Peter Markham
@petermarkham.bsky.social
Head of Digital at RCPsych, leading programme of #digital transformation to engage better with all who care about #mentalhealth care in the UK and worldwide.
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International Medical Graduate Dr Islam had to overcome incredible challenges to become the psychiatrist she is today – read her story #ThriveinPsychiatry
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
International Medical Graduate Dr Islam had to overcome incredible challenges to become the psychiatrist she is today – read her story #ThriveinPsychiatry
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2024/10/15/my-passion-for-psychiatry-remains-unwavering?
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In the first of a series of podcasts we discuss what it's like for psychiatrists who have carer responsibilities at home. Dr Raka Maitra speaks the the College's Presidential Lead for Retention, Dr Ananta Dave, about this important issue and what can be done.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Thrive in Psychiatry
The College is working to retain as many psychiatrists as possible in the profession. Find out more about our Thrive in Psychiatry campaign.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
In the first of a series of podcasts we discuss what it's like for psychiatrists who have carer responsibilities at home. Dr Raka Maitra speaks the the College's Presidential Lead for Retention, Dr Ananta Dave, about this important issue and what can be done.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
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During our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign we'll be discussing a wide range of issues which affect psychiatrists and their ability to provide the best care.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
October 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
During our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign we'll be discussing a wide range of issues which affect psychiatrists and their ability to provide the best care.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
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We're launching a new campaign called Thrive in Psychiatry to help our membership continue to provide great care for patients.
The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're launching a new campaign called Thrive in Psychiatry to help our membership continue to provide great care for patients.
The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
The aim is to retain psychiatrists in the profession and help our members thrive, overcome barriers and take on exciting new challenges.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
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@rcpsych.bsky.social cannot support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales in its current form and is once again urging MPs to look at our concerns ahead of the pivotal Commons Report stage debate and Third Reading. More here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
May 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
@rcpsych.bsky.social cannot support the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales in its current form and is once again urging MPs to look at our concerns ahead of the pivotal Commons Report stage debate and Third Reading. More here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left ‘forgotten and failed’
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Good to see BBC News shining a light on bipolar disorder. Our Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne, told them the condition is “completely treatable”, but many people are “suffering in silence because there isn’t a good clinical care pathway for them”.
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This important report has found that people with complex mental illnesses are often not able to access the care and treatment they need.
It also shows that therapeutic support provided closer to home can deliver better outcomes for patients and make better use of NHS resources.
It also shows that therapeutic support provided closer to home can deliver better outcomes for patients and make better use of NHS resources.
Long spells in hospital far from home leave people isolated and dislocated from their communities.
We've explored how tailored community-based support could improve mental health outcomes for people whose needs are too often overlooked and unmet:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
We've explored how tailored community-based support could improve mental health outcomes for people whose needs are too often overlooked and unmet:
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications...
Improving support for people with complex mental health difficulties - Centre for Mental Health
Many people in this group face long spells in hospital far from home. We explored how local community-based support could provide a better experience
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This important report has found that people with complex mental illnesses are often not able to access the care and treatment they need.
It also shows that therapeutic support provided closer to home can deliver better outcomes for patients and make better use of NHS resources.
It also shows that therapeutic support provided closer to home can deliver better outcomes for patients and make better use of NHS resources.
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RCPsych has contributed to @england.nhs.uk's guidance on staying safe from suicide.
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, said “its focus on compassionate care, therapeutic conversations, and the involvement of loved ones could save lives.” 👇
shorturl.at/Qk5cq
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, said “its focus on compassionate care, therapeutic conversations, and the involvement of loved ones could save lives.” 👇
shorturl.at/Qk5cq
New NHSE suicide guidance will "greatly benefit vulnerable people" says RCPsych
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, welcomes new guidance aimed at ensuring all patients who are struggling with suicidal thoughts have personalised safety plans.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
April 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
RCPsych has contributed to @england.nhs.uk's guidance on staying safe from suicide.
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, said “its focus on compassionate care, therapeutic conversations, and the involvement of loved ones could save lives.” 👇
shorturl.at/Qk5cq
Dr Jeya Balakrishna, RCPsych Patient Safety Lead, said “its focus on compassionate care, therapeutic conversations, and the involvement of loved ones could save lives.” 👇
shorturl.at/Qk5cq
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Congratulations to Professor Owen Bowden-Jones who has been elected as the next Registrar of the RCPsych.
Owen will take up his new role at our International Congress in Wales this summer. Thank you to our other candidates, and to members for voting in this important election.
Owen will take up his new role at our International Congress in Wales this summer. Thank you to our other candidates, and to members for voting in this important election.
April 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Congratulations to Professor Owen Bowden-Jones who has been elected as the next Registrar of the RCPsych.
Owen will take up his new role at our International Congress in Wales this summer. Thank you to our other candidates, and to members for voting in this important election.
Owen will take up his new role at our International Congress in Wales this summer. Thank you to our other candidates, and to members for voting in this important election.
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Our Treasurer, Professor John Crichton, is stepping down from his role in June after four years of exceptional service.
Find out more, including the process for electing the next College Treasurer.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Find out more, including the process for electing the next College Treasurer.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
March 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Our Treasurer, Professor John Crichton, is stepping down from his role in June after four years of exceptional service.
Find out more, including the process for electing the next College Treasurer.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Find out more, including the process for electing the next College Treasurer.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said:
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“Rise in people with mental illness being driven by real societal challenges and lack of available treatment” says RCPsych President
RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's comments about the overdiagnosis of mental health conditions.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On the over diagnosis of #MentalHealth conditions our President said:
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
“People can experience mental ill-health for a variety of reasons and a professional assessment can help distinguish between everyday distress and a mental illness.”
Read more ⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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We're one week from our 'Support for People Facing Eating, Swallowing & Communication Challenges' webinar, in collaboration with @RCSLT.
There are still tickets available and they're free!
Get yours here: buff.ly/zXBWeaK
#dementia
There are still tickets available and they're free!
Get yours here: buff.ly/zXBWeaK
#dementia
March 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We're one week from our 'Support for People Facing Eating, Swallowing & Communication Challenges' webinar, in collaboration with @RCSLT.
There are still tickets available and they're free!
Get yours here: buff.ly/zXBWeaK
#dementia
There are still tickets available and they're free!
Get yours here: buff.ly/zXBWeaK
#dementia
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‘He nails it on the first take’: how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
‘He nails it on the first take’: how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
After John Harris’s son was diagnosed, conversation always seemed focused on the things he would struggle with. But a shared passion for playing music grew into something James could do – brilliantly
www.theguardian.com
March 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
‘He nails it on the first take’: how the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice
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We are looking for adults with a #LearningDisability to take part in our research about #EasyRead information!
If you or somebody you know would like to take part, please direct message or email me 📧💬
#LDresearch @silvanamengoni.bsky.social @regalexa.bsky.social
If you or somebody you know would like to take part, please direct message or email me 📧💬
#LDresearch @silvanamengoni.bsky.social @regalexa.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We are looking for adults with a #LearningDisability to take part in our research about #EasyRead information!
If you or somebody you know would like to take part, please direct message or email me 📧💬
#LDresearch @silvanamengoni.bsky.social @regalexa.bsky.social
If you or somebody you know would like to take part, please direct message or email me 📧💬
#LDresearch @silvanamengoni.bsky.social @regalexa.bsky.social
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📢 Our Faculty of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Spring Conference is going to be at The Royal College of Psychiatrists on 25th April 2025!
We have a fantastic line up of speakers, + hope that many of you will be able to join us! 😁
Booking link: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
We have a fantastic line up of speakers, + hope that many of you will be able to join us! 😁
Booking link: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
Faculty of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Spring Conference 2025
Detail page.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
March 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
📢 Our Faculty of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disability Spring Conference is going to be at The Royal College of Psychiatrists on 25th April 2025!
We have a fantastic line up of speakers, + hope that many of you will be able to join us! 😁
Booking link: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
We have a fantastic line up of speakers, + hope that many of you will be able to join us! 😁
Booking link: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...
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In psychiatry, health economic analyses are used to assess the burden of diseases, the impact of mental illness on society, and the cost-effectiveness of psychiatric interventions.
Learn more about our new CPD eLearning module on #healtheconomics here: bit.ly/3D3oDsp
Learn more about our new CPD eLearning module on #healtheconomics here: bit.ly/3D3oDsp
March 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In psychiatry, health economic analyses are used to assess the burden of diseases, the impact of mental illness on society, and the cost-effectiveness of psychiatric interventions.
Learn more about our new CPD eLearning module on #healtheconomics here: bit.ly/3D3oDsp
Learn more about our new CPD eLearning module on #healtheconomics here: bit.ly/3D3oDsp
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Our mental health leaflets are an invaluable resource to help you support your patients, employees, or anyone needing mental health support.
You can order them quickly and easily - find out more here rcpsych.myshopify.com/collections/...
You can order them quickly and easily - find out more here rcpsych.myshopify.com/collections/...
March 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our mental health leaflets are an invaluable resource to help you support your patients, employees, or anyone needing mental health support.
You can order them quickly and easily - find out more here rcpsych.myshopify.com/collections/...
You can order them quickly and easily - find out more here rcpsych.myshopify.com/collections/...
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🚨 NEW: The RCPsych has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.
We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
🚨 NEW: The RCPsych has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England.
We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Great to see the College on Bluesky!
We are now on BlueSky! 🥳
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
We're excited to be here, and engaging with people who care about psychiatry and mental health in the UK and around the world.
Join us on our Bluesky journey - we'd love you to be part of it.
February 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Great to see the College on Bluesky!