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Cost-of-living crisis threat of ‘pandemic proportions’ to mental health, warns UK’s leading psychiatrist
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for an urgent cash injection for NHS mental health services to match inflation.
More informationPolitical crisis having devastating toll on mental health services
Northern Ireland’s political crisis is having a devastating toll on plans to improve mental health services, psychiatrists warned today.
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Mental health patients still sent hundreds of miles away from home for treatment
The dangerous practice of sending people with a mental illness hundreds of miles away from home for weeks at a time continues in England, according to new analysis published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
More informationHospital admissions for eating disorders increased by 84% in the last five years
The Royal College of Psychiatrists launches new Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders guidance for frontline staff so that people with eating disorders needing urgent care can be identified and treated earlier.
More informationRoyal College of Psychiatrists responds to the Queen's speech
The Royal College of Psychiatrists respond to legislation drafted to address the nation’s mental health, mentioned today in the Queen’s speech.
More informationRoyal College of Psychiatrists launches new resource to support the mental health of asylum seekers and refugees
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is launching information aimed at health and social care professionals in the UK supporting asylum seekers and refugees with their mental health.
More informationOne in two LGBTQ + psychiatrists have experienced hostility at work because of their sexuality or gender identity
A survey commissioned by the College has revealed that almost one in two LGBTQ+ psychiatrists have experienced hostility at work because of their sexuality or gender identity,
More informationCBT helping overcome mental health problems as nearly 2 million appointments take place in 2021
New data analysed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows a record number of annual appointments for those accessing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) across England.
More informationNew integrated treatment could transform the lives of adults with life-threatening anorexia nervosa
Providing uninterrupted stepped care could transform outcomes for adults with anorexia nervosa, a new study suggests.
More informationThousands of children falling through the cracks as pandemic and funding cuts take their toll
Thousands of children and young people with drug and alcohol problems are falling through the cracks because of the perfect storm created by the pandemic and years of drastic funding cuts to youth addiction services, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes the publication of NICE guidance on depression
The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes the NICE publication of the first guideline in 12 years to help clinicians identify, treat and manage depression in adults.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists praises Secretary of State for Health for talking openly about mental health
The Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid, discussed his family experience with mental health and suicide in a recent speech.
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RCPsych welcomes £150m Mental Health Act funding and calls for extra 494 psychiatrists to make reforms a reality
The Government have announced an extra £150 million investment over the next three years to fund NHS mental health services.
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Honorary Fellows and President’s medal winners accept awards at Congress ceremony
A number of prestigious awards were presented at a ceremony during RCPsych's 2022 International Congress in Edinburgh.
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Cost-of-living crisis threat of ‘pandemic proportions’ to mental health, warns UK’s leading psychiatrist
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for an urgent cash injection for NHS mental health services to match inflation.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes Government investment to tackle gaps in student mental health services
The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes Government investment to tackle gaps in student mental health services
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RCPsych welcomes new set of elected Fellows
The College has held the second of three events to celebrate newly elected Fellows of the College. These ceremonies honour the amazing contributions of our senior members, from around the world, to the field of psychiatry.
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Political crisis having devastating toll on mental health services
Northern Ireland’s political crisis is having a devastating toll on plans to improve mental health services, psychiatrists warned today.
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RCPsych welcome focus on mental health in new anti-smoking proposals
A new independent review on tobacco led by Dr Javed Khan OBE has been published, setting out recommendations to help the government meet its smokefree ambition by 2030.
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Mental health patients still sent hundreds of miles away from home for treatment
The dangerous practice of sending people with a mental illness hundreds of miles away from home for weeks at a time continues in England, according to new analysis published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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