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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psy...

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 🖥⬇️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...?

"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. 🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

"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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

CPD eLearning is part of the eLearning Hub, and is full of great resources to support members' continuous development. Explore CPD eLearning today. #ThriveinPsychiatry 🖥⬇️ elearninghub.rcpsych.ac.uk/catalog?page...

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 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psy...?

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 🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?

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 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...?

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. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

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: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confe...?

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...?

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...

College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

College membership: want to help you thrive in your role. Sign up to our special Thrive in Psychiatry enewsletter and receive weekly emails updating you with the latest podcasts, discussions and opportunities to get involved. #ThriveinPsychiatry

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

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...?

Dr Fiona Duncan took a long break from practice. She wondered about how to come back, even whether to come back. But she did and it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Read her inspirational story. #ThriveinPsychiatry www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...?

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...

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#ThriveinPsychiatry

The College is delighted to announce the appointments of three new Associate Registrars. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

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?

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

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

Help support our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our members provide the best patient care. 🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry/help-support-thrive-in-psychiatry#ThriveinPsychiatry

Explore your options for Higher Training. Read on working in addictions psychiatry, psychiatry of intellectual disabilities, old age psychiatry & all other specialties. #ThriveinPsychiatry 🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psychiatrist/choose-psychiatry/what-is-psychiatry/types-of-psychiatrist

"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...

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

You can help support our #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign - join our efforts to spread the word and help our membership provide the best care to patients. 🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry

Throughout #ThriveinPsychiatry we'll discuss a wide range of issues and challenges facing psychiatrists. We'd love to hear what you think - whether you think the College or another body should be doing more to help, or if you have a question. 🖥➡️

Resident doctors in core training: one of the great things about higher training is your special interest day. Find out more and get inspired by other people's special interests... what will yours be? #ThriveinPsychiatry 🖥➡️ https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive-in-psychiatry

"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...

Who is the College's #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign for, and what's coming up during the campaign? How can you influence the topics we discuss? Find all of these things out . 🖥➡️

During #ThriveinPsychiatry we'll discuss a wide range of issues and challenges facing psychiatrists. We'd love to hear what you think - whether you think the College or another body should be doing more to help, or if you have a question. 🖥➡️

Our #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast series explores challenges psychiatrists face. We discuss the support psychiatrists with carer responsibilities need, neurodivergent psychiatrists, taking a break, and the role of employers. 🎙️Listen now

What's the role of a leader, when a psychiatrist asks for a break, or is looking to return from a break? Dr Derek Tracy, CMO at South London and Maudsley sets out the culture employers should be aiming for, in the first podcast of our #ThriveinPsychiatry series. 🖥➡️ www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thri...

In the first blog post of our new #ThriveinPsychiatry campaign, a psychiatrist who is AuDHD talks about reasonable adjustments, where you can go for support, and life as a neurodivergent doctor. 🖥➡️ LINK:

"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...

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...?

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

We are absolutely ecstatic that as part of their #SASweek25 celebrations, the @rcpsych.bsky.social have decided to become the sixth college support the #SASsix campaign. We love it! They have announced this on X, hopefully they will do so here too in due course. Bravo, psychiatry!

NHS teams and partner organisations have less than one week left to submit their nominations for the Seni Lewis Award 2025. We spoke to last year’s winner @merseycarenhs.bsky.social to hear about the positive impact it had on their teams. Read more: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...

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...