Blogs
We have a wide range of blogs including our President's blog (typically with a new post every month), our Careers in Psychiatry blog as well as blogs for topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and our cultural blog.
Additionally, our main RCPsych blog includes posts on a broad diversity of topics.
You can use the category menu below to filter posts from all of these blogs.
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Legislation on assisted dying, and the College's position
In her November’s blog post Lade discusses the College's position on assisted dying, legislation across the four nations, and the vote tomorrow which could affect the law in England and ...
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New College information resource on autism and mental health
The College's Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, talks about the thought which has gone into our new patient resource.
Dr Conor Davidson -
The role and value of RCPsych in Scotland in influencing and public affairs
Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Election Dr Jane Morris explores how the College in Scotland can influence meaningful change.
Dr Jane Morris -
Halloween: Werewolves, hydrophobia and clinical lycanthropy
Dr Gordon Bates, the College's Historian in Residence writes at the time of Halloween about the origins of werewolves and hydrophobia.
Dr Gordon Bates -
"Dr Melfi had deep wisdom and strength in her character, I thought, I’d like a bit of that."
Core Trainee Dr Sean Treadwell explains how watching the Sopranos led to him choosing psychiatry and what surprised him about core training.
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"I absolutely loved it, the whole team was so great, it was like a family all helping each other"
Core Trainee Dr Fatma Ghoneim talks about her experience of core training, being on maternity leave and what she's looking forward to in higher training.
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College calls for Budget funding for mental health services at the end of a busy October
In her October blog post Lade talks about the autumn Budget, our influencing work, protecting the mental health of sanctuary seekers and more.
Dr Lade Smith CBE -
One mother's story of a family friendly specialty, and more reasons to Choose Psychiatry
Core Trainee Dr Rachel Moir talks about working Less Than Full Time for a better work life balance, having time with her son during maternity leave, and staying in touch ...
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"We can have a huge impact on people's lives"
Higher Trainee Dr Nina MacKenzie talks about moving from physiotherapy to psychiatry, taking CASC eight days before having a baby, job sharing, and why she'd always recommend choosing psychiatry!
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My passion for psychiatry remains unwavering
One International Medical Graduate doctor's incredible story of the challenges she overcame to become a psychiatrist, and why she's so glad she did.
Dr Tajnin Islam -
Why I love psychiatry and you will too
This inspirational blog post is by consultant psychiatrist Dr Priya Premalatha, who explains why she loves psychiatry and you will too.
Dr Priya Premalatha -
It is such an exciting time for psychiatry right now
Higher Trainee Dr David Mongan talks about his exciting research which could change the way we predict and manage psychosis in young people in the future.
Dr David Mongan