About
Dr Veronica Stanganelli
Consultant psychiatrist · MD, FRANZCP
I'm qualified in both child and adolescent psychiatry and general adult psychiatry, so I can care for patients from a baby's first months through to adult life. I consult in Mackay and Brisbane, and by telehealth for patients across Australia.
- 40+ yearsIn medicine and psychiatry
- All agesChild, adolescent & adult
- English · EspañolConsultation languages
My approach
“Treatment has no fixed timeframe, no straight lines and no shortcuts. Keep going, and you will get better.”
- i.Listening first
The first appointment is long for a reason. I want to understand your story, not only your symptoms.
- ii.The whole family
Mental health affects the people around us. Family members can be part of treatment when it helps.
- iii.Clear explanations
You'll know what I think is happening, what the options are and why I'm recommending them.
- iv.Staying the course
Recovery isn't a straight line. We keep reviewing and adjusting until things improve.
Qualifications & research
Trained in Uruguay, practising in Queensland.
I trained in medicine and child psychiatry in Uruguay and am a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. I've spent more than 25 years researching and teaching on childhood obesity and eating disorders.
- 1980Doctor of Medicine
Uruguay
- 1984Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Uruguay
- 2010Fellow of the RANZCP
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Qualified in child and adolescent and general adult psychiatry.
- TodaySenior Lecturer in Psychiatry
James Cook University. More than 25 years of research and teaching on childhood obesity and eating disorders.
Ready to make an appointment?
Ask your GP or paediatrician for a referral. If your referral is accepted, first appointments are usually available in under 4 weeks.