Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Mental Health Special Interest Group

Gay and Lesbian Mental Health Special Interest Group

Welcome to the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Special Interest Group website. In this section you will find information on:

 

 

Executive Committee and SIG
Forthcoming events
Recent news
Current newsletter
The College’s response to the Church of England Listening Exercise
Liaisons
Newsletters and annual reports
Review summaries of educational meetings
Links

 

 

 

Recent news

The SIG, jointly with the Equalities and Diversity Team of University College London, has organised a half day seminar titled Straight talking: the impact of heterosexism in the workplace, on sexual orientation diversity and how to develop a more inclusive workplace.

It will be held on Monday 20 February 2012, 9.30am-1pm. at The Old Refectory, University College London.   

 

This event is open to managers and all staff with human resource responsibilities in the higher education and health sector. The seminar will include practical workshops on how organisations can provide a more inclusive workplace culture for lesbian, gay and bisexual staff. Participation is free for all Members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

 

Find out more about the seminar and how to register your interest.

 

NEW: Annual Report 2010 - 2011

NEW: Newsletter 2011

 

 

Forthcoming events

The SIG has organised one session at the College’s International Congress 2012 in Liverpool, titled Self disclosure in the therapeutic relationship, chaired by Dr Sandra Evans. This will be on Friday 13 July 2012, 11.30-12.45 pm.

 

Dr Trudy Rousseau will talk about self disclosure in relation to sexual orientation. Find out more about the full program of the seminar.

 

The session will be followed by the SIG Annual General Meeting. The exact venue of the AGM will be announced nearer to the conference.

 

 
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