The RCPsych blog
In addition to many subject-specific blogs, we also have a blog that will contain a wide variety of content that concerns all areas of psychiatry and mental health.
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Community mental health transformation: opportunities and challenges
As community transformation gets underway in England, the role for our members will be significant in providing leadership to growing teams. Dr Helen Crimlisk and Rosanna Flury reflect on how ...
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A psychiatrist’s guide to overcoming loneliness and protecting our mental wellbeing this Christmas
Dr Mani Krishnan, Chair of the College's Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry, shares some helpful advice on dealing with loneliness and isolation over the holiday period.
Dr Mani Santhana Krishnan -
"Goodbye was painful" - reflections on a life changing journey
A brilliant written account of an unforgettable and unpredented sailing trip alongside colleagues and young patients.
Professor Nandini Chakraborty -
Voyage to recovery!
A group of early intervention psychiatrists and their patients embarked on the trip of a lifetime - the adventure is told through a video diary by Professor Nandini Chakraborty.
Professor Nandini Chakraborty -
Electronic patient records: just eight minutes could make a difference to how you work
Former mental health CCIO, Professor Joe McDonald explains how a new national usability survey focusing on electronic patient records systems in mental health could help improve how the technology supports ...
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COVID-19 distress in India: A psychiatrist's perspective
World Mental Health Day 2020: Consultant psychiatrist Divya Nallur discusses the effects of the pandemic in India.
Divya Ganesh Nallur -
Stress Awareness Month with Dr Adrian James
To commemorate Stress Awareness Month which runs throughout April, the Royal College of Psychiatrists spoke to our Registrar and newly elected President, Dr Adrian James, on stress relief, peer support ...
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"We need to learn directly from survivors": Dr Ruth Reed on sexual harm and mental health
In solidarity with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, The Royal College of Psychiatrists sat down with Dr Ruth Reed to discuss the misconceptions surrounding sexual harm.
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What's new in the Old Age Psychiatry Faculty?
Two ST4 trainees in Old Age psychiatry are excited about the role the Faculty can play in members' careers.
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Out of Programme Training in Pantang Hospital, Ghana – Dr Konstantinos Tsamakis, April 2017
Dr Kostas Tsamakis details his rewarding time spent in Pantang Hospital, Ghana.
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Assignment with WHO to Syria – Dr Peter Hughes, February 2014
Dr Peter Hughes talks about his time training health professionals how to use the WHO mhGAP manual in Syria.
Dr Peter Hughes