Prof Malcolm Hopwood

Prof Malcolm Hopwood is a psychiatrist based in Melbourne, Victoria. With over three decades of experience, he is well-versed in the field of psychiatry and has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, psychopharmacology, and acquired brain injury.

Prof Hopwood is associated with Ramsay Clinic Albert Road and is actively involved in training the next generation of psychiatrists. He oversees undergraduate and registrar training programs, ensuring that young practitioners are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective care.

Prof Hopwood's commitment to mental health extends beyond his clinical work. He served as President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists from 2015 to 2017, advocating for improved psychiatric care. He later served as President of the Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations from 2019 to 2022, further advocating for mental health issues globally.

Currently, Prof Hopwood serves as the Chair of the North East Metro Regional Mental Health Body in Victoria, working to enhance the accessibility and quality of mental health services in the region.

Prof Hopwood specializes in inpatient care and second psychiatric opinions, with a particular focus on complex mood and anxiety disorders. His expertise includes anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, brain injury, depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), obsessive-compulsive disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Prof Hopwood provides opinion and report services (MBS item 291) and offers professional supervision to doctors, psychiatrists, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.

With his extensive experience and dedication to the field, Prof Hopwood is a respected and influential figure in the world of mental health. His contributions have a lasting impact on the lives of countless patients and healthcare professionals.