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The Coronation of King Charles, Patron of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
In his May blog post, Adrian discusses a wide range of topics including the College’s progress on promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. He also looks reflects on his tenure as ...
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Living with a Serious Mental Illness
For this year's Mental Health Awareness Week, one of the College’s Patient Representatives has written a powerful blog post about the challenges of growing up with an SMI.
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Anxiety and Eating Disorders, Dr Isabella Jurewicz
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety. Dr Isabella Jurewicz has written a blog piece on the topic of anxiety and its links with eating disorders ...
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Your College Needs You
In her latest update, Scottish Chair Dr Linda Findlay talks about the necessity of positively influencing mental health services through the policy work of the College in Scotland, developments in ...
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Book review: Checkpoint by Joe Donnelly
Dr Chun Chiang Sin Fai Lam discusses this wide-ranging tour of mental health issues in video games.
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Young minds online
What are children and young people viewing online, and how does it affect their mental health? Jane Morris, psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and PMHIC Advisory Board member discusses this topic, and ...
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Happy Easter, Chag Pesach Sameach, Ramadan Mubarak!
In his April blog post Adrian talks about the Hewitt Review and gambling addiction. He also pays tribute to the College’s Fellows and Honorary Fellows.
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The spring budget – what it means for us
In his March blog post, Adrian discusses the spring budget, industrial action and inspirational leaders. He also discusses the CQC's visit to the College.
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A guide to Congress 2023 for students and trainees – by the Psychiatric Trainees’ Committee (PTC) Chair
Are you a student or trainee who is looking to attend Congress 2023? Take a look through our Student and Trainee Guide!
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Development in Afghanistan: A Personal Reflection on Progress, Challenges and Lessons Learned
A blog post by Dr Peter Hughes based on work with Action Against Hunger (Action contre la faim) and the Dutch Mental Health Surge Support and Psychosocial Support Programme (DSS ...
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World Autism Acceptance Week 2023 – new developments
Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson updates us about the latest work the Royal College of Psychiatrists is doing on autism.
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023: Reflections from an Expert by Experience
Eating Disorders Awareness week was 27 February to 5 March, so we talked to Sian Ogle, Expert by Experience and PMHIC Advisory Board member, about the impact and priorities of ...
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Is Psychiatry Working?
Professor Femi Oyebode discusses the six-part BBC Radio 4 series that he co-hosted.
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IWD 2023: Embracing equity, promoting excellence
Dr Ananta Dave discusses the collective soul searching on this years' International Women’s Day.
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IWD 2023: Consider the impact you can make for women
Dr Fabida Aria discusses the journey that womankind has been on, and how far we need to go still.
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Dadl Iechyd Meddwl Pobl Ifanc
Atodiad Polisi, David Morris, yn myfyrio ar y ddadl iechyd meddwl person ifanc a gynhaliwyd yn bersonol ar garreg drws y Senedd.
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RCPsych Wales – Young Person's Mental Health Debate
RCPsych Wales Policy Attachment, David Morris, reflects on the recent young person's mental health debate which took place in person, on the doorstep of the Senedd.
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A special dinner
In his February blog post Adrian discusses a special dinner with Health Education England, solidarity with Turkey and Syria, and the transition to the next College President.
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Francis Galton: Narrative of an explorer in the human sciences
In the context of the College's exhibition on the legacies of eugenics, John Hall summarises the life and work of Francis Galton who coined the term eugenics.
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A busy year ahead
Matthew James, RCPsych in Scotland Policy Officer, provides an overview of some of the upcoming policy priorities for the College in Scotland.
RCPsych in Scotland