The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk
One of the key aspects of #ThriveinPsychiatry is how we can better support neurodivergent psychiatrists.
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
November 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the key aspects of #ThriveinPsychiatry is how we can better support neurodivergent psychiatrists.
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
We've added a range of new links to the resources section, which you can find on our #ThriveinPsychiatry page on this subject.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?
Join the PMHIC team for the next virtual event of the PMH Learning Community.
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
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Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
forms.office.com.mcas.ms/pages/respon...
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join the PMHIC team for the next virtual event of the PMH Learning Community.
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
forms.office.com.mcas.ms/pages/respon...
Meet expert speakers from the SPACES Programme, the East London NHS Foundation Trust, and the OSI programme.
Register and book your place 🖥⬇️
forms.office.com.mcas.ms/pages/respon...
In our first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast, College Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing Dr Dave, discusses leadership, support for psychiatrists with carer responsibilities, & providing support for neurodivergent doctors, with Dr Matheiken, Dr Maitra and Dr Tracy.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In our first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast, College Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing Dr Dave, discusses leadership, support for psychiatrists with carer responsibilities, & providing support for neurodivergent doctors, with Dr Matheiken, Dr Maitra and Dr Tracy.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/thrive
We have been discussing the role of leaders and how you can make a difference to the delivery of services. As Dr Derek Tracy says in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod series, go for it!
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We have been discussing the role of leaders and how you can make a difference to the delivery of services. As Dr Derek Tracy says in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod series, go for it!
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Find out about the Leadership and Management Fellow Scheme for emerging leaders.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/training/you...?
Help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
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?
BOOK NOW for WEDNESDAY's annual Quality Improvement Conference, which includes a keynote from Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement in the NHS for over 30 years.
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
BOOK NOW for WEDNESDAY's annual Quality Improvement Conference, which includes a keynote from Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement in the NHS for over 30 years.
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
🖥⬇️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/conferences/detail/2025/11/12/default-calendar/quality-improvement-conference-2025?
Dr Handa's writes on life as a psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for 2 children - including support she's offered, & what more can be done. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Dr Handa's writes on life as a psychiatrist with carer responsibilities for 2 children - including support she's offered, & what more can be done. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/careers-in-psychiatry-blog/2025/11/03/life-as-a-psychiatrist-and-a-carer
The #rcpsychawards celebrates the brightest teams and individuals in psychiatry and #mentalhealth care.
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #rcpsychawards celebrates the brightest teams and individuals in psychiatry and #mentalhealth care.
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
If you missed yesterday's ceremony, you can catch up with the winners, and watch the Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to Sir Robin Murray.
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
"Healthcare professionals with carer responsibilities come with a lot of strengths." Listen to what Dr Raka Maitra has to say about what needs to change to make the most of the abilities and experiences of psychiatrists who are carers. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 6, 2025 at 9:32 AM
"Healthcare professionals with carer responsibilities come with a lot of strengths." Listen to what Dr Raka Maitra has to say about what needs to change to make the most of the abilities and experiences of psychiatrists who are carers. #ThriveinPsychiatry
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Not attending the RCPsych Awards today? You can follow the live comms on our X page or register to watch the livestream, which starts at 2PM.
For registration, the shortlists for this year's award, and more
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
For registration, the shortlists for this year's award, and more
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Not attending the RCPsych Awards today? You can follow the live comms on our X page or register to watch the livestream, which starts at 2PM.
For registration, the shortlists for this year's award, and more
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
For registration, the shortlists for this year's award, and more
🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/rcpsych-awards
"Go for it - step into leadership!" Dr Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, talks about his journey and what it's like to step into a leadership role.
Watch the first podcast in our #ThriveinPsychiatry series.
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Watch the first podcast in our #ThriveinPsychiatry series.
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
November 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
"Go for it - step into leadership!" Dr Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, talks about his journey and what it's like to step into a leadership role.
Watch the first podcast in our #ThriveinPsychiatry series.
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
Watch the first podcast in our #ThriveinPsychiatry series.
🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
"There's a lot of hesitation and a lot of self-criticism to step off the treadmill." Dr Matheiken took 'the scenic route' to becoming a consultant psychiatrist but doesn't regret it, and had many positive experiences. Listen to the first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
"There's a lot of hesitation and a lot of self-criticism to step off the treadmill." Dr Matheiken took 'the scenic route' to becoming a consultant psychiatrist but doesn't regret it, and had many positive experiences. Listen to the first #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...
BOOK NOW for the annual Quality Improvement Conference. The ONLINE event takes place on 12 November from 1 PM.
Plenary session with Dr Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement and a driving force in healthcare transformation for over 30 years.
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
Plenary session with Dr Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement and a driving force in healthcare transformation for over 30 years.
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
October 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
BOOK NOW for the annual Quality Improvement Conference. The ONLINE event takes place on 12 November from 1 PM.
Plenary session with Dr Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement and a driving force in healthcare transformation for over 30 years.
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
Plenary session with Dr Helen Bevan, a pioneer of quality improvement and a driving force in healthcare transformation for over 30 years.
🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?
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...
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...
On 16 October, we welcomed over 70 new Members to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and excellence. We are proud of you and excited to see all you will achieve as part of our community.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and excellence. We are proud of you and excited to see all you will achieve as part of our community.
October 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On 16 October, we welcomed over 70 new Members to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and excellence. We are proud of you and excited to see all you will achieve as part of our community.
This milestone reflects years of hard work and excellence. We are proud of you and excited to see all you will achieve as part of our community.
Psychiatry in the Media, a thought-provoking exhibition by @drgavinmiller.bsky.social explores how psychiatry was portrayed in Penguin Books from 1949–1975.
Come reflect on the power, risks, and responsibilities of talking about mental health in the public eye.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/his...
Come reflect on the power, risks, and responsibilities of talking about mental health in the public eye.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/his...
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Psychiatry in the Media, a thought-provoking exhibition by @drgavinmiller.bsky.social explores how psychiatry was portrayed in Penguin Books from 1949–1975.
Come reflect on the power, risks, and responsibilities of talking about mental health in the public eye.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/his...
Come reflect on the power, risks, and responsibilities of talking about mental health in the public eye.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/his...
SAS Celebrates Week: rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
RCPsych SAS Strategy: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...
SAS six statements: sascollective.com/sassix
RCPsych SAS Strategy: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...
SAS six statements: sascollective.com/sassix
October 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
SAS Celebrates Week: rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
RCPsych SAS Strategy: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...
SAS six statements: sascollective.com/sassix
RCPsych SAS Strategy: rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...
SAS six statements: sascollective.com/sassix
We are committed to addressing the inequities faced by SAS doctors, through our SAS Strategy which supports our SAS members to fulfil their potential and have a rewarding career.
That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.
That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.
October 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
We are committed to addressing the inequities faced by SAS doctors, through our SAS Strategy which supports our SAS members to fulfil their potential and have a rewarding career.
That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.
That's why we fully support the "SAS Six statements" from the SAS Collective, and the principles that underpin them.
On Tuesday 7th October, we are celebrating the Specialist grade theme as part of SAS week 2025!
Take a look at what Dr Celeste Boullineau 👇
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
Take a look at what Dr Celeste Boullineau 👇
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
On Tuesday 7th October, we are celebrating the Specialist grade theme as part of SAS week 2025!
Take a look at what Dr Celeste Boullineau 👇
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
Take a look at what Dr Celeste Boullineau 👇
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
This week, the College is celebrating the vital contribution of Specialty and Specialist (SAS) psychiatrists as we mark SAS Week 2025 (6 - 10 October).
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing videos from SAS psychiatrists and others celebrating everything you do.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing videos from SAS psychiatrists and others celebrating everything you do.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
October 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
This week, the College is celebrating the vital contribution of Specialty and Specialist (SAS) psychiatrists as we mark SAS Week 2025 (6 - 10 October).
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing videos from SAS psychiatrists and others celebrating everything you do.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing videos from SAS psychiatrists and others celebrating everything you do.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
October 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
October is Black History Month - a time to acknowledge the legacy, leadership, and impact of Black voices in psychiatry, while showcasing what it means to stand firm in power and pride.
October 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
October is Black History Month - a time to acknowledge the legacy, leadership, and impact of Black voices in psychiatry, while showcasing what it means to stand firm in power and pride.
Despite the tube strikes, spirits were high last week as we welcomed 34 fellows to the first module of the 2025–26 Leadership and Management Fellowship Scheme.
A fantastic start to their leadership journey! It was a brilliant day of learning, networking, and energy all around.
A fantastic start to their leadership journey! It was a brilliant day of learning, networking, and energy all around.
September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Despite the tube strikes, spirits were high last week as we welcomed 34 fellows to the first module of the 2025–26 Leadership and Management Fellowship Scheme.
A fantastic start to their leadership journey! It was a brilliant day of learning, networking, and energy all around.
A fantastic start to their leadership journey! It was a brilliant day of learning, networking, and energy all around.