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Planning for winter
In her September blog post, Lade talks about the pressures that mental healthcare faces as we move closer to winter. She also discusses the value and future of the workforce, ...
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The Learning Disability GP – Building a service in learning disability medicine
Dr Maria Vincent, GP Specialist in Learning Disability Medicine and Clinical Fellow in Learning Disability Psychiatry, talks about the role of a GP in the learning disability team.
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CAMHS spotlight interviews #3 – Dr John Ward interviews Dr Kate Stein
Our series of blog posts sees leading child and adolescent psychiatrists conduct interviews between themselves to shine a light on their speciality. Today we have Dr Richard Hayes interviewing Dr ...
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Taking a hard earned break
In her August blog post Lade speaks of her excitement at taking the helm as President and pays tribute to our departing CEO.
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The live power of small conferences
In this month's guest blog, Scottish Vice Chair Dr Jane Morris talks about Scottish Conferences and the importance of Faculties as the backbone of Scottish psychiatry
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Immediate past and current RCPsych presidents on the present and future of public mental health
Welcome to this month’s blog post, in which Dr Adrian James and Dr Lade Smith CBE discuss their shared vision of public mental health, highlighting their commitment to addressing challenges, ...
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South Asian History Month: My journey from South Asian to UK practice, second motherhood, community and cultural differences
Dr Supriya Agarwal talks about the challenges of coming to work as a psychiatrist in the UK, and her experiences over the last four years.
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CAMHS spotlight interviews #2 – Dr Richard Hayes interviews Dr Rory Conn
Our series of blog posts sees leading child and adolescent psychiatrists conduct interviews between themselves to shine a light on their speciality. Today we have Dr Richard Hayes interviewing Dr ...
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Our time is now - a poem to welcome Lade
A poem, written by a member of the College who wishes to remain anonymous, was read out to our new President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, at a session during International ...
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Unlocking the language of public mental health: About the PMHIC’s new A–Z Glossary
Welcome to this month's blog post, featuring Dr Peter Byrne (Joint Clinical and Strategic Director of the PMHIC; Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist at East London NHS Foundation Trust) who has developed ...
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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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