Blogs
We have a wide range of blogs including our President's blog (typically with a new post every month), our Careers in Psychiatry blog as well as blogs for topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and our cultural blog.
Additionally, our main RCPsych blog includes posts on a broad diversity of topics.
You can use the category menu below to filter posts from all of these blogs.
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The International Congress 2026 poster abstract submission is now open!
Abstract submission for the 2026 International Congress is now open. Read through our submission guidance and top tips before submitting your abstract. There is only limited time remaining!
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Health Inequalities Briefing Pack: What is it and how should we use it?
Welcome to this month’s blog, introducing our Health Inequalities Briefing Pack on public mental health and health inequalities - a set of quick guides for people working in integrated care ...
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New eBooks available to members in the College Library
A blog post about unusual model of mental health care in the town of Geel and a book in the College's antiquarian collection.
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Academic Careers Spotlight: Taking the scenic route – why I stepped off the training conveyor belt
Dr Jessican Katanga talks about when she did something that terrified her – turning down her first-choice CT1 post in psychiatry – and why it was the right career decision ...
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Autism Champion blog: Reflections on the last four years (December 2025)
As it comes to a close, RCPsych Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson reflects on the achievements and successes of his four-year term.
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'I arrived from India with MD Psychiatry and a baby in my arms'
Dr Sanjukta Das explains her inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader, and talks about what she's excited about doing next, in the final ...
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UK Disability History Month – why web accessibility matters
As part of UK Disability History Month, Senior Digital Content Officer Mark Turner discusses the importance of web accessibility and our ongoing work with regard to the College’s website.
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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again
Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry consultant ...
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'I never thought I'd end up here but I'm so glad I did'
Dr Charlie Baczyk-Bell is in the final year of his Forensic training. Read why he loves his job in High Secure Services - and why he wouldn't do anything else, ...
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'I am privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son'
Dr Sarah Bernard has been a consultant psychiatrist in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years. Read why she loves her role, how the College could help her thrive ...
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'An incredibly challenging yet rewarding job'
Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry Dr Aoife McMahon discusses how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her working life, and what she'd like to see improved ...
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Passionate about there being 'another way'
In this inspirational blog post for Thrive in Psychiatry, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life which have helped ...