A selection of articles and programmes from November 2011 that mention the Royal College of Psychiatrists or its publications, promote research published in one of the College's journals, or quote the College's media experts and Members.
Date
Publication/Programme
Summary
BJPsych press release: Cannabis use reduces thalamic volume in people at risk of schizophrenia
The Scotsman
Psychiatrists Professor Tim Kendall and Professor Peter Tyrer are interviewed as part of the report
Debt and depression: Twin evils that need to be fought together
Quotes Chris Fitch of the College Policy Unit
With expert comment from RCPsych media spokespeople Dr Aarohee Desai-Gupta and Dr Natasha Bijlani.
RCPsych President Professor Sue Bailey is named as a signatory to NHS staff flu vaccination campaign.
Says the verdict of the verdict of the new inquiry by Mind echoes concerns raised in June by Dinesh Bhugra, outgoing president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, who told the Guardian that widespread failures in care were leading to fears for the safety of patients.
Story picked up by: Pulse, Health Insurance and Protection
RCPsych press release: Therapy demonstrates patient benefits but improvement needed, audit finds
e.g. Health Insurance and Protection