Professor Lacey and his team of mental health professionals bring years of experience and expertise to the practice. We are passionate about what we do and work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of our patients. If you are seeking psychiatric treatment, we are here to help.
Accreditations
Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists since 2006.
Advanced Certificate in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry
Advanced Certificate in Old Age Psychiatry
Post Doctoral Training
Our team has completed extensive training in a variety of specialties, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, psychopharmacology, and neuropsychiatry. We are committed to staying up-to-date on the latest research and treatments in the field of psychiatry.
Education
Professor Lacey completed his medical degree at Otago University. He completed training in psychiatry across Australia and New Zealand including Christchurch, The Alfred and St Vincent's Hospitals. He has also completed advanced training in consultation liaison psychiatry and old age psychiatry. He completed a PhD at University of Melbourne investigating genetic and mental health risk factors for depression in people with epilepsy.
Research Publications and Professional Recognitions.
Professor Lacey has over 130 research publications. His publications include the use of psychedelics for depression, mood disorders, psychosis, medical education, neurology, cardiology and hauora Maori. See link for full publication list.
Professor Lacey has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the field of mental health research. He and his research teams have received numerous awards, including the Nature Inclusive Health research award, and their research has been featured in numerous academic journals. (Link below)