Blogs
We have a wide range of blogs including our President's Updates blog, our Careers in Psychiatry blog as well as blogs for topics such as Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and our cultural blog.
Additionally there is our main RCPsych blog which includes posts on a broad diversity of topics.
You can use the category menu below to filter posts from all of these blogs.
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Supporting people to thrive
Mental illness is becoming a leading cause of disability, we need a benefits system that supports people to thrive, says the College's President, Dr Lade Smith CBE, in this blog ...
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A story of transformation
The College’s recently departed Chief Executive Officer, Paul Rees MBE, writes about his memorable and transformational seven years at the organisation, and what was achieved over this period.
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Welcoming Sonia Walter as the College’s interim CEO
Lade’s November blog post includes a warm welcome to our new interim CEO Sonia Walter, discusses changes to the political landscape, and introduces the College's new Artist-in-Residence.
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Making Scottish psychiatry sexy again
Chair of the RCPsych in Scotland, Jane Morris, reflects on the efforts this year and discusses what's ahead for the College and members in Scotland.
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Returning after a nine year break
Dr Maria Casserly talks about taking a nine year break, returning to medicine and the benefits of Higher Training.
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My special interest in addictions and substance misuse
Dr Deepak Moyal talks about his special interest in addictions, and the opportunities special interest days provide to learn competences and gain new experiences.
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Embracing Neurodiversity: My journey from diagnosis to psychiatry trainee
Dr Wamique Gajdhar talks about the challenges and advantages of having autism and ADHD as a trainee psychiatrist.
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My passion for my special interest day and tips for Core Trainees
Dr Lauren Fitzmaurice talks about her special interest in e-learning, and provides tips for Core Trainees to prepare them for Higher Training.
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CAMHS spotlight interviews #5 – Dr Jenny Price interviews Dr Susan Howson
Our series of blog posts sees leading child and adolescent psychiatrists conduct interviews between themselves to shine a light on their speciality. In this interview, Dr Jenny Price interviews Dr ...
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Life as a neurodivergent psychiatrist
Dr Anna Rebowska talks about life as a high flying neurodivergent psychiatrist and has suggestions for neurodivergent people interested in becoming psychiatrists.
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Pursuing my interest in medical leadership
Dr Eleanor Swift has spent her special interest days during ST6 exploring her passion for medical leadership and digital innovation.
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Remembering the struggles, remembering the achievements
For Black History Month, we hear from the College's CEO Paul Rees, who reflects on the challenges he and others have faced with racism, and the inspiring success stories which ...