Royal College of Psychiatrists

Alcohol Awareness Week

Alcohol and depression can take many forms. Around half a million people in the UK are dependent on alcohol. Help is available. Visit our page to order mental health resources for your patients or organisation.

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RCPsych responds to 10 Year Health Plan

President Dr Lade Smith CBE welcomes Government focus on mental health but says “intentions must become reality”.

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Calling community mental health teams (CMHTs)

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RCPsych responds to Commons vote on assisted dying bill

We've issued a response following the third reading vote in the House of Commons on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill for England and Wales earlier today.

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Dr Ian Hall elected as next Treasurer

The results are in from an election with two impressive contenders.

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RCPsych responds to 10 Year Health Plan

Calling community mental health teams (CMHTs)

RCPsych responds to Commons vote on assisted dying bill

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RCPsych Publishes Final Report on Physician Associates

RCPsych are pleased to publish the report and recommendations of the RCPsych Physician Associates Task and Finish Group. The guidance, discussed and approved by the RCPsych Council on Friday 4 July 2025, provides clear direction for employers of PAs working in psychiatry and wider mental health services.

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04Jul by RCPsych Press Office

“Compromise on welfare reform welcome but concerns remain for those with mental illness” says RCPsych President

President Dr Lade Smith responds to a vote on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill in Westminster.

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01Jul by RCPsych Press Office

“We are letting people with bipolar disorder down” warns RCPsych Registrar in new BBC documentary about Heston Blumenthal

The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Registrar, Dr Trudi Seneviratne OBE has contributed to a new BBC documentary Heston: My Life with Bipolar about the celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal and bipolar disorder:

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25Jun by RCPsych Press Office