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Join us for 'Psychiatry has a Psychedelic Future', where we'll explore the evolving role of psychedelic medicine in psychiatry.

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For #HumanRightsDay we share a special interview with President Dr Lade Smith CBE who spoke with Jade Wright from the College's Special Committee on Human Rights (SCHR).
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Dr Barrett, who completed Higher Training on a less than full time basis, discusses the SuppoRTT initiative - a national initiative in England that helps doctors in training who have been away from work for a sustained period.

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Dr Maria Casserly, who works in Aberdeen, returned successfully after a long break and would be happy to help anyone on a break or considering taking a break.

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"I think our system has to be resilient and flexible, instead of placing that upon the people." - Dr Sarah Beaumont needed to take time off during training after her young son was diagnosed with brain cancer.

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During our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign you've been asking questions - and in the November Question Time with the Officers, we answered them! Check out our Thrive in Psychiatry special edition of QT with the Officers.
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RCPsych announces additional CASC exam for affected candidates in February 2026 The College has arranged an extra sitting of the CASC exam for candidates affected by the unprecedented oversubscription of the January sitting.

We are pleased to announce there will be an extra sitting of the CASC exam on 12/13 Feb, to address the recent unprecedented oversubscription issues regarding the Jan exam.

Thank you for your patience with this matter. More details are available here ⬇️
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Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.

“I think sometimes after people have taken a break, the return to work can be challenging because you are starting at a running pace." Dr Gupta discusses the challenges of returning after a break & what can be done to help ease the transition. #thriveinpsychiatry.

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I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving medicine - now I'm back in love with work again Dr Annalie Clark felt like she was on a relentless treadmill at work. She hit breaking point, experienced burnout and considered leaving the profession. Now she's a Rehabilitation Psychiatry…

"I experienced burnout as a trainee and considered leaving the profession - now I am back in love with work again." - Dr Annalie's inspires in this blog on her journey from exhausted trainee to happy Rehab Psychiatry consultant, & why she can #thriveinpsychiatry.

Thrive in Psychiatry podcasts Catch up with the podcasts produced for the College's 2025 campaign Thrive in Psychiatry, to help more psychiatrists stay and thrive in the profession.

In ep 4 of pod series exploring ways we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we speak to four psychiatrists who have taken a break during their career, and ask them about their experience of the break, and returning: what worked well, what could be improved?

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RCPsych responds to independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism RCPsych President Dr Lade Smith CBE says a new Government review should consider the many complex reasons that more people are in need of mental ill-health, ADHD and autism support.

RCPsych President @drladesmith.bsky.social says a new review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism support must “rigorously identify gaps in care and explore which methods of treatment and support already work."

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Superpower, disability or disorder? ADHD may manifest as a superpower for some, a disability for others and a disorder for many - so what is the best roadmap towards equity and inclusion in the workplace?

We're marking #IDPWD by sharing this blog by Dr. Shevonne Matheiken.

She examines the perception of ADHD, how we can foster inclusive workplaces, and strategies for combating discrimination.

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"I'm privileged to deliver training with an Expert by Experience who happens to be my son. A consultant in child and adolescent intellectual disability for 31 years", Dr Sarah Bernard talks about her career, and what could be done to help her #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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"I had to make a choice, but, I felt the role I was in was so satisfying that there was really no point going back to training because I was developing where I was." Dr Oredola speaks about becoming a SAS doctor by choice, in our #ThriveinPsychiatry pod.
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RCPsych responds to the Autumn Budget 2025 RCPsych Dean Professor Subodh Dave says people who have a mental illness must be included in Government efforts to improve access to NHS services.

Government efforts to improve access to NHS services must also benefit the 1.8 million people waiting to receive mental health care, says RCPsych Dean Professor Subodh Dave in response to yesterday's Autumn Budget.

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What is addictions psychiatry Find out about addictions psychiatry.

If you're a core trainee and have not settled on a specialty for Higher Training - have you considered Addictions Psychiatry?

Hear why this could be the specialty for YOU, and tips to help YOU #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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It's an incredibly challenging yet rewarding job. Dr Aoife McMahon talks about how she found her niche, what she enjoys and appreciates about her role, and what she'd like to see changed to help her #ThriveinPsychiatry. Read her brilliant blog post

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"What I most enjoy is consistently working with patients. You work with them long term. You see them through their journey." - Dr Jessi Kakanion why she's a SAS doctor by choice in our new #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast.
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Having management listen to you, understand you and support you as an SAS doctor is key. That's the message from Dr Noni Kamau, who was one of four SAS doctors by choice who joined the latest #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast. Watch the podcast today.
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In our latest #thriveinpsychiatry pod, we hear from four SAS doctors by choice: Dr Noni Kamau, Dr Abdul Oredola, Dr Jessi Kakani, and Dr Becky Thomlinson, on why they love their role, why it works for them, and what has changed for SAS doctors recently.
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"I'm passionate about there being another way." In this inspiring blog post, General Adult consultant psychiatrist Dr Andrew Howe talks about how the extra activities he's pursued in his professional life have helped him #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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CPD eLearning CPD eLearning is the online resource for mental health professionals, offering over 200 learning modules and 170 podcasts. View our top ten modules and podcasts. Currently, members of the Royal…

CPD eLearning is part of the eLearning Hub, and is full of great resources to support members' continuous development. Explore CPD eLearning today. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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What is old age psychiatry Find out how to become an old age psychiatrist.

Core trainees - what is it like to work as an Old Age Psychiatrist? Find out from people who have lots of experience in the field. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust has a Relationship Manager to support new and existing psychiatrists at the trust.

Hear from Imran Chati about the measures they take so their psychiatrists can best focus on patient care. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care.
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In the latest #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast we hear from Dr Gareth Thomas, Chief Medical Officer at the Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, as well as several members of the team join to testify to the work being done at LSCFT. #thriveinpsychiatry

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Becoming a consultant Information, support and case studies to support your return to training after taking a break from training.

What is it like to step up and work as a consultant? Listen to the thoughts of several consultants - new to their role, and more experienced - as they talk about the challenges and what they enjoy about being consultants.

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In our latest pod, we discuss the role of employers and speak to the team at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, including CMO Dr Gareth Thomas, and Deputy CMO Dr Dush Mahadevan, about what they’ve been doing to help you #ThriveinPsychiatry.

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President's lecture: Community mental health Detail page.

We encourage our membership to thrive by staging our President's Prestigious Lecture series, with some available online - including our December lecture on community #mentalhealth, delivered by Sir Graham Thornicroft.

Register to attend below:

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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.

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