Wales news
Read key updates for psychiatrists working in Wales.
44 news items
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Introducing the Nant Caredig wellbeing zone
This year, we are delighted to continue our partnership with the URDD and their National Eisteddfod, supporting the introduction of a new wellbeing zone on the Maes.
More information24may by RCPsych Wakes -
The difference between good and bad anxiety (Mental Health Awareness Week)
Dr Isabella Jurewicz, Chair of the Eating Disorders Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales writes for Mental Health Awareness Week.
More information18may by RCPsych in Wales -
Urgent action needed now to tackle health inequalities in Wales
As Wales faces its worst cost of living crisis in over 40 years urgent action is needed now to tackle health inequalities, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has said.
More information04may by RCPsych Wales -
Keys to the Future: A new poem by the Children’s Laureate Wales explores the effects of technology on children’s mental health
To note today World Mental Health Day today, October 10, 2022, it is a pleasure to share Keys to the Future, a new poem inspired by a series of poetry workshops on the effects of technology on children’s mental health.
More information10oct -
98% of people affected by eating disorders feel calories on menus will negatively impact them, new survey finds
98% of people affected by eating disorders feel that introducing calorie labelling on menus in Wales would have a negative or very negative impact, according to a new survey by Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity.
More information23aug by RCPsych Wales -
Draft substance misuse treatment framework and Standards for mental health services for prisons
Welsh Government are seeking views on standards that aim to help ensure there is equivalence in place for people in prisons, in terms of access to substance misuse and mental health care, support and treatment.
More information03aug by RCPsych Wales -
Frontline healthcare workers suffered from mental health difficulties in first few months of pandemic – unique study by Welsh student reveals
The study was compiled by a school pupil from North Wales and was supported by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Wales. It involved asking more than 600 healthcare workers from across the UK about their experiences as the Covid-19 crisis took hold.
More information29jul by RCPsych Wales -
Our first sixth form summer school
RCPsych Wales recently held it's first summer school for sixth formers, this was in partnership with the Senedd and with TEC Cymru.
More information14jul by RCPsych Wales -
New Clean Air Bill is a historic moment for Wales
Healthy Air Cymru welcomes the news that a Clean Air Bill is included in the First Minister’s legislative statement.
More information11jul by RCPsych Wales -
UK researchers pioneer new virtual treatment for PTSD
Researchers at Cardiff University have pioneered a new form of virtual treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
More information16jun by RCPsych Wales