Information for journalists

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
The College also produces award-winning and user-friendly information for the general public on the most common mental disorders and their treatments. The College has been certified as a reliable producer of quality information by The Information Standard.
 
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:
 

Liz Fox,

Press Officer

020 7235 2351 ext.6298

Deborah Hart, Director of Communications and Policy

020 7235 2351 ext.6127

Out-of-hours service

07738 349 070 (Liz)
07776 237 145 (Deborah)

 

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