these two facets of health affect each other. Conditions commonly treated by psychiatrists include schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and addiction. Some psychiatrists choose to specialise in particular areas of interest, for example child and adolescent, perinatal, old age or addiction psychiatry.
Clinical practice
Psychiatrists may work in public, private or academic settings, and may practice clinically through inpatient services, high dependency units, community health services or aged care facilities. Psychiatrists may also practice in non-clinical settings, undertaking academic or advocacy work in tertiary, government, not-for-profit or private agencies.
Key statistics
2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)
103
eligible
92
selected
Number of Queensland and Australian specialists
Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows
Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours
Information on specialists
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Specialists over 60
This donut chart shows that 24% of specialists are aged over 60 years. -
Specialist intending to retire by 2032
This donut chart shows that 38% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032. -
Location in Queensland
This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 20.1% are located in regional Queensland, 79.2% are in major cities, and 0.7% are in remote areas. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities. -
Proportion Female/Male - QLD
55.3%
male44.7%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 55.3%, Females are 44.7%. -
Public vs Private
51%
private49%
publicThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 51%, Public is 49%.
Information on trainees
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Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland
52%
male48%
femaleThis doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 52%, Females are 48%. -
2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)
103
received92
selectedThis doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 103 Eligible applications were received, 92 of those were selected.