President's blog
This blog allows the College President, currently Dr Adrian James, to share their thoughts on life in and around the College. This blog is typically updated monthly.
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A special time of year
In his April blog post, Adrian talks about the need for a long-term plan for mental health and our new resource on asylum seekers and refugees.
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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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