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Through the decades: A deep dive through 75 years of NHS history
From the National Health Service Act to the recent election of Dr Lade Smith as the College’s newest President, we explore the history of psychiatry within the NHS and its ...
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South Asian History Month: Breaking barriers – The imperative of an innovative mindset for clinicians from a South Asian background
For South Asian History Month, Dr Amit Chougule delves into the importance of developing an innovative mindset and how cultivating this can greatly benefit clinicians in their careers and patient ...
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My final month as President
In his final Presidential blog post, Adrian looks back on his eventful three years as President, from taking office during the pandemic through to the current day.
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Mental Health amongst migrants
The team from the Cardiff Refugee Health Project, a student-led project raising the profile of refugee and asylum seek health through education and advocacy, have written for RCPsych Wales.
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CAMHS spotlight interviews #1 – Dr Jessica Scott interviews Dr Dasha Nicholls
In a new series of blog posts, leading child and adolescent psychiatrists conduct interviews between themselves to shine a light on their speciality. First up is Dr Jessica Scott interviewing ...
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Working towards mental health equality for asylum seekers and refugees in Norfolk
For World Refugee Day 2023 we hear about how a pioneering clinic is advancing the mental health equality of asylum seekers and refugees in Norfolk.
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Celebrating Pride 2023
Adrian celebrates the College's work on equality and diversity but acknowledges how we still have much to do.
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We’ve known about ADHD for over 200 years – it’s time to move the conversation forward
Dr Dietmar Hank has written a special blog post as part of creating awareness for ADHD.
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Liverpool and the Power of Suggestion: Alfred Betts Taplin and the Psycho-Therapeutic Institute
Dr Gordon Bates discusses the history of psychotherapeutics in Liverpool, including the Liverpool Psycho-Therapeutic Institution (LPI) and Alfred Betts Taplin.
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What evolution tells us about LGBTQ+ history
Dr Pavan Joshi, Chair of the College's Rainbow Special Interest Group, has written a special blog post as part of the College's Pride month celebrations.
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Behind the cover - a neurodivergence design by a neurodivergent designer
We hear from Emily - a dyslexic and autistic illustrator, graphic designer and podcaster -who designed the cover of one of the issues of RCPsych Insight, a cover that features ...
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The task ahead: embedding a public mental health approach in the reorganised NHS
Nearly a year since their formalisation as legal entities, what do Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) mean for public mental health? Oliver Chantler, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the ...
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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.
Dr Adrian James