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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness.

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    Jul 23

    Actor talks to about his experience of psychosis earlier in his life, what it means to be a black actor today and why he feels happier speaking to a black therapist. Watch FULL VIDEO here:

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  2. 8 hours ago

    We've joined and other public health bodies & housing charities in writing a letter to urging him to extend the eviction ban to avoid a homelessness crisis that could significantly contribute to an increase of COVID-19 infections.

    [BREAKING] Public health bodies call on to extend the eviction ban and protect renters We joined and among others to warn of the increased COVID-19 risk faced by people likely to be made homeless
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  3. 10 hours ago

    Lifting the cap on medical school places temporarily is welcome. For a sustainable supply of doctors, we are calling on the government to permanently double places and for medical schools to take up our guidance:

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  4. 11 hours ago

    Calling all CAMHS psychiatrists 📣 please check your email and join our to suspend fines for parents of children who can't attend school and instead provide mental health support for every child who needs it!

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  5. 15 hours ago

    Our higher specialty curricula are out for consultation. Have your say in shaping the future of psychiatry training. Deadline for comments 16th September 2020, visit:

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  6. 16 hours ago

    It was great to attend last night’s Wellcome Photography Prize event. Congratulations to Arseniy Neskhodimov who was the overall winner for his photography series ‘Prozac’. See the other category winners here Congratulations to everyone involved!

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  7. Aug 19

    Book before Friday 21 August to attend the next 5 webinars in our Congress series, including a 1/2 day training course on Treatment Resistant Psychosis and talks from 2 service users on their experiences with addiction. ➡️💻Find out more and book now!

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  8. Retweeted
    Aug 13

    Excited to announce our virtual journal club event next week with ! ➡️ Thursday 20th August 13.00 - 14.00 BST ➡️ Register here: ➡️ Free access to paper: ➡️ Panel:

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  9. Aug 18

    Following 's announcement today that will become the National Institute for Health Protection, clarity is needed on how PHE’s important role in reducing the stark health inequalities facing people with mental illness will be continued.

    . today announced the establishment of the National Institute for Health Protection. It brings together , NHS Test and Trace and the Joint Biosecurity Centre to focus on tackling and protecting the nation’s health. More:
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  10. Aug 18

    "The doubling in the numbers of people experiencing depressive symptoms is another warning of the looming mental health crisis," said Dr Billy Boland (), Chair of

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  11. Aug 17

    The Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 aims to transform public perception around mental health and combat misunderstandings and stigma. See the shortlisted entries here before the winners are announced on 19 August: Photo credit: Mirja Maria Thiel

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  12. Aug 16

    Closing 18 AUGUST, the national training survey is a core part of the work carried out to monitor and report on the quality of postgrad medical education & training in the UK. For more and how COVID-19 has impacted this year's survey:

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  13. Aug 14

    MRCPsych exam candidates: we’ve published new guidance + a combined Paper A + B sample paper to help you prepare for the online versions of CASC + the written papers. It will take you thro step by step as well as ensuring your IT is set up correctly - see

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  14. Aug 13

    This year’s Wellcome Photography Prize entries tell powerful visual stories about health challenges being faced around the world, focusing on this year’s theme of mental health. See the shortlisted photographs here: Photo credit: Sameer Satchu

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  15. Retweeted
    Aug 13

    Read our full statement on the independent review of Muckamore Abbey Hospital here:

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  16. Aug 12

    25 photographers from 13 countries have been shortlisted as part of this year’s Wellcome Photography Prize, which is themed around mental health. See the shortlisted entries before the winners are announced on 19 August: Photo credit: Benji Reid

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  17. Aug 12

    "Many of the devastating mental health consequences of the economic crisis can be avoided if we take action now." - responds to today's news of a UK recession. Read the full response here:

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  18. Aug 12

    Chair of faculty is interviewed on ensuring patients in AE with mental illness are not stigmatised as result of changes following COVID. Full report here - Alternatives to emergency departments for mental health assessments:

    New A&E models may increase 'discrimination’ against some patients
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  19. Aug 12

    Dean said, “MH services were already seriously stretched before the pandemic ad there is a risk of people slipping through the cracks unless we see urgent and increase investment”

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  20. Aug 6

    Watch Dr discuss staff mental health and changes to routine work in psychiatry:

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  21. Aug 5

    Closing 12 AUGUST, the national training survey is a core part of the work carried out to monitor and report on the quality of postgrad medical education & training in the UK. For more and how COVID-19 has impacted this year's survey:

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