Every October, we celebrate Black History Month. As part of this, it’s important to recognise and celebrate the diverse past, present and future of the College. Throughout the month, we mark the contribution of some of our Black psychiatrists to mental health services and use the occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people to society. rcpsych.ac.uk/about-us/equit…

What does a career as an SAS doctor in liaison psychiatry look like? Join Dr Mai Wong at the Interdisciplinary conference on careers and clinical practice in liaison psychiatry as she shares her journey, highlighting opportunities for growth, development and impact within the specialty. Book now: ow.ly/ymwH50ZX83W #LiaisonPsych26

2 months to go until the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry Winter Conference! A number of speakers and sessions have been confirmed for the programme, visit the event web page for more details! Find further details and book: tinyurl.com/OAWinter26Book @rcpsychOldAge #oapsychwinter26

Join us on 30 October for the Interdisciplinary Conference on Careers and Clinical Practice in Liaison Psychiatry 2026. Don't miss Balint in Action, a live session facilitated by Dr Amelia Gledhill and Dr Mathew Harrison, offering a unique opportunity to reflect on clinical practice, share perspectives with colleagues and explore the human side of liaison psychiatry. Book now: ow.ly/2jp350ZX80E #LiaisonPsych26

We’re thrilled that our President, Professor Subodh Dave, has been named in HSJ's list of the 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health. The list celebrates leaders from across English health and care and it's great to see so many psychiatrists and mental health colleagues recognised for their leadership and impact across health and care. Full list: hsj.co.uk/top-leader-lists/t…

Congratulations to RCPsych Honorary Fellow Professor Karl Deisseroth on being jointly awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Professor Deisseroth shares the award with Professors Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for discoveries that led to the development of optogenetics. rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

Don't forget to book your place onto the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Conference. Join us in London for this year's event that will focus on children with complex minds, in complex situations, within complex systems. Book here: tinyurl.com/AFPSIG26Book @DrRChurch #AFPSIG2026

This World Mental Health Day, the theme is "Lived experiences heard: Real voices, real change". Behind every statistic about mental health is a person, and only by listening to those voices can we work to improve mental health services. Many of the people who shape our work have first-hand experience of mental illness, as patients, carers or family members. Their perspectives sit alongside clinical expertise in the information we produce. You can read our award-winning information on mental illnesses and mental health problems, which is written by doctors with input from patients and carers. ➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/… For young people, parents and carers, we have dedicated information on young people's mental health, written to help families understand what young people are going through and where to find help. ➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/… If you're looking for support or want to understand your options, our pages on support, care and treatment explain what treatments are available and what to expect. ➡️rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/… If you'd prefer a printed copy, you can also order our mental health leaflets, written by doctors for patients and carers. ➡️rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/… #itsokaynottobeok #WorldMentalHealthDay

President Prof Subodh Dave responds to the Independent Review into mental health conditions, ADHD & autism in England: “Millions of people have had their lives turned upside down by poor mental health, including illnesses and neurodevelopmental conditions that are often severe, disabling and overlapping. We must reduce unacceptably long waiting lists for high-quality assessments and improve access to specialist treatments.” Read more: shorturl.at/B16vK

Join the @blackpsych_UK on 10 October as they kick off their WEBINAR series with “ *The Voice of a Psychiatrist ”in Advocacy* 🎙️🧠 They have a fantastic a panel of professional, clinical, management and systems advocacy with an excellent panel of speakers, including @FemiMind. You'll be able to join online here: us06web.zoom.us/j/8216775743…

In 2021, the NHS introduced the Specialist doctor grade, creating a new career pathway for SAS doctors. This development has provided an important progression opportunity for experienced Specialty doctors seeking to advance their careers. Find out more ⤵️ rcpsych.ac.uk/members/sas-ps…

Registration closes in just 2 days! Don't miss Dr Cissy Atwine's session on simulation training and immersive approaches to neurodevelopmental assessment at the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry SIG Conference 2026. Book your place today: ow.ly/35hR50ZuI8z #NDPSIG26

Bookings are open for the Faculty of Old Age Psychiatry Winter Conference - Connected care: old age liaison psychiatry across the system. Book your place and join us virtually in December. Register your place here: tinyurl.com/OAWinter26Book @rcpsychOldAge #oapsychwinter26

Have you booked your place for the Quality Improvement Annual Conference? A feature on the day will include a reflection on the ongoing impact and learning from the recent Culture of Care programme, including how its principles are being sustained, adapted, or scaled across services. rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…

Only one week to go until the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry SIG Conference 2026! Don't miss Dr Mary Barrett and Dr Sherlie Arulanandam on mainstreaming training in neurodevelopmental conditions and the development of the ND Credential and ADHD Foundation Programme. Register now: ow.ly/7YqJ50ZuHYF #NDPSIG26

Come join the new Advancing Mental Health Equity (AMHE) Learning Community hosted by the NCCMH! 💡 Connect with others 💡 Free online event 🎟️ Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft.mcas.m… #MentalHealthEquity #QualityImprovement

Bookings are open for the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry SIG Conference. This year's conference will focus on children with complex minds, in complex situations, within complex systems. Find more details and book: tinyurl.com/AFPSIG26Book @rcpsych @DrRChurch #AFPSIG2026