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Intersection Between Physical and Mental Health - Eastern Division Autumn Conference 2026 - SOLD OUT - Bookings Closed
One Day Event
| Timings | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Location | Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport, Waltham Close, Stansted, CM24 1PP |
| CPD | 1 CPD point per hour. Subject to peer group approval |
| Non Member fee | £203 |
|---|---|
| Consultant fee | £187 |
| SAS Doctor / Higher Resident fee | £161 |
| Core Resident / Retired / Subsidised Member fee | £108 |
| Medical Student / Foundation Doctor / Patient and Carer fee | £28 |
Event Information
Join us this November for the in-person Eastern Division Autumn Conference. The programme will feature insightful talks on neurology, hormones, and metabolic psychiatry, highlighting the growing understanding of the connections between physical and mental wellbeing.
Confirmed speakers/topics include:
- Dr Marisa Manning – Menopause and Mental Health
- Dr Sophie Behrman – Premenstrual Disorders
- Professor Amira Guirguis – ‘GLP-1 medicines at the interface of psychiatry, reward, metabolism and medicines safety: a pharmacist’s perspective’
- Dr Ania Crawshaw – Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
- Dr Jonathan Rogers – ‘Psychiatric presentations of encephalitis'
Breakout sessions:
- Dr Anapam Bhardwaj – WPBAs and 14fish
- Dr Vivek Agarwal – Exams
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.00 – 9.30am | Registration |
| 9.30 - 09.40am | Welcome and introductions Dr Kapil Bakshi | Division Chair Dr Robert Dudas | CPD Programme Lead – RCPsych Eastern Division |
| 9.40 - 10.20am | Premenstrual Disorders Dr Sophie Behrman |
| 10.20 – 11.00am | Menopause and Mental Health Dr Marisa Manning |
| 11.00 - 11.10am | Poster Presentations (Medical Student & FY Category) |
| 11.10 - 11.30 | Comfort break |
| 11.30 - 12.10pm | ‘GLP-1 medicines at the interface of psychiatry, reward, metabolism and medicines safety: a pharmacist’s perspective’ Professor Amira Guirguis |
| 12.10 - 12.50pm | Psychiatric presentations of encephalitis Dr Jonathan Rogers |
| 12.50 – 1.00pm | Poster Presentations (General Medical Category) |
| 1.00-2.00pm | Lunch Break |
| Welcome to the afternoon session Dr Robert Dudas, Academic Secretary, RCPsych Eastern Division | |
| 2.00 – 2.10pm | Poster Presentations (General Medical Category) |
| 2.10 - 3.05pm | WPBAs and 14fish: Dr Anupam Bhardwaj | Exams: Dr Vivek Agarwal |
| 3.05 - 3.20pm | Short turn-around time/comfort break |
| 3.20-4pm | Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Dr Ania Crawshaw |
| 4.00-4.15pm | Poster Prize Winners and Final Remarks Dr Kapil Bakshi | Division Chair Dr Robert Dudas | CPD Programme Lead – RCPsych Eastern Division |
| 4.15pm | Close |
Venue Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport, Waltham Close, Stansted, CM24 1PP
Nearest Train Station: Stansted Airport Train Station. The venue is located a 5-10 minute walk from station.
Parking: Parking is available at the hotel car park or via the overflow car park. Parking costs £15 per day and all vehicles must be registered at the hotel reception. You must also validate your ticket at the reception desk.
Please read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which includes:
- Event Cancellation Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Code of Conduct
Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
Joining instructions are sent approximately one week in advance.
Book online
- Pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt
Bank transfer
- Request to pay via BACs and advise on your required booking details.
Using a College voucher
- Email your voucher and we will contact you if additional payment is required
Please note, we are unable to invoice for delegate fees. If your Trust is making payment on your behalf and would like to pay by card, please call the Divisions Events team on 0208 618 4240 to make payment over the phone.
Please note that the last day to register for the Eastern Autumn Conference will be Thursday 30 October.
To avoid disappointment, please book early to ensure you secure your place.
For further information, please contact:
Email: division.events@rcpsych.ac.uk
Contact Name: Division Events Team
Contact number: 0208 618 4240