The College press office has a media database of more than 200
psychiatrists from across the UK. Our experts are happy to speak to
journalists about a wide range of mental health problems and
treatments. However, they are not able to comment on individuals or
public figures.
The College regularly issues press releases on:
Press release distribution list
Many of our releases are embargoed until the day of
publication or presentation. If you would like to be added to our
mailing list, please email
efox@rcpsych.ac.uk with your
contact details and the name of the media outlet you work
for.
Mental health information
Mental health reporting
Journalists looking for information on the most appropriate
ways of reporting mental health issues - including suicide - may
like to refer to the guidelines published by the anti-stigma body
Shift and by
the
Samaritans.
Contact the press office
For all enquiries about mental health and the work of the
College, please contact:
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Liz Fox,
Press Officer
020 7235 2351 ext.6298
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Deborah Hart, Director of
Communications and Policy
020 7235 2351 ext.6127
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Out-of-hours service
07738 349 070 (Liz)
07776 237 145 (Deborah)
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