Blogs
We have blogs from our President, Chairs of Devolved Nations as well as Gaming the Mind and Minds on Film. You can use the categories below to view all the posts from specific blogs.
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Too far to go for care
In a special blog, Wendy calls for change to a system which means severely ill patients are forced to travel 100+ miles for care.
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All change here! – mentoring for transition
When is a good time to get a mentor? Find out in our NW & NY mentoring blog.
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A life-changing career
Dr Golnar Aref-Adib’s first encounter with psychiatry wasn’t exactly perfect – but thanks to a stimulating placement and supportive mentors, she found her way to a fantastic career spanning academia ...
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Time to Walk the Walk
In the November Blog, Professor John Crichton, Chair of the RCPsych in Scotland reflects on an extremely busy month for policy, events and celebrations in Scotland, and the impact on ...
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Social Prescribing: From Knowledge to Action By Dr Katie Blissard Barnes
Dr Katie Blissard Barnes explores the different ways that social prescribing can help patients.
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Saying I do – is contracting in mentoring a good idea?
Learn about the benefits of setting clear boundaries in our NW & NY mentoring blog.
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Life in the hot seat
In her October blog Wendy celebrates new College members, potential new Presidents and new opportunities to influence mental health services.
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Gaming disorder and tips for parents: an interview with Professor Mark Griffiths
Stephen Kaar interviews Professor Mark Griffiths, Director of the International Gaming Research Unit, about gaming disorder.
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Psychiatry chose me
Dr Isaac Sundeep – a general adult psychiatrist working in Inverness – shows how witnessing the struggles of a family member led him to a rewarding career supporting others.
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Music therapy
Dr Molefi Dinga Mathe – aka Dj Levi Love – connects the dots between his role as a psychiatrist working in Adolescent Psychiatric Intensive Care, and the transformative power of ...
Choose Psychiatry team