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Inspiration and reasons for optimism
In his November blog, Adrian explains why he is inspired by the work of our members, and highlights the importance of the forthcoming College elections.
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Kelvin Plomer of Jagex discusses mental health in the workplace
Dr Sin Fai Lam speaks to Kelvin Plomer from Jagex about promoting mental wellbeing within the game development workplace.
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Women psychiatrists, 100 years ago by Dr Claire Hilton
Dr Claire Hilton the College's Historian in Residence discusses women in psychiatry a hundred years ago.
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My mum, the liaison psychiatrist
Akshita Brahma turns to her mum, liaison psychiatrist Dr Sanjukta Das, to find out how the pandemic has also posed major challenges for mental health professionals – and how they’re ...
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What it’s like being redeployed from psychiatry to A&E during a pandemic
Trainee psychiatrist Dr Alex Beadel describes the whirlwind experience of being deployed to emergency medicine during the initial COVID surge – and why it solidified his decision to choose psychiatry....
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We must work together
In his October blog, Adrian discusses the College’s work to influence government policy, and hails the creation of the Association of Black Psychiatrists.
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What makes a great psychiatrist? Four core skills every trainee psychiatrist needs
Interested in specialising in psychiatry? Dr Ian Collings explores the key competencies that are vital for any medical student or trainee doctor transitioning into mental health.
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Interview with Samara Linton for Black History Month
Samara Linton is a junior doctor, award-winning writer and content creator. She is the co-author of Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography and co-editor of The Colour of Madness: Exploring BAME ...
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£10 million to support university students through pandemic
The Welsh Government has announced it’s providing an extra £10 million this year towards supporting university students during the pandemic.
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Bloods, sweat and…lots of tea: a day in the life of an on-call psychiatric trainee
Wonder what it’s like to be on call for a large psychiatric hospital? Trainee psychiatrist Dr Kay Sunderland takes us minute-by-minute through a fast-paced day supporting acutely unwell patients.
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View from the front: three perspectives on military psychiatry
Working with NATO, training to evacuate from helicopters, tackling the Himalayas ... Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Charlie Tweed and his two colleagues explore some of the surprising and challenging opportunities they’ve ...
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Celutions talks on Black History Month
"Black mental health has always been important, but if there’s a time to pay it some attention – the time is now."
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Why we should prioritise adult ADHD
Why we should prioritise adult ADHD - A blog from the RCPsych in Scotland's ADHD Subgroup
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Five things you (probably) don’t know about forensic psychiatry
In the first blog of our Choose Psychiatry series, Dr Stania Kamara takes us behind the scenes of the criminal justice system, as she explains some of the lesser-known aspects ...
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COVID-19 distress in India: A psychiatrist's perspective
World Mental Health Day 2020: Consultant psychiatrist Divya Nallur discusses the effects of the pandemic in India.
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Reflecting on Black Lives Matter and celebrating the new Association of Black Psychiatrists
Dr Mosun Fapohunda speaks of the momentous events of this year and how they have affected black people and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in general.
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Looking back and moving forward: the College gears up for autumn
Dr Adrian James discusses ways to make your voice heard, digital exams, international support and more.
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PTC Blog - Welcome to Surg Lt Cdr Luke Baker, the New PTC Chair
Surg Lt Cdr Luke Baker, the newly elected chair of the RCPsych Psychiatric Trainees' Committee, gives an overview of his thoughts regarding his previous 4 years in the PTC and ...
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Swipe right: help with brain research from home
NeuroSwipe is a pilot Citizen Science project that allows members of the public to make meaningful contributions to brain imaging research from their own home.
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What is the RCPsych Roll of Honour?
A blog post about the RCPsych roll of honour an online publication of office holders of the College since 1971, and people who have achieved excellence in their work in ...
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