Summary
Dr Truls Bratten currently serves as the staff specialist and director of neurostimulation at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and is a Psychiatrist member of the Mental Health Review Tribunal, which plays a crucial role in conducting mental health inquiries and making and reviewing orders related to the treatment and care of individuals with mental illness.
Dr Bratten has has held various positions in the past, including being a visiting medical officer and head of ECT at Tamworth Hospital, as well as working as a psychiatrist for Warekila and the Headspace early psychosis team at Parramatta Mission.
Dr Bratten’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Sydney’s Sydney Medical School. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Oregon, with a focus on management and finance.
In addition to his professional experience, Dr Bratten has contributed to the field through his publication on the role of canines in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. He has further expanded his knowledge through various training courses, including those related to workers’ compensation guidelines, advanced ECT, veterans’ mental health, and TMS offered by reputable institutions.