RCPsych in Scotland blog
This page features blog posts from around Scotland: projects our members are working on, recruitment initiatives, our engagement with the third sector, teaching, training or just the day-to-day experience of working in mental health services in Scotland.
If you have something that might be of interest to members and would like to write a future blog then please contact Angela Currie. Our Chair will have the final say on which ones we publish.
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Reflecting on Global Trauma: How Psychiatrists Can Support Those Affected
RCPsych in Scotland Chair, Dr Jane Morris, and Policy Lead, Dr Jim Crabb reflect on global trauma and the role psychiatrists can play in supporting those affected.
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Catatonia – new tools for an old challenge
Dr Ewan Mahony and Dr Cormac Maguire explore the challenges of diagnosing catatonia and introduce new practical tools to support clinicians.
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Hail CESR! The portfolio pathway and how I successfully navigated my way to specialist registration
A personal, practical reflection from Dr Juliette Fowler on successfully navigating the CESR (Portfolio Pathway) and achieving specialist registration.
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Opinion: Attending to patients who do not attend - missed appointments deserve clinical attention
Responding negatively to patients who miss appointments is likely to further discourage attendance since their absence may be indicative of deeper challenges.
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Gàidhlig air làrach-lìn Colaiste Rìoghail Lighichean-Inntinn na h-Alba
View the gaelic version of our latest RCPsych in Scotland guest blog from Dr Lynn Brown.
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Gaelic joins the RCPsych in Scotland webpage
Dr Lynn Brown introduces Gaelic to the RCPsych in Scotland webpages
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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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The role and value of RCPsych in Scotland in influencing and public affairs
Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Election Dr Jane Morris explores how the College in Scotland can influence meaningful change.
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