Westmead Hospital - Mental Health

Overview

Westmead Hospital – Mental Health is a specialised psychiatric facility co-located with Westmead Hospital in western Sydney. With approximately 100 mental health beds across various units, the service provides comprehensive psychiatric care including acute inpatient services, community mental health programs, crisis assessment and treatment, mental health intensive care, and specialised services for older persons, young people, and mothers with babies. Operating as part of Western Sydney Local Health District’s mental health network, the facility employs multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to deliver integrated care. Located within the Westmead Health Precinct, the mental health service benefits from close integration with Westmead Hospital’s medical, surgical, and emergency services, allowing for comprehensive management of patients with both mental and physical health needs. Serving western Sydney’s diverse multicultural population of over 1.3 million people, the service provides culturally sensitive mental health support across the lifespan, from perinatal and youth services to older adult psychiatry. Westmead Hospital – Mental Health maintains strong research and education programs, contributing to advancements in psychiatric care while training the next generation of mental health professionals.