RCPsych eLearning Hub

#MaternalMHmatters It's Maternal Mental Awareness Week and today's theme is Voices of Care. Clinicians and healthcare professionals play a vital role in supporting women before, during and after pregnancy. The perinatal period especially is a time of increased vulnerability for mental health. 📖Our CPD eLearning modules support best practice in perinatal mental health, focusing on recognising, assessing and treating conditions, navigating pre-birth planning, and working in partnership with the individual and families to ensure the best possible care. 🎧You can also listen to our podcast examining prevalent perinatal and postnatal psychiatric conditions, alongside important developments within female mental health in the Middle East. Access the resources on the go, anytime, via the @rcpsych eLearning hub.

Gambling disorder is a behavioural addiction that affects a large number of individuals, yet often goes unrecognised. 📢In our brand new podcast, Prof Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE and Prof Sam Chamberlain explore gambling and its profound clinical, social and psychiatric implications. Drawing on frontline experience, this podcast examines: ➡️gambling disorder and its comorbidities ➡️the impact of dopamine-modulating medications ➡️the wide spectrum of gambling-related harms ➡️evidence-based treatment, rapidly expanding research and the gambling levy 🎧Listen anytime, on the go, via the @rcpsych eLearning hub.

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Evidence-based practice (EBP) supports psychiatrists to integrate: ➡️the best available evidence ➡️their clinical expertise ➡️their patients' preferences and expectations 📢Our brand new module introduces the rationale behind EBP, and explores how clinicians can find and interpret research within the context of their previous knowledge. ✅Learn anytime, anywhere via the @rcpsych eLearning hub.

I’m really grateful to have been able to participate in this comprehensive module to teach clinicians evidence-based mental health. Led by @EGOstinelli @And_Cipriani and Rachel Steele.

It's Green Week here at the College, and today is #EarthDay🌍. This year's global theme, 'Our Power, Our Planet', is a powerful reminder of our individual and collective ability to shape the world we live in. To mark this important occasion, we're highlighting our CPD eLearning resources that explore the connection between the natural world and mental health, examines the impact of climate change, and considers ways of embedding sustainability into practice. If you've been wondering how environmental factors intersect with Healthcare, these resources offer the perfect deep dive into the topic! Available any time, on the go, via the @rcpsych eLearning hub.

📢The much-anticipated Clinical and Educational Supervisors Training course is back! This course does not require travel to the College. It comprises 7 self-directed modules to be completed before attendance of the live online Q&A session with an expert panel on 10 July 2026. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Parkinson's has an inextricable impact on physical and mental health alike. Tomorrow is #WorldParkinsonsDay, and this year's call is to #BridgeTheCareGap, highlighting the need for more equitable and integrated care for those affected. Education, awareness and informed practice are vital to closing this gap, because better care starts with better understanding. 📖Explore our resources on the topic, which delve into the symptoms and cognitive conditions of Parkinson's, and provide guidance on evidence-based strategies for treatment. Available anytime, on the go, via the @rcpsych eLearning Hub.

Chemsex is a growing phenomenon usually involving marginalised and vulnerable groups. 📢 Our new module opens up this important conversation and offers an in-depth look at: ➡️what chemsex is ➡️the substances involved involved and their risks ➡️identifying the negative effects on people's health ➡️lived experience accounts ➡️clinical review and effective assessment ➡️services to recommend for people seeking help If you'd like to develop an informed and practical understanding of this topic, to feel better equipped with individuals who have been affected by their involvement in chemsex, you can now access the module via the @rcpsych eLearning hub.

April is #PMDDAwarenessMonth, a time to champion women's health and build understanding and support for those living with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. 📢To honour this important occasion, we're excited to announce that our PMDD module will be FREE to access for the whole month. 📖The module explores PMDD and how it interfaces with mental health services, and also provides first-hand accounts from people with lived experience. Check out the module for free, via the @rcpsych eLearning hub. 🎧Our podcast on PMDD is also free to listen to on Spotify and Soundcloud. In this episode, Dimple Khatiri draws from her expertise and lived experience to provide an insightful discussion on the wider social impact of PMDD, associated stigma and approaches to treatment. 🗨️If you've completed the module or podcast, let us know your thoughts...

It's #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, and this year's theme is: Every Life Has Value. We are reminded of the importance of leading with inclusive and evidence-based understanding, to better recognise and respond to the needs of individuals with autism across the lifespan. 📖We're showcasing our resources which explore the relationship between autism and mental health, including an interactive discussion of the story of autism and the complexity of it's presentation, as well as guiding on effective approaches to medication and treatment. 💻We also have our recently-published Autism CPD Update 2025 webinar. Delivered by leading experts in the field, this covers everything from diagnosis and interventions, to empathy and neurodiversity-affirming approaches to practice. Available any time, on the go, via the @rcpsych eLearning Hub.

"It's really rather beautiful to sit here with a printout of Wim's protocol. It's a dream come true..." 📢In our new podcast, you'll hear directly from the experts behind the ground-breaking 'Wim's protocol' - @rcpsych 's upcoming protocol for safe prescribing of clozapine. Driven by the campaigning efforts of Kate Northcott Spall and developed in collaboration with the College, this protocol introduces a new approach to safer clozapine monitoring to help guide clinicians and healthcare professionals. Watch for FREE now via our eLearning hub.