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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness. Please DM for enquiries.
Joined July 2008
The College applauds the countless partners, friends and colleagues who have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to mental Health in the #NY2026 #NewYearHonours list👏🏼. More👉
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The College applauds the countless partners, friends and colleagues who have been recognised for their extraordinary contributions to mental Health in The King's 2026 New Years Honours list.
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What does climate activism look like?🌍Join our packed expert panel with lived experience voices, activists, authors, researchers and more at Breaking Boundaries: Planet, Mind and Action on 27 Feb! Don't forget to book: https://t.co/qQhY4OHkwi
#RCPsychPlanetMindAction 🌍
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Just one month left to submit your poster for the Faculty of Academic Psychiatry Conference will take place on Wednesday 25 March at Keele Hall, Keele University. Submit yours here https://t.co/a1yBiQFR9g
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Just one month to go until the Neurodevelopmental SIG Conference on Thursday 29 January at the RCPsych, London. Book via our website https://t.co/oyo3KDcJMD
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Have you registered for our new climate change event? Hear powerful stories from Charlie Hertzog Young & Dr Pete Knapp, lived experience activists at Breaking Boundaries: Planet, Mind and Action on 27 Feb 2026! Find out more: https://t.co/qQhY4OHkwi
#RCPsychPlanetMindAction 🌍
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Aggrey Burke. He was a legend - the first Black consultant psychiatrist to work in the NHS. Sending our thoughts and condolences to all those who knew him. His legacy will continue through the Aggrey Burke Fellowship, supporting
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Only one month to go until the Women and Mental Health SIG conference on Friday 23 January. Visit our website to join us in-person or online https://t.co/9Wj72iW9Ja
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We & @NHSConfed have released a new report which shows that an unacceptable number of people with acute mental health needs are being sent miles from home for treatment. It sets out key recommendations to help address out of area placements. Read more:
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The NHS Confederation and Royal College of Psychiatrists have published a new report about inappropriate out of area placements.
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Take a look at some highlights of the year in our @rcpsych eLearning Wrapped. Thank you to all our learners and everyone who has contributed to and supported our work this year! @HowardRyland @subodhdave1 @BruceTamilson @aaraoof
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The team are taking a break over the festive period and will return on 5 January 2026. The RCPsych is closed 24 Dec - 1 Jan. Thank you to all our authors, editors, reviewers, readers and followers. 💛💚💙💜❤️ We’ll see you in the new year! 🎊 @CambUP_Psych @rcpsych
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To all SAS psychiatrist colleagues, friends and allies, thank you for everything you do clinically and in your academic, educator, manager, leader and other extended roles.
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As we approach the end of 2025’s #UKDHM, it's worth reflecting on the history of digital accessibility, the efforts that can be made to make websites more accessible to everyone, and the improvements that we are making at the College. Take a read here 👇 https://t.co/bLyHM5wTDv
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As part of UK Disability History Month, Senior Digital Content Officer Mark Turner discusses the importance of web accessibility and our ongoing work with regard to the College’s website.
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The Mental Health Act for England and Wales has received Royal Assent after years of hard work from professionals, policy makers, patients and carers. Read our full statement on the Act here: https://t.co/NrEpt2F23u
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Just over a month to go until poster submissions for the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry @rcpsychOldAge Annual Conference 2026 close. Submit your poster by 26 Jan 2026. Submit your poster here: https://t.co/ufa9ZhyyMO Find event details: https://t.co/5vzMVXLEIH
#OAPsych2026
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“I arrived from India with MD Psychiatry and a baby in my arms.” Read @DrSanjuktaDas1's inspirational journey from young IMG to consultant in liaison psychiatry and medical leader, the support and barriers she faced on the way, and what she’s looking forward to doing next, in her
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Have you seen our new event, Breaking Boundaries: Planet, Mind and Action Feb 2026? With diverse speakers including psychiatrists, journalists, world renown researchers and authors - you won’t want to miss it! Register today: https://t.co/qQhY4OHSlQ
#RCPsychPlanetMindAction 🌍
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“Why is demand increasing in mental health? Are our concepts changing? Are we still missing lots of people, or are we overdiagnosing people, both of which do harm?” Listen to @WesselyS' brilliant interview for #ThriveinPsychiatry where he discusses the new independent review of
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Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
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“You learn much more from the young people than they do from you.” Eminent psychiatrist Sir Robin Murray discusses being a mentor – just one aspect of his terrific interview with RCPsych, which covers his career highlights, the barriers he has faced, and what he’s relishing
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Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.
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Join us for 'Innovative Capacity Building Strategies in Psychiatry Education'. Speakers on the day will include the College Dean, @subodhdave1 . For bookings and event info: https://t.co/CDW8vXCGh3
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There is still time to register for the Free Members’ Webinar: ‘Beyond the Clinic – why psychiatrists need support too’. Join us virtually at 4pm today for the webinar! Find further details and register here: https://t.co/ZElNe6N4Lp
#RCPsychLive
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