The College has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that NHS England will be merged with the Department of Health and Social Care.

Read our response

Our Treasurer Professor John Crichton will step down in June, and the process has begun to find his successor.

Find out more about election

Voting is now open in elections for Registrar and other committees. Find out more about who's standing and who can vote. Deadline for voting is midday 3 April.

Find out more about the elections

There's still time to take advantage of our Early Bird rates. Don't miss out, book your place at Congress 2025 before 31 March!

Find out more and register

College members and senior mental health professionals are invited to apply for a place on an innovative and pioneering training programme starting next month.

Apply for a place

We are now accepting applications for the next cohort of the RCPsych International Diploma with a proposed course start date in September 2025.

Apply now

Resources are available for psychiatrists who may be able to help others affected by the unfolding crises around the world.

View our crisis resources
Department of Health and Social Care
Dr John Crichton
Registrar Candidates 2025
International Congress 2025
RCPsych logo

Latest news

"These reforms should not simply be one-size fits all" President Lade Smith CBE on the welfare reforms announced today
"These reforms should not simply be one-size fits all" President Lade Smith CBE on the welfare reforms announced today

President Lade Smith CBE comments on today's announcement about welfare reform “Reforms to the welfare system must be focused on supporting people to join and remain in the job market without, penalising those who may never be able to work.

News, Statement / comment
More information
18Mar by NEWS Salimah Lalji
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President

RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.

Statement / comment
More information
17Mar by RCPsych Press Office
RCPsych responds to Government announcement on changes to NHS England
RCPsych responds to Government announcement on changes to NHS England

The College has responded to the Prime Minister's announcement that NHS England, will be merged with the Department of Health and Social Care.

Statement / comment
More information
13Mar by RCPsych Press Office

Mental Health

Mental illnesses and mental health problems

Read our award-winning information about mental illnesses and mental health problems.

Support, care and treatment

Information about treatments for a range of mental health conditions.

Young people's mental health

Information written for young people and parents, about young people's mental health concerns.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What to do if you need urgent help, how to see a psychiatrist, and other questions.

Homepage mental health image

Order our leaflets

Order our award-winning mental health leaflets - written by doctors for patients and carers.

Order our leaflets