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A little bit of anxiety is good for us – but not if you suffer from an eating disorder (Mental Health Awareness Week)
Dr Shridevi Gopi-Firth, Vice-Chair and Dr Phil Crockett, Chair of the Eating Disorders Faculty at the RCPsych in Scotland write for Mental Health Awareness Week.
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College writes to new minister for drugs and alcohol policy in Scotland
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has written to the new minister for drugs and alcohol policy Elena Whitham MSP to request an urgent meeting.
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Statement on new ministerial appointments in Scotland
First minister Humza Yousaf has completed the appointment of his new ministerial team.
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Statement on the new first minister of Scotland
Humza Yousaf is to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's new first minister.
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Scotland’s quarterly suspected drug deaths figures highest since June 2021
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have reached their highest recorded number in a single calendar quarter since 2021.
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Scottish Government has again missed its own CAMHS waiting times target
The Scottish Government has again - missed its own target of 90 per cent of CAMHS patients being seen within 18 weeks.
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Half of Scots are concerned about the impact the cost of living crisis is having on their mental health
Half of Scots are concerned about the impact the cost of living crisis is having on their mental health, new research by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland has found.
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Scotland’s mental health must not be dealt a hammer blow say psychiatrists
Scotland’s mental health must not be dealt a hammer blow say psychiatrists
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Budget freeze could lead to a mental health catastrophe say top psychiatrists
A mental health budget freeze during the cost-of-living crisis could lead to a catastrophe the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland, said.
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Ahead of the Scottish Budget - deputy first minister must do the right thing - By Dr Jess Sussmann
With Christmas just around the corner it is difficult to look ahead and think about what will be in store for our frontline services in the New Year.
More information14dec