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Supporting Ukraine
The College paid tribute to Council member Dr Steve Pearce, who died last week after a long illness.
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Urgent action needed to address mental health risks of climate change
Adrian reflects on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report and the implications of climate change on mental health.
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What about the mental health recovery?
In his February blog post, Adrian makes the case for a fully funded mental health recovery plan and talks about his work with the NHS Race and Health Observatory.
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Happy New Year
In his first blog post of the year Adrian offers congratulations, highlights support available to members, and previews the year ahead.
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A farewell to 2021
As we come to the end of another year, Adrian reflects on the events of another year dominated by the pandemic. He also looks back at the many achievements that ...
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What next for mental health? It’s time to walk the talk
In light of the recent spending review, our President Dr Adrian James shares his thoughts on funding for mental health.
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RCPsych at COP26
Adrian’s November blog post looks back at the COP26 conference - and the effect of climate change on migration - as well as the recent RCPsych Awards ceremony.
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A mental health workforce for the future
In his October blog post, Adrian talks about the College’s work to influence mental health funding and workforce decisions, and remarks on some College successes.
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Getting ready for a busy autumn
Adrian’s September blog post discusses the upcoming government spending review and looks back at a recent roundtable event for children and young people.
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Responding to the heartbreaking events in Afghanistan
RCPsych President, Dr Adrian James responds to the situation unfolding in Afghanistan and the implications for veterans' mental health.
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Reopening, football and NHS reforms
In his July blog post, Adrian reflects on an exceptionally busy time for the country, the College and him personally.
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A month of learning, reflection and change
In his blog post, Adrian talks about June being a month of learning, reflection and change.
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Supporting our members at home and abroad
Adrian’s May blog discusses the COVID crisis in south Asia, the member experience survey, and some of the ways the College is supporting members at home and overseas.
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Taking tentative steps
In his April blog Adrian discusses the vaccine roll-out for people with SMIs and highlights the way the College has been in the headlines recently.
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Marking a year of COVID-19
A year on from the first lockdown, Adrian reflects on the highs and lows of the last year and focuses on some important initiatives in the year ahead.
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My firsthand experience of great NHS care
Adrian experiences good NHS care first hand, and looks forward to the opportunities presented by the Mental Health Act White Paper and plans for NHS Reform.
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A new year for the College
In his January blog Adrian sounds a hopeful note, while highlighting the challenges and changes which lie ahead in 2021.
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Looking ahead to 2021
Recovery and renewal are two topics which feature highly as Adrian uses his December blog to look forward to 2021.
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Spending Review: we may survive a tsunami of mental illness but only sustainable funding will tackle this crisis
Dr Adrian James reviews the recent announcements from the Government's Spending Review that will affect psychiatry and mental health.
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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.
Dr Adrian James