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Here you'll find our press releases, our official responses to external events and other news from around the College.
We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).
Prevalence review should drive renewed focus on mental health in England, says RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Independent Review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England.
RCPsych statement on GMC reform
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to a Government consultation on its draft General Medical Council Order 2026.
New HSSIB report highlights urgent need to improve crisis care for people with mental illness, says RCPsych
The College has responded to the publication of The Health Services Safety Investigation Body's report 'Mental health crisis care: care of patients in emergency departments'.
Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.
RCPsych urges anyone affected by suicidal thoughts to seek support this World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, RCPsych is launching two new information resources, Suicidal thoughts and Supporting someone in distress or with suicidal thoughts.
Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Professor Swaran Singh on becoming a life peer
Professor Swaran Singh is the first psychiatrist to be appointed a life peer in 16 years.
Mental health personalised care framework welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new framework designed to improve the care of adults who have a severe mental illness in England.
Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
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RCPsych Honorary Fellow Professor Karl Deisseroth awarded Nobel Prize
The Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Honorary Fellow, Professor Karl Deisseroth on being jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
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Prevalence review should drive renewed focus on mental health in England, says RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Independent Review into prevalence and support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism in England.
More information09oct by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych announces seven new Presidential Leads
The Presidential Leads will serve from 2026 to 2029, providing leadership, expertise and insight across a number of areas of work. Together, they bring a broad range of professional perspectives, experience and expertise from across psychiatry and the wider membership.
More information08oct by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych welcomes UK Government commitments on violence against women and girls and early years support at Labour Party conference
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has welcomed a public health approach to violence against women and girls and plans to expand support for children and families through the reintroduction of Sure Start.
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RCPsych statement on GMC reform
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has responded to a Government consultation on its draft General Medical Council Order 2026.
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RCPsych in Scotland responds to rise in drug-related deaths which remain highest in Europe
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has published its annual statistics on drug-related deaths in Scotland for 2025. The deeply worrying figures show the number of deaths increased by 11% in 2025 compared with the previous year.
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RCPsych in Wales welcomes Government’s mental health commitments and stands ready to share clinical expertise in future decision-making
Following the publication of the Welsh Government’s Programme for Government, the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales commends the focus on prevention, early intervention and plans to improve mental health services and outcomes.
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New HSSIB report highlights urgent need to improve crisis care for people with mental illness, says RCPsych
The College has responded to the publication of The Health Services Safety Investigation Body's report 'Mental health crisis care: care of patients in emergency departments'.
More information18sep by RCPsych Press Office -
Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.
More information15sep by RCPsych Press Office -
Strong school-family communication is the best way to boost attendance, new review finds
A new evidence review has found that strong communication and engagement between schools and families is the most effective way to improve school attendance.
More information11sep by RCPsych in Wales