Books Committee
Our books and journals are published on our behalf by Cambridge University Press (CUP).
The College publishes a successful books programme in collaboration with Cambridge University Press. The books are aimed primarily at psychiatrists, but many also address a wider range of professionals involved in mental health, and a growing number of titles aimed at the general public.
The committee meets 3-4 times a year (usually two hours per meeting) either in person or via video conferencing to discuss the development, updates and commissioning of the books programme. Committee members also review proposals and manuscripts under the RCPsych Books portfolio.
Committee members
- Asha Praseedom (Editor)
- Suhana Ahmed
- Kathryn Bundle
- Kam Bhui
- Chiara Cattra
- Matthew Hodes
- Rebecca Lawrence
- Owen O'Sullivan
- Rob Poole
- Fiona Watson
- Ayomipo Amiola (Trainee Editor)
The College is represented by the Head of Publishing and Senior Publishing Coordinator; Cambridge University Press are represented by the Books Commissioning team.
Joining the committee
For more details on the commitments and responsibilities of the committee please email publishing@rcpsych.ac.uk for the job description. We are actively looking for representation from the College faculties.
Book proposals
If you intend to write, or have written, a book and wish us to consider publishing it, please contact Jessica Papworth at Cambridge for a proposal template.
For general enquiries and suggestions please email publishing@rcpsych.ac.uk.
Use of our book content and general enquiries
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