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“Old Problems, New Solutions” to admitting patients out of area
Dr Claire Hilton, the College's Historian in Residence, discusses the long history of inappropriate out of area placements.
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RCPsych in Scotland Autumn Zoom Meeting
In this months guest blog, our Meetings Secretary, Dr Adam Daly, gives us an overview of what we can expect at the upcoming Autumn conference.
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All aboard the public mental health train: mainstreaming public mental health training
The monthly blog of the Public Mental Health Implementation Centre (PMHIC), 'Perspectives on public mental health', aims to highlight the voices of practitioners, patients, carers, and public health experts.
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Why our EGM really matters
In this blog post, our President Dr Adrian James explains why Thursday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is so important.
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Missed Congress this year? Catch up with the Congress recording package via the eLearning Hub
Were you unable to join us in person at Congress 2022? We are thrilled to announce that you can now purchase the Congress recording package via the eLearning Hub!
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Catching my breath
Adrian discusses his recent visit to the World Congress of Psychiatry and the College’s work on the Cross-Governmental Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.
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Delivering a Summer School using a blended approach - Saiba A
TECCymru - in collaboration with RCPsych Wales - held their first summer school for young people in Wales who are interested in healthcare and mental health.
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Samaritans' new strategy – the importance of human connection
Registrar Dr Trudi Seneviratne and Dr Rachel Gibbons discuss the important work of Samaritans in light of their recently released strategy priorities for 2022–2027.
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What’s on the political horizon for the College in the summer recess?
Peter Hand, the College's Public Affairs and Stakeholder Manager, looks forward to how the College will be looking to influence key stakeholders from across the political spectrum.
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Summer, celebrations and looking ahead to September
In his July blog post Adrian discusses the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), the College's belated – yet successful – Summer Party and the situation in Sri Lanka.
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Looking back, looking forwards
Former College President, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, reflects on intersectionality and his own personal and professional journey in a post to celebrate South Asian History Month.
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The Reset Room: stillness and sanctuary at MCM Comic Con
Core trainee Jason Ng on his experience running a relaxation space in a busy geek convention, and how this can help make the convention accessible to people with mental health ...
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Autism Champion Blog 2022
In this special blog post about autism, the College autism champion Dr Conor Davidson reflects on the new research surrounding preferred autism terminology and communication styles
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The colour of counselling
The monthly blog of the Public Mental Health Implementation Centre, 'Perspectives on public mental health' aims to highlight the voices of practitioners, patients, carers, and public health experts.
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College EGM on 8 September
An update from Adrian about plans for an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on extending voting rights to Affiliates.
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Headspace in the Hills - Rebecca Lees
There’s always a welcome in the hillside for writer and Ordnance Survey ambassador Rebecca Lees, who has learnt the importance of ‘making time’. In this blog she reflects on the ...
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Has it been a year?
Linda Findlay reflects on her first year as Chair of the RCPsych in Scotland.
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What a week in Edinburgh
Adrian discusses what happened during a busy week at Congress, including the outcome of voting at the AGM. He also reflects on what the College has done throughout Pride month....
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Pride 2022: How times have changed
In this special blog post to celebrate Pride, Rainbow SIG Finance officer Dr Josep Vilanova reflects on how attitudes have changed since he was a trainee.
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Find out what happened at our 2022 AGM
Adrian shares an update about what happened at the 2022 AGM that took place on the first day of our International Congress in Edinburgh.
Dr Adrian James