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College shortlisted for international award after online exams success
The transformational impact of the cross-College exams digitisation project has been globally recognised, with the College being shortlisted to win an international e-Assessment Award.
More informationStatement from RCPsych on the death of George Floyd
Our statement following the recent verdict.
More informationCountry in the grip of a mental health crisis with children worst affected, new analysis finds
Children and young people are bearing the brunt of the mental health crisis caused by the pandemic, new analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists has found.
More informationRCPsych response to the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
The College issues a statement in response to the Government's report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
More informationThousands of young people missing out on drug and alcohol treatment as budgets cut by over a third
New analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows £26m (37%) in real terms has been cut from youth addiction services in England between 2013/14 and 2019/20.
More informationCombat the mental health fallout of COVID-19 by improving access to social prescribing, say Royal Colleges
Access to social prescribing services must be expanded to help tackle the mental health consequences of loneliness and isolation caused by COVID-19, says a new report published by two Medical Royal Colleges.
More informationHidden epidemic of eating disorders because of COVID-19, new research finds
Referrals to eating disorder inpatient settings and emergency admissions to acute hospitals have increased by a fifth and waiting times have doubled since the pandemic in a Provider Collaborative in the south of England, according to new research.
More informationDame Fiona Caldicott: A message from the President
RCPsych President Dr Adrian James expressed his immense sadness today at the death of Dame Fiona Caldicott, the first woman President of the College.
More information1 in 3 Covid patients put on a ventilator experience extensive symptoms of PTSD
1 in 3 (35%) Covid-19 patients put on a ventilator experience extensive symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to new research published in BJPsych Open.
More informationLack of beds leaves patients with serious mental illness without treatment during the pandemic
Mental health hospitals in England are operating at capacity, a recent survey from the Royal College of Psychiatrists has found.
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Statement from RCPsych about the use of the High Intensity Network
Statement on use of the High Intensity Network.
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RCPsych declares a climate and ecological emergency
The College has published a position statement including an ambitious strategy in response to the climate and ecological emergencies the world faces.
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College shortlisted for international award after online exams success
The transformational impact of the cross-College exams digitisation project has been globally recognised, with the College being shortlisted to win an international e-Assessment Award.
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Statement from RCPsych on the pandemic situation in the Indian subcontinent
A statement regarding the pandemic situation in the Indian subcontinent.
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Statement from RCPsych on the death of George Floyd
Our statement following the recent verdict.
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Stop detaining asylum seekers with a mental illness, urges Royal College of Psychiatrists
Asylum seekers with a mental illness should not be held in immigration detention centres as they can cause significant deterioration in mental health and increase the risk of suicide, says a new report published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Country in the grip of a mental health crisis with children worst affected, new analysis finds
Children and young people are bearing the brunt of the mental health crisis caused by the pandemic, new analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists has found.
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RCPsych response to the report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
The College issues a statement in response to the Government's report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
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Thousands of young people missing out on drug and alcohol treatment as budgets cut by over a third
New analysis by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows £26m (37%) in real terms has been cut from youth addiction services in England between 2013/14 and 2019/20.
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Combat the mental health fallout of COVID-19 by improving access to social prescribing, say Royal Colleges
Access to social prescribing services must be expanded to help tackle the mental health consequences of loneliness and isolation caused by COVID-19, says a new report published by two Medical Royal Colleges.
More information18mar by RCPsych Press Office