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Here you'll find our press releases, our official responses to external events and other news from around the College.

We also have dedicated news pages for our Devolved Nations (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales/Cymru).

Assisted dying Bill risks preventable deaths of people with treatable mental illness warns RCPsych

Ahead of the third reading vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, expected in the House of Commons, expected this Friday (20 June 2025), the Royal College of Psychiatrists reminds MPs that terminal illness is a risk factor for suicide and warns that a treatable mental illness could be a cause for a person wanting to end their life.

More information Press release, News
19jun by Press Office
  • Assisted dying Bill risks preventable deaths of people with treatable mental illness warns RCPsych

    Ahead of the third reading vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales, expected in the House of Commons, expected this Friday (20 June 2025), the Royal College of Psychiatrists reminds MPs that terminal illness is a risk factor for suicide and warns that a treatable mental illness could be a cause for a person wanting to end their life.

    More information Press release, News
    19jun by Press Office
  • Dr Ian Hall elected as next Treasurer

    The results are in from an election with two impressive contenders.

    More information Statement / comment
    18jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • Scotland is facing a mental health emergency say leading psychiatrists

    Scotland is facing a mental health emergency – the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland said today.

    More information Scotland news, Press release
    16jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • 2025 Birthday Honours recognise leading psychiatrists

    We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the 2025 Birthday Honours list.

    More information Online news
    13jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • Dr Asha Praseedom appointed as new RCPsych Books Editor

    The College is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Asha Praseedom as its new Books Editor.

    More information Online news
    11jun by RCPsych Digital team
  • NHS funding boost welcome but mental health must receive fair share, says RCPsych President

    President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on the Chancellor's spending review.

    More information Statement / comment
    11jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • Urgent and Emergency Care Plan welcome but must have a clinically-led approach

    President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care's new plan to improve urgent and emergency care.

    More information Statement / comment
    06jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • "Accurate and reliable data collection is needed if we are to fully understand the scale of ADHD delays" says RCPsych ADHD Champion

    Dr Ulrich Müller-Sedgwick, ADHD Champion at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new King's Fund report about ADHD.

    More information Statement / comment
    03jun by RCPsych Press Office
  • Nobody with ADHD should wait years for life-changing care, says RCPsych

    The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling for an end to people waiting years for the life-changing care they need to manage their condition.

    More information Statement / comment
    29may by RCPsych Press Office
  • Even small amounts of cannabis used daily cause significant harm – RCPsych responds to London Drugs Commission

    RCPsych responds to London Drugs Commission report, warning that even small amounts of cannabis used daily cause significant harm.

    More information Statement / comment
    29may by RCPsych Press Office