The Royal College Of Psychiatrists

College statistics have revealed that 1 in 4 adults have waited more than 3 months for #mentalhealth treatment. Watch Dr Kate Lovett talk about "the story behind the statistics" on Channel 5 News: https://youtu.be/_P9LRhfAQCk

We are offering 50% off our Mental Health and Growing up factsheets to mark World Mental Health Day. 1 Pack includes 42 factsheets specifically tailored for young people, parents, teachers and carers about mental health. Use code: WMHD18 to receive your exclusive offer of 50% off. Offer ends 30 November. #worldmentalhealthday https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/leaflets

Two of our case studies, Kerean and Rachel, were on the sofas discussing their experiences of mental health services. They were joined by Dr Kate Lovett, Dean of The Royal College of Psychiatrists, who talked about the #ChoosePsychiatry campaign. [Segment starts from 18:10].
https://www.bbc.co.uk/…/b0bmqs…/victo ria-derbyshire-09102018

Calling ALL designers! Our Christmas card competition is now open. Enter now for your chance to WIN an iPad pro as well as having your design seen by the Prime Minister and other leading political figures!
For full entry details CLICK HERE 🖥️➡️ https://bit.ly/2xYiadx

"...with the right help, people can recover and lead successful lives" - Dr Bernadka Dubicka comments following Scottish Conservative leader, Ruth Davidson, openly speaking about her experience with #mentalhealth. https://bit.ly/2OwSpqD

“We’re seeing the effects of the recession, with young people worried about their futures, and the 24-7 pressures of social media." - Dr Bernadka Dubicka comments on story regarding children with #mentalhealth problems waiting up to 3 years for treatment. https://bit.ly/2NjFdJp

The shortlists for the 2018 #RCPsych Awards have now been published: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/awards2018. Winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony on 7th November at the College and available on the website after the event, or you can follow live on social media on #RCPsychAwards

"There is a growing crisis in children and young people’s mental health, and, in particular, a gathering crisis in mental distress and depression among girls and young women." - Dr Bernadka Dubicka comments on the 'epidemic of self-harm' among girls and young women https://dailym.ai/2p4oDhY

Book your place for the joint The Royal College of Psychiatrists and British Computer Society Conference, to be held at 21 Prescot Street, Wednesday 26 September 2018.
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Dr Alan Kellas, a 'nature-based' psychiatrist at The Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on using nature to help "stress management" in The i Paper. https://bit.ly/2Nx5a7v

"I think there are a range of factors putting pressure on young children." - Dr Jon Goldin comments following warnings to parents to hide alcohol and paracetamol from children.
https://dailym.ai/2x5GI3M

We have released a statement in response to Sir Ian Gilmore’s resignation as adviser to Public Health England.
Read more here: 🖥️➡️https://bit.ly/2N1JkJT

We're delighted that ‘Where There is No Psychiatrist’ was highly commended at the 2018 BMA BookAwards! Congratulations to authors Vikram Patel & Charlotte Hanlon! They discuss the importance of the book in a recent blog post https://bit.ly/2wXSWLK

Dr Adrian James was on the BBC Asian Network last night taking part in a discussion on ‘Is Terrorism a Mental Health Issue?’ ( listen in from 1:41:35) 🎧➡️https://bbc.in/2oMyXLv

Despite a government pledge to end the practice, more than a thousand children were sent outside their local area last year for NHS inpatient mental health treatment. Experts tell Jonathan Owen that the figure is still “unacceptably high”. https://bit.ly/2PB5saT

“We clearly feel that the treatment we offer should be evidence-based.....and there isn’t any evidence to support gay conversion therapy being a positive thing” - Dr Louise Theodosiou https://reut.rs/2w9rPMr

Read as Adele talks mums speaking out about their experience with postpartum psychosis. The Collge also comments and stresses, "postpartum psychosis is not your fault." https://bit.ly/2wfZt3l

“Government investment has been helpful, but clearly more must be done to meet demand, which in many areas has been almost twice what was predicted.” - Dasha Nicholls on waiting times for children with eating disorders. https://bit.ly/2AZInfv

NEW #DELIRIUMSPOTLIGHT REPORT- 32% of patients with dementia, admitted to hospital as an emergency, did not have an initial assessment for delirium. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/2vT7I4W

Very well looked after by the staff and great facilities!!

Superb ; thanks for more information with psychiatric mental diseases.

Proud to be RC Psych member!

Always great to read publications, career opportunities, training opportunities such as CPD. Great staff indeed.

PNMH conference.

Fantastic venue, temperature good in lecture theatre, good acoustics. Catering of a high standard.

Great day , very interesting and useful content. Good opportunity for networking and meeting other employees in secure/ forensic services

Excellent open-minded conference on the complex subjects of dreaming, hearing voices, hallucinations and death.

A great opportunity to meet collegues from other trusts and discuss some new ideas for future working with the RCP.

A fantastic new location, modern, well resourced, ideal for educational events and scientific discussions. Great conference management team lead by Emma George- efficient and effective. The library and portrait/ sculpture collection add that bit of history.

Attended the AIMS Conference at RCPsych. Great opportunity to catch up with colleagues within the field, as well as to have an opportunity to set foot in a much personally admired and respected psychological institution

I'm an Adlerian/Carl Rogers person myself.

Discriminatory and stereotypical words in their self-harm paper!

Very well looked after by the staff and great facilities!!

Superb ; thanks for more information with psychiatric mental diseases.

Proud to be RC Psych member!

Always great to read publications, career opportunities, training opportunities such as CPD. Great staff indeed.

PNMH conference.

Fantastic venue, temperature good in lecture theatre, good acoustics. Catering of a high standard.

Great day , very interesting and useful content. Good opportunity for networking and meeting other employees in secure/ forensic services

Excellent open-minded conference on the complex subjects of dreaming, hearing voices, hallucinations and death.

A great opportunity to meet collegues from other trusts and discuss some new ideas for future working with the RCP.

A fantastic new location, modern, well resourced, ideal for educational events and scientific discussions. Great conference management team lead by Emma George- efficient and effective. The library and portrait/ sculpture collection add that bit of history.

Attended the AIMS Conference at RCPsych. Great opportunity to catch up with colleagues within the field, as well as to have an opportunity to set foot in a much personally admired and respected psychological institution

I'm an Adlerian/Carl Rogers person myself.

Discriminatory and stereotypical words in their self-harm paper!