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The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Royal College of Psychiatrists: Improving the lives of people affected by mental illness. 🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk
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The SAS Collective @sascollective.com · 3h
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!
The SAS six national support slide, now including RCPysch!
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 1d
The Seni Lewis Award recognises NHS and police teams that work together to keep people in mental health crisis safe.

Nominations are open until midday on Friday and can be submitted here:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
Seni Lewis Award
Find out about how to nominate for the Seni Lewis Award
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 1d
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...
2024 Seni Lewis Award winner shares their story
The Mental Health Triage and Response Team, run by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with other organisations, shares how winning the Seni Lewis Award 2024 affected their team.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 1d
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...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 2d
This week, the College is celebrating the vital contribution of Specialty and Specialist (SAS) psychiatrists as we mark SAS Week 2025 (6 - 10 October).

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing videos from SAS psychiatrists and others celebrating everything you do.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/spec...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 7d
A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 7d
We’ll also host a reflective podcast discussion with previous fellows, exploring the lessons they’ve learned, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the change they’re driving across mental health.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equ...
Black History Month
The Royal College of Psychiatrists first held its celebration of Black History Month in 2019 and uses the occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people to society.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 7d
Throughout the month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on those shaping the future of the profession.

You’ll hear from this year’s Aggrey Burke Fellows in a special video interview as they share their hopes, ambitions, and what they aim to achieve through the fellowship.
Black History Month
The Royal College of Psychiatrists first held its celebration of Black History Month in 2019 and uses the occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people to society.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 7d
October is Black History Month - a time to acknowledge the legacy, leadership, and impact of Black voices in psychiatry, while showcasing what it means to stand firm in power and pride.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 23d
Despite the tube strikes, spirits were high last week as we welcomed 34 fellows to the first module of the 2025–26 Leadership and Management Fellowship Scheme.

A fantastic start to their leadership journey! It was a brilliant day of learning, networking, and energy all around.
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Owen Bowden-Jones @owenbowdenjones.bsky.social · 26d
Are you interested in Digital Mental Health? Are you a member of @rcpsych.bsky.social ? The why not apply for the first ever Associate Registrar for Digital Mental Health? Help shape the future of the College. Closes 6th October. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/members/post...
Associate Registrar, Digital Mental Health
<h2>Overview of the role </h2><p>The use of digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving across the health sector, presenting unique opportunities, benefits, challenges and risks...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 27d
4/4 Psychosis:
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 27d
3/4 Schizoaffective disorder:
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 27d
2/4 Schizophrenia: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-healt...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 27d
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We’ve published updates of our schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder patient information resources, and a brand new resource on psychosis.

These resources were written with the valuable input of individuals with lived experience.

Please see the thread below for all resources.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 28d
This World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re pleased to announce that two highly regarded organisations, the National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) and Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP), will be joining the College.

Find out more below:
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
Leading suicide prevention alliances join RCPsych
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is pleased to announce that it will be joined by the National Suicide Prevention Alliance and Support After Suicide Partnership.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 29d
The latest LeDeR report shows that people with learning disabilities and autistic people continue to experience profound health inequalities.

Read our response to the findings below:
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RCPsych responds to LeDeR report 2023
Dr Inder Sawhney, Chair of the Intellectual Disability Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to a new report about the lives and deaths of adults with learning disabilities and autis...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Aug 28
Find out more 👉 www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Aug 28
We are proud partners with the Metropolitan Police and Maudsley NHS in supporting and promoting this year’s award, which was created as a lasting legacy in honour of Olaseni ‘Seni’ Lewis, who tragically died in 2010 at Bethlem Royal Hospital after being held in prolonged restraint.

#SeniLewisAward
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Aug 28
A UK-wide search is underway to find the NHS and police teams working together to keep people in mental health crisis safe, with the chance to be recognised through the Seni Lewis Award.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-ca...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Aug 18
Nearly 1 in 4 employers still don’t provide the adjustments disabled staff need.

RCPsych’s new guidance offers 15 practical steps to change that.

Let’s build inclusive, thriving workplaces.

👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=adF2...
👉 rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/providing-reasonable-adjustments
Dr Lade Smith CBE launches the Providing Reasonable Adjustment Guidance
YouTube video by Choose Psychiatry
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Aug 18
Applications for RCPsych Fellowship are now open!

If you’ve been a Member for 10+ years and have made significant contributions to psychiatry, this is your moment.

Apply by 15 September to be considered for this prestigious recognition.

rcpsych.ac.uk/members/membership/applying-for-fellowship
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Jul 24
Up to 85,000 new and expectant mothers may have experienced postnatal depression in England last year. Mothers must be supported to access mental health care, including talking therapies and medication, which can help them recover.
www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-fea...
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Jul 18
It's South Asian Heritage Month 2025!

Stay tuned for upcoming content to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month which will include a special podcast, a webinar and a blog post.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · Jul 18
You don’t need to bulk buy!

Our award-winning mental health leaflets are now just £1.60 each for orders under 250 - even if you buy just one.

Perfect for clinics, classrooms, waiting rooms, or even your own bookshelf.
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