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RCPsych responds to Mental Health Act receiving Royal Assent

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, welcomes the new Mental Health Act entering into law.

RCPsych responds to ADHD Taskforce final report

Dr Ulrich Müller-Sedgwick, ADHD Champion at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, says a new report into ADHD care provides a blueprint through which better support can be delivered to people of all ages.

Scottish CAMHS waiting times target met for first time – but work still to do

Waiting time performance for child mental health services has passed the 90% target for the first time new figures from Public Health Scotland has revealed.

On Blue Monday the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns against trivialising mental health

College Dean, Professor Subodh Dave, comments on the risks of trivialising mental health with events such as 'Blue Monday' when mental health issues can manifest themselves at any time and take months or years to recover from.

Scottish Mental Health Law Review Final Report

In this month's guest blog, Dr Roger Smyth, Chair of the Legislative Oversight Forum provides an overview of the final report and requests comments from the membership.

Consultation responses

Find out more about consultations at RCPsych Scotland.

What are reasonable adjustments

Definitions and descriptions relating to supporting staff members with a disability.

RCPsych Fellows recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours

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