Blogs
We have a diverse range of blogs including our President's Updates, #ChoosePsychiatry as well as blogs for topics such as Black Lives Matter and Minds on Film. You can use the categories below to view all the posts from specific blogs.
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Inspiration and reasons for optimism
In his November blog, Adrian explains why he is inspired by the work of our members, and highlights the importance of the forthcoming College elections.
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Kelvin Plomer of Jagex discusses mental health in the workplace
Dr Sin Fai Lam speaks to Kelvin Plomer from Jagex about promoting mental wellbeing within the game development workplace.
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Women psychiatrists, 100 years ago by Dr Claire Hilton
Dr Claire Hilton the College's Historian in Residence discusses women in psychiatry a hundred years ago.
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International Congress 2021
We are delighted to announce the 2021 International Congress will be fully virtual!
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My mum, the liaison psychiatrist
Akshita Brahma turns to her mum, liaison psychiatrist Dr Sanjukta Das, to find out how the pandemic has also posed major challenges for mental health professionals – and how they’re ...
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What it’s like being redeployed from psychiatry to A&E during a pandemic
Trainee psychiatrist Dr Alex Beadel describes the whirlwind experience of being deployed to emergency medicine during the initial COVID surge – and why it solidified his decision to choose psychiatry....
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We must work together
In his October blog, Adrian discusses the College’s work to influence government policy, and hails the creation of the Association of Black Psychiatrists.
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What makes a great psychiatrist? Four core skills every trainee psychiatrist needs
Interested in specialising in psychiatry? Dr Ian Collings explores the key competencies that are vital for any medical student or trainee doctor transitioning into mental health.
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Interview with Samara Linton for Black History Month
Samara Linton is a junior doctor, award-winning writer and content creator. She is the co-author of Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography and co-editor of The Colour of Madness: Exploring BAME ...
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£10 million to support university students through pandemic
The Welsh Government has announced it’s providing an extra £10 million this year towards supporting university students during the pandemic.
RCPsych Wales