RCPsych South West

🌟 Day 12 of Gratitude: Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych 🌟 🧠 The professional body responsible for education and training, and setting and raising standards in psychiatry. #31DaysofGratitude #NHS_Voices #psychiatry #thercpsych #psychiatrists

Learn strategies and practical tips to manage symptoms, mood changes and sleep in our free TALKWORKS for menopause group. The next session will be taking place on Thursday 12 February at 5pm. Email dpt.talkworksworkshop@nhs.net or call 0300 555 3344 to book your place.

Of course we’re bringing Brew Monday back for 2026 😎 just 1 week to go. On 19 Jan, we’re asking everyone to have a cuppa and catch up with a mate – it’s a small but mighty way we can all look out for each other 💚

Grateful for the opportunity for @rcpsychNI to present to the Health Committee in Stormont, quite fun & hopefully useful sharing info re the psychiatry workforce crisis in NI & the impact this is having on patients & professionals @mcguigan_philip @DannyDonnelly1 @DianeDoddsMLA

In the latest episode of our fab podcast series, we’re joined by Dr Atheeshaan Arumuham from King’s College London to talk about #antidepressants; how they work, the possible side effects, and how you can talk with your prescriber to find the one that suits you best. ow.ly/ZGj850XN96M

Looking for a fun, inspiring way to get active in 2026 while supporting local mental #wellbeing services? From bouncing over obstacles to chasing that finish‑line feeling, our charity Open Up has an exciting line‑up of events to get involved in: orlo.uk/xIoCK

Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER to be eliminated, if: 90% of girls are vaccinated 70% of women are screened 90% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment More from @WHO during this Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: #tab=tab_1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">who.int/health-topics/…

Happy New Year! 2026 starts with good news! The recruitment to the NHS England funded SAS AC program re-opens today, with a deadline of 18 January 2026. If you didn't get the chance to apply in November, you have until then to submit your application. Info and links below

Happy new year from @rcpsychSW Hoping that 2026 is a year full of deadlines you actually enjoy meeting! #NewYear2026

At the SW office we're wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas. Email out-of-office: ON. Productivity: gone. Snacks: ongoing. Spirit: strong. 🎄😆 Back in 2026!

We'll be offering round-the-clock help and advice during Christmas and into the new year. If you are struggling to cope, seeking help or advice, feeling low or anxious, or heading towards a crisis, we are here for you. Call Connection, our 24/7 helpline #mentalhealthsupport

If you’re finding it difficult this holiday season, help is available. 💜 We will be out of the office until the new year, but you can still find a bunch of resources via our website: mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental… Happy holidays! #MentalHealthSupport #SupportAvailable

You are not alone. If you are working in healthcare and you need to talk we're here. To sign up to the sessions go to doctors-in-distress.org.uk and click on the Eventbrite link. We're thinking of you this holiday season. 💙👥 #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

Do Good December - Day 19: Contact someone who may be alone or feeling isolated actionforhappiness.org/do-good-decemb… #DoGoodDecember

🎙️Out this month! Our And Breathe...Welcome to Calm Club podcast features Prof Trish Gooding from the University of Manchester, sharing insights from her leading research into anxiety and thoughts about suicide. 💬🎓 Join us as we explore expert advice, practical tips, and ways to support yourself and others during difficult times. 💚🌱 Let’s break the stigma and open up the conversation—together. Listen in and become part of our Calm Club community! 🛎️ ow.ly/JcZb50XuECF #AndBreathePodcast #CalmClub #AnxietySupport #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

Is your teen experiencing OCD? This self-help guide & booklet is a great resource for those between 12-17 years old, giving them a deeper understanding of how OCD works and how they can carry out their own CBT with the help of the interactive workbook at the back of the book. Get it here: bit.ly/4k4Y5q6 #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Anxiety #AnxietySupport #OCDGuide #AnxietyUK

Our December Board meeting will take place on Thursday, 4 December. 📍 The Vassall Centre, Gill Ave, Bristol, BS16 2QQ 🕧 12:30pm to 4pm All are welcome to attend. ▶️ Find out more and view the meeting papers: orlo.uk/Eyoy1

AI tools offer unprecedented access to mental health advice with a single click. But they also come with risks around accuracy, safety and privacy. ⚠️ We explore the potential impact of AI in helping to prevent poor mental health. 🔎 Read our blog now: shorturl.at/6dUe1

"I had to make a choice, but, I felt the role I was in was so satisfying that there was really no point going back to training because I was developing where I was." Dr Abdul Oredola speaks about how he became an SAS doctor by choice, in our third #ThriveinPsychiatry podcast. Don't miss it! rcpsych.ac.uk/members/thrive…