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Academic Careers Spotlight
Dr Jonathan Gibb is a resident doctor in psychiatry who is undertaking integrated academic training – combining psychiatry with research. Jonathan is an honorary registrar in general adult psychiatry in ...
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Pioneers of Mental Health Care at Glenside Hospital Museum and the History of Psychiatry Conference
Claire Royal from the Glenside Hospital in Bristol writes about some pioneers of mental health care who are featured at the museum. The museum will soon host the RCPsych History ...
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Attitudes towards new weight management medication in people living with severe mental illness (SMI)
Welcome to this month’s blog post, in which a range of experts consider the difficulties that people living with SMI have with weight management, and reflect on a workshop they ...
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Breaking the silence: a shift in mental health awareness
At the turn of the millennium, discussing mental health was often met with silence and shame, but nowadays we now talk about our mental health far more openly.
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Would you like your malaria by infected blood injection or directly from the mosquito?
Dr Claire Hilton, the College's Honorary Archivist discusses the new item in the College Cabinet of Curiosities. It is a reproduction of a malaria jar complete with fake mosquito.
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Why we don’t change our logo or make political statements, and what we do instead
Lade discusses why the College no longer changes its logo or makes political statements and how the College will focus efforts on providing practical mental health support where needed.
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Good for their memory and good for your soul: the art of the obituary
Dr Claire Hilton, the College's Honorary Archivist discusses the College's work on obituaries and offers some advice for authors.
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South Asian Heritage Month: A bridge too far? On tackling barriers to achieving RCPsych Fellowship
As part of our South Asian Heritage Month 2025 celebrations, Dr Neeti Sandhu shares details of her own career journey, which she hopes will encourage others to recognise and realise ...
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Reflections of an outgoing chair: Building belongings, amplifying voices in challenging times
To mark Pride 2025, our outgoing Rainbow SIG chair Dr Pavan Joshi has written this brilliant blog post reflecting on his time in the role.
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Gheel, ou une colonie d'alienes: lacks title page and imprint
A blog post about unusual model of mental health care in the town of Geel and a book in the College's antiquarian collection.
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Ydych chi'n ymweld ag unrhyw wyliau cerddorol yr haf hwn?
Rydym wedi rhestru rhywfaint o gyngor i'ch helpu i fwynhau'r tymor wyliau eleni.
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Weight Management and Mental Health in Wales
Welcome to this month’s blog post, in which Dr Katherine O’Mahony and Dr Emily Peckham, introduce our new report Weight Management and Mental Health: A framework for action in Wales ...
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Mental hospital modernisation: train waggons and a salutary story
Dr Claire Hilton, the College's Honorary Archivist discusses the new item in the College Cabinet of Curiosities. It is a miniature coal train waggon with Napsbury Mental Hospital written on ...
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What's the harm in a diagnosis?
Our Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, considers the advantages and disadvantages of giving an autism diagnosis.
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Croeso i Gymru, Welcome to Wales - a summer of hwyl
A warm welcome to Wales from the Chair of RCPsych in Wales, Alka Ahuja
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How to make the most of your Congress experience!
Alongside the main Congress programme we have a number of other activities taking place allowing you to meet with like minded individuals in more relaxed settings. Find out what we've ...
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Radio hypnotic crystals, mail-order psychology and ‘Professor’ Elmer Prather
Dr Gordon Bates, the College's Historian in Residence writes about Elmer Prather, his wife Abigail Prather and their correspondence courses in psychology and radio-hynotic crystals.
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Are you based overseas? Become an international member ahead of the Congress this year and save on your ticket!
If you are considering joining the College, there is no better time than now! Explore the benefits and options available to you and save a significant amount on your ticket ...
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Community Mental Health Framework - making the vision a reality
In this blog post Lade talks about the Community Mental Health Framework and what is needed for the vision it sets out to be realised.
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RCPsych in Scotland events - a closer look
Dr Adam Daly shares his experiences as RCPsychiS Meetings Secretary, offering valuable insights into the role.
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