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Holding onto what matters
To mark Pride 2020, Dr Maire Cooney discusses how the concept of physical distancing may already be familiar to LGBT+ people, and celebrates the importance of visibility and acceptance.
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The College carries on
In her May blog, Wendy reflects on an exceptional few weeks and updates on events, training, exams, wellbeing support and much more.
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How we decide what to buy for the RCPsych Library
Find out how we collaborate to decide what to buy for the College Library's collections.
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RCPsych Wales - Psychiatrist and ex-model deliver workshops to promote body esteem
Psychiatrist and ex-model, turned social media influencer join forces to promote body esteem and the Celebrate Everybody Project
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Let's address systemic racism
One of our new leads for race equality sends her love to the NHS on its 72nd birthday, with a heartfelt wish to address systemic racism.
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RCPsych Wales - Senedd Cymru Election 2021
Ahead of the Senedd Cymru election, RCPsych Wales are calling for parity, with access to the right services in the right place and communities working together to reduce poor mental ...
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An Anniversary: London Medical Students at Belsen 75 Years Ago
On the anniversary of the liberation of Belsen concentration camp, a special blog to commemorate the work of the medical students who worked with the weakest of those incarcerated.
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PTC blog - April 2020
This is the second blog from the PTC which we are producing alongside our bi-monthly newsletter.
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Psychiatric care and the 1918 flu pandemic by Dr Claire Hilton
Dr Claire Hilton the College's Historian in Residence discusses psychiatric care around the time of the 1918 pandemic.
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Stress Awareness Month with Dr Adrian James
To commemorate Stress Awareness Month which runs throughout April, the Royal College of Psychiatrists spoke to our Registrar and newly elected President, Dr Adrian James, on stress relief, peer support ...
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An update from the President on COVID-19
College President Wendy Burns reviews all the changes and measures the College is putting into place to support its members during these difficult times.
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Onward and upward: exploring women's mental health on International Women's Day
WHMSIG Chairs Dr Beena Rajkumar and Dr Ruth Reed look back at a year of trials and triumphs for women's mental health.
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PTC blog - March 2020
The PTC been thinking for a long time our engagement with our fellow trainees and how we can reach as many of you as possible. Welcome to the new PTC ...
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Celebrating the life of Elizabeth Zetzel for International Women's Day
Our Historian in Residence, Dr Claire Hilton, explores the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Zetzel to mark this year's International Women's Day (8 March).
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RCPsych Wales - Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol
On the 2nd of March, the minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol legislation comes into effect in Wales. The aim of this legislation is to reduce the excessive consumption of ...
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29 days of action
In her February blog, Wendy reflects on a busy month, celebrating a small victory for mental health funding and a big change to College investments.
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Gender, sexuality and psychiatry: Interview with LGBT+ activist Dr Louise Theodosiou
We discuss the misconceptions surrounding gender, what schools can do to educate their pupils on mental health, and more.
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RCPsych Wales January Update
A look back at the work of RCPsych Wales over the last year and an outline of upcoming projects.
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Captain's Log, Stardate January 2020 - Dr John Mitchell, outgoing PMO Psychiatry, Mental Health Directorate, Scottish Government
Dr John Mitchell writes the first guest blog of 2020 with an entertaining sci-fi take on mental health and Star Trek: Seeking out new worlds and new civilisations.
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"We need to learn directly from survivors": Dr Ruth Reed on sexual harm and mental health
In solidarity with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, The Royal College of Psychiatrists sat down with Dr Ruth Reed to discuss the misconceptions surrounding sexual harm.
Dr Ruth Reed