Improving the lives of people with mental illness
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Ruby Wax and Jo Brand join forces with Stephen Fry and Alastair Campbell to back award-winning mental health campaign #ChoosePsychiatry
We've launched a new campaign to encourage medical students and newly qualified doctors to #ChoosePsychiatry and help people with severe mental illness live a fulfilling life.
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Government has a unique opportunity to create a humane environment for those seeking asylum
Our new College Report highlights how the Government has the opportunity to reform the immigration system while ensuring the mental health of those seeking sanctuary in the UK is protected.
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87,000 people with a severe mental illness have died from preventable physical health conditions in three years
For World Mental Health Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to take urgent action to close the mortality gap between people with severe mental illness (SMI) and the rest of the population.
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Key resources for trainee psychiatrists
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Mental illnesses and mental health problems
Read our award-winning information about mental illnesses and mental health problems.
Read moreSupport, care and treatment
Information about treatments for a range of mental health conditions.
Read moreYoung people's mental health
Information written for young people and parents, about young people's mental health concerns.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
What to do if you need urgent help, how to see a psychiatrist, and other questions.
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