Position Statements 2010

Position Statements are approved by the College’s Policy and Public Affairs Committee and are concise statements of College policy.

These statements are available to download in PDF format (free of charge).

No health without public mental health: The case for action (PS04/2010 Oct 2010)

Mental health is a central public health issue and provides an essential contribution to a wide range of health and social outcomes for individuals and society.

Self-harm, suicide and risk: a summary (PS03/2010 July 2010)

Examples of excellent best practice across the UK and how we can improve the care of people at risk of suicide and self-harming behaviour.

Supervision for career-grade psychiatrists in managed settings (PS02/2010 July 2010) 

The College’s view on the principles underpinning the process of clinical supervision.

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