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"We can have a huge impact on people's lives"
Higher Trainee Dr Nina MacKenzie talks about moving from physiotherapy to psychiatry, taking CASC eight days before having a baby, job sharing, and why she'd always recommend choosing psychiatry!
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My passion for psychiatry remains unwavering
One International Medical Graduate doctor's incredible story of the challenges she overcame to become a psychiatrist, and why she's so glad she did.
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Why I love psychiatry and you will too
This inspirational blog post is by consultant psychiatrist Dr Priya Premalatha, who explains why she loves psychiatry and you will too.
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It is such an exciting time for psychiatry right now
Higher Trainee Dr David Mongan talks about his exciting research which could change the way we predict and manage psychosis in young people in the future.
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Preparing for life as a core trainee
In this brilliant blog post Dr Yasmine Young talks about taking a break before CT1, preparing for life as a core trainee, and gives her top tips to those entering ...
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Canopi psychiatrist advises TV drama about the mental health of a psychiatric nurse
‘Creisis’ is a drama aired on S4C, following the experiences of a psychiatric nurse working in a ‘Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment’ team in the Rhondda Valley. Canopi psychiatrist Dr ...
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Black History Month 2024: Reclaiming a positive narrative about Black people navigating mental health services
Read this powerful blog from Dr Uju Ugochukwu, Consultant Psychiatrist, considering how we reclaim a positive narrative about Black people navigating mental health services and our role, both individually and ...
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Firefighting won’t reverse the mental health crisis
In her September blog post, Lade discusses the challenges faced by mental health services in England due to underfunding and what the College is doing to bring about change.
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The RCPsych Archives: We don’t want your money!
Dr Claire Hilton, the College's Honorary Archivist discusses the College Archive and how people can donate.
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Behind the scenes of the Liaison Faculty in Scotland
In this month’s guest blog, Dr Prakash Shankar shares insights from his four-year tenure as Chair of the Liaison Faculty in Scotland.
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Professional Development Session (PDS): Enhancing Training Opportunities for Psychiatry Specialist Trainees
Dr Kok Keong Leong introduces the All Wales Psychiatry Trainees Professional Development Session (PDS) website. This platform is designed to provide comprehensive information and resources for trainees across all health boards ...
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A difficult month – a time for reflection but also action
In Lade’s August blog post, she reflects on the racism, discrimination, and Islamophobia that contributed to the recent civil unrest in the UK. She comments on the actions that need ...
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National Eisteddfod 2024
RCPsych Wales' Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Dafydd Huw, reflects on a day at the 2024 National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd.
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Redheaded Women, Victorian Psychiatry and Hypnotism (Part 2): Facts and Popular Fiction
Dr Gordon Bates, the College's Historian in Residence and Janette Leaf write about stigma against people with red hair that has persisted through history. This blog post looks at how ...
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Celebrating South Asian identities
Dr Amrit Sachar, the College's Joint Presidential Lead for Equity and Equality writes a blog post to conclude our celebrations of South Asian History Month.
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Tackling racism in the workplace: a year on
Twelve months after the launch of our Act Against Racism campaign and the launch of our Act Against Racism campaign, what progress has been made?
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New legislative programme in King's Speech
In Lade’s July blog, she reflects on the contents of the King’s Speech, the implications for psychiatry in the UK, and the College’s response.
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South Asian History Month: Challenging traditions – Navigating mental health stigma for South Asian youth in the UK
4th year medical student, Projit Kar, writes a blog post to celebrate this year's South Asian History Month.
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Congress 2024: building empathy and understanding
Lade looks back an exciting Congress which featured Dr Hilary Cass giving her first ever keynote. She also reflects on Pride month and the importance of continuing to celebrate and ...
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Neuropsychiatry in Scotland: Uncovering hidden gems
In this month's blog post, Dr Maytal Wolfe provides an insightful overview of Neuropsychiatry in Scotland, the Faculty's recent conference in Glasgow and what's next for the Faculty in Scotland....
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