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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).
Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.
RCPsych urges anyone affected by suicidal thoughts to seek support this World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, RCPsych is launching two new information resources, Suicidal thoughts and Supporting someone in distress or with suicidal thoughts.
Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
Royal College of Psychiatrists congratulates Professor Swaran Singh on becoming a life peer
Professor Swaran Singh is the first psychiatrist to be appointed a life peer in 16 years.
Mental health personalised care framework welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on a new framework designed to improve the care of adults who have a severe mental illness in England.
Day of impact at the Senedd: RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at annual Summer School
RCPsych in Wales guides MSs on mental health and inspires young people at our annual Summer School.
LeDeR Report 2024 welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Rohit Shankar MBE, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists responds to a new report about the lives and deaths of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
World Cup 2026 excitement can hide serious harms of gambling, warns RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is warning all football fans to be aware of the risks associated with gambling as the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 begins.
RCPsych in NI comments on Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report
RCPsych in NI has issued a statement in response to the final report of the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry.
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Over 150 organisations call on global financiers to help address $5 trillion cost of mental illness
A coalition of more than 150 global psychiatric associations and mental health charities is urging international financial institutions to improve mental healthcare across the world by placing conditions on the funding they lend countries.
More information15sep by RCPsych Press Office -
Strong school-family communication is the best way to boost attendance, new review finds
A new evidence review has found that strong communication and engagement between schools and families is the most effective way to improve school attendance.
More information11sep by RCPsych in Wales -
2027 Election: Mental health crisis must be a priority, says RCPsych in NI
The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland is calling on political parties to make mental health a priority ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.
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RCPsych update on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales
Earlier this year, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales was reintroduced to the House of Commons.
More information10sep by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych urges anyone affected by suicidal thoughts to seek support this World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, RCPsych is launching two new information resources, Suicidal thoughts and Supporting someone in distress or with suicidal thoughts.
More information10sep by RCPsych Press Office -
Mental health and clinical expertise must be at the heart of Scotland's NHS reform, says RCPsychiS
Following the publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government and the significant changes to NHS Scotland, RCPsychiS is urging Ministers to ensure mental health is at the heart of its reform agenda.
More information04sep by RCPsych Press Office -
Mental health services must change to better support survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse, acknowledges RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has today published a new position statement that addresses the impact of non-recent child sexual abuse on the mental health of adults. This was co-produced with adult survivors of non-recent child sexual abuse (NRCSA).
More information26aug by RCPsych Press Office -
Plans to address rough sleeping in England welcomed by RCPsych
Professor Subodh Dave, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists has welcomed the Government's commitment to offer everyone sleeping rough in England a route off the streets this winter.
More information21aug by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
More information19aug by RCPsych Press Office -
RCPsych responds to planned expansion of community mental health services in England
RCPsych President, Professor Subodh Dave responds to the UK Government's announcement of greater investment in community mental health services.
More information06aug by RCPsych Press Office