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RCPsych responds to independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism

RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE says a new Government review should consider the many complex reasons that more people are in need of mental ill-health, ADHD and autism support.

Virtual Organisational Support Sessions | Culture of Care | Royal College of Psychiatrists

The recordings and resources from the virtual Organisational Support sessions on Autism Informed approaches, Coproduction, Trauma Informed Approaches and Race Equity.

Awtistiaeth ac iechyd meddwl | Autism and mental health in Welsh | Translations

Mae’r adnodd hwn yn edrych ar awtistiaeth ac iechyd meddwl.

Thousands of children and young people on “hidden” ADHD and autism waiting lists in Scotland

Thousands of children are on "hidden" waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments in Scotland, BBC Scotland reports.

Latest NHS data shows sharp rise in waiting times for first autism appointment

The College has raised concerns following new data, published by NHS England, that reveal a huge gap in NHS resources for specialist autism services.

Reciprocal social interaction - Friendship and deficits in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships

Section 1c of our autism training resource, on friendship and deficits in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships.

NHS Lanarkshire first NHS service in Scotland to be awarded Autism Accredited Specialist Award

The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland would like to congratulate NHS Lanarkshire on being awarded an Autism Accredited Specialist Award – for its Tertiary Eating Disorders Service (TESS).

RCPsych member survey to inform the independent prevalence review

We're surveying College members in the UK to understand their clinical experiences and views on the prevalence, trends and inequalities associated with mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.  

Autism Champion blog: Why autistic people should get the COVID-19 vaccination (May 2023)

The College's Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, shares his thoughts on why autistic people should get the COVID-19 vaccination and points towards some helpful resources.

ADHD and autism waiting lists hit crisis point as psychiatrists demand urgent national plan

Scotland is facing a “system-wide crisis” when it comes to support for people with conditions such as ADHD and autism, psychiatrists have warned.