Randall Long

Dr. Randall Long is a Senior Consultant in Psychiatry at Flinders Medical Centre and Head of Unit for the SA Health Statewide Eating Disorder Service. He holds academic affiliations with Flinders University and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), where he contributes to psychiatry training programs. His work spans clinical practice, research, and teaching in the fields of eating disorders, brain stimulation therapies, and psychosomatic medicine.

• Education: Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (Flinders), FRANZCP, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
• Leadership: Head of Unit - SEDS (SALHN), Head of Unit - Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service (FMC), Senior Consultant Psychiatrist (FMC & Adelaide Deep Brain Stimulation Service)

His research focuses on eating disorder treatment, comorbidities, and public health policy. Recent work includes epidemiological studies and service improvement frameworks. He contributes to global health through alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health. Professional memberships include the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders, and Movement Disorder Society.

• Scientific Awards
  • 2008 Anne E. Loughlin Memorial Prize
  • 2004 Flinders Medical Centre Clinical Service Improvement Award
  • 1995 W.A. Crammond Award

As a media expert, he advises on eating disorders and psychiatry, particularly anorexia nervosa. His teaching interests include brain stimulation therapies, clinical risk assessment, and psychosomatic disorders. Collaborations extend to national and international institutions through the National Eating Disorder Research Consortium.