Royal College of Psychiatrists

New Year Honours

We're delighted that two RCPsych Fellows have been recognised for their significant contributions in the 2025 New Year Honours list.

View the honours list

Stand for election

Get involved with the College – put yourself forward for an elected position on one of the Faculties, Divisions, Special Interest Groups or the Psychiatric Trainees' Committee (PTC).

The deadline for nominations is 17 January 2025 at 12 noon.

Find out how to nominate yourself

New resource on cannabis and mental health

This information looks at recreational cannabis: how it can affect your mental health and how to get help and support.

View our cannabis resource

Member Feedback

The results from our member feedback and recommendations to improve membership experience.

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Demand, Capacity and Flow QI: apply now

Our new launch date is Monday 7 April 2025. Applications are now being accepted until Friday 7 February at 5pm.

Find out more and apply

College crisis resources

Resources are available for psychiatrists who may be able to help others affected by the unfolding crises around the world.

View our crisis resources

New resource on cannabis and mental health

Demand Capacity and Flow QI — Demand, Capacity and Flow QI: apply now

College crisis resources

Improving the lives of people with mental illness

Patients

See our information about mental health care.

Campaigning

For better mental health policy in the UK

CCQI

College Centre for Quality Improvement

NCCMH

National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health

Latest news

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7.5 million referrals on waiting lists doesn’t include mental health patients, cautions RCPsych

Dr Lade Smith CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, responds to the Government's plan to reduce waiting lists for elective care in England.

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06Jan by RCPsych Press Office

RCPsych Fellows recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours

We are delighted that RCPsych leaders have been recognised for their contributions to psychiatry and mental health in the New Year Honours list.

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31Dec by RCPsych Press Office

RCPsych welcomes Government commitment to Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS)

Wes Streeting MP, the Health and Social Care Secretary has told the Commons health and social care committee that he is 'committed' to the Mental Health Investment Standard.

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18Dec by RCPsych Press Office