Hiran Thabrew
Hiran Thabrew is the national chairman of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), where he advocates for improved mental health services and workforce development. Recently, he has been vocal about the significant mental health workforce shortages in the region, expressing disappointment over the government's failure to fulfill its commitments to train additional psychiatrists amidst a growing crisis in public mental health services.
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Recent news mentions
Hiran Thabrew works with severe cases of young people who have spent time in hospital for eating disorders.
The unsettling rise of eating disorders in NZ – is social media to blame?
New Zealand· 2025-08-02
Hiran Thabrew, RANZCP national chairman, expressed disappointment over the National-led coalition's failure to honor its promise for mental health funding.
Frontline mental health cash used for controversial fundNew Zealand· 2025-02-12
