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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What's the harm in a diagnosis?
Our Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, considers the advantages and disadvantages of giving an autism diagnosis.
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Croeso i Gymru, Welcome to Wales - a summer of hwyl
A warm welcome to Wales from the Chair of RCPsych in Wales, Alka Ahuja
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How to make the most of your Congress experience!
Alongside the main Congress programme we have a number of other activities taking place allowing you to meet with like minded individuals in more relaxed settings. Find out what we've ...
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Radio hypnotic crystals, mail-order psychology and ‘Professor’ Elmer Prather
Dr Gordon Bates, the College's Historian in Residence writes about Elmer Prather, his wife Abigail Prather and their correspondence courses in psychology and radio-hynotic crystals.
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Are you based overseas? Become an international member ahead of the Congress this year and save on your ticket!
If you are considering joining the College, there is no better time than now! Explore the benefits and options available to you and save a significant amount on your ticket ...
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Community Mental Health Framework - making the vision a reality
In this blog post Lade talks about the Community Mental Health Framework and what is needed for the vision it sets out to be realised.
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RCPsych in Scotland events - a closer look
Dr Adam Daly shares his experiences as RCPsychiS Meetings Secretary, offering valuable insights into the role.
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Improving how we share our mental health information by using QR codes
In this blog post, the College’s Web team discuss why we've added QR codes to many of our award-winning mental health information pages – and why it’s good news both ...
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Are you travelling to Wales this summer? Find out the best accommodation and travel options
Book accommodation at our reduced fees and secure yourself a discount on train travel throughout the GWR network!
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The Broadmoor Clinical Reference Library
A blog post about the books donated to the College from the old Broadmoor Clinical Reference Library.
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A busy start to the year
In her January blog post, Lade talks about the opportunity to become the next Registrar, representing your concerns to Parliament on assisted dying, and NHS England’s new planning guidance.
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Want to attend Congress 2025? Find out which ticket option is right for you!
Looking to book the 2025 International Congress but not sure which ticket option is right for you? Read through our Congress fees breakdown to help you decide
Congress team