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Check out the new ebooks, all freely available to College members via our Library! Including The Oxford Textbook of Neuropsychiatry, Seminars in the Psychotherapies and Fish's Clinical Psychopathology tinyurl.com/39kuzb6d

New eBooks available to members in the College Library

A blog post about the ebooks bought for the use of College members in December 2025.

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Congratulations to @claire_hilton6! Her #OpenAccess book Petty Tyranny and Soulless Discipline published today. Read & download free at: bit.ly/43GTPI5 #MentalHealthServices #Psychiatry @rcpsychHoPSIG @rcpsychReads @rcpsych @BirkbeckCIRMH @BirkbeckUoL
Book cover of "Petty Tyranny and Soulless Discipline? Patients, Policy and Practices in Public Mental Hospitals in England, 1918–1930" by Claire Hilton, featuring an illustration of a solitary figure standing on a pier looking at a giant wave.

ALT Book cover of "Petty Tyranny and Soulless Discipline? Patients, Policy and Practices in Public Mental Hospitals in England, 1918–1930" by Claire Hilton, featuring an illustration of a solitary figure standing on a pier looking at a giant wave.

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We'd love to hear what you think about the College Library! And if you're a member and you don't use the library? Tell us why 👂👂😀👂👂 forms.office.com/e/6jbKYs7ii…
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We’ve published a new resource on self-harm, aimed at children and young people. It looks at why self-harm happens, what to do if you are self-harming, and where to get professional support. It also includes tips for parents and carers. 🖥➡️ rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/…?
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Check out the new blog on rare books and the unusual model of mental health care in Geel. rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…
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Check out the new blog from @claire_hilton6 to expand upon this fascinating new item in our cabinet of curiosities rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…
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Join me at #PoetryAsMedicine on May 23rd: healing, poetry, hope. 🎟️ Discounted tickets for resident doctors Plz mail [email protected] @adave_NHS performs. I’m even donating a 🏃‍♂️ coaching session! events.klipglobal.com/biblio… @DoctorsDistress @TheDA_UK @dredbeveridge @amateuradam

Poetry as Medicine: The Healing Power of Bibliotherapy

On Friday 23rd May 2025, the healing power of literature shines in a stunning London venue where history, art, and human connection converge. Two renowned doctor-poets will share their poetry, joined...

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We are excited to announce that the applications for The Aggrey Burke Fellowship for Black medical students are open! If you are interested, please apply here: rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psych… #ChoosePsychiatry
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George Ikkos@gikkos125 Mar 2025
Landmark centenary 2/7 conference on Kraepelin, history and current psychiatry status available for 6wks on demand @AllenFrancesMD @awaisaftab @JRBneuropsiq @rcpsychHoPSIG @robgpoole @gordana @FemiMind @BeresfordPeter @JDaviesPhD rsm.ac.uk/events/psychiatry/…

On demand: After Kraepelin: Ambitions, images, Practices and the History of Psychiatry 1926-2026

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Interested in medical education and the wellbeing of our future doctors? Join us for this webinar on 25 April - Register here: rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere… #ChoosePsychiatry
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New blog on Radio Hypnotic Crystals, Mail-Order Psychology and ‘Professor’ Elmer Prather! rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…
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Happy world book day! Why not celebrate by borrowing a book from the library? You can always reach us at [email protected]
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🚨 NEW: The RCPsych has identified plans that would result in funding cuts for children and young people’s eating disorder services in more than half of areas across England. We're calling for the creation of a national strategy for eating disorders in England. rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…
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This looks great for anyone thinking about a systematic review. And so nice that access is free!
UCL Press@UCLpress27 Feb 2025
Congratulations to Kurinchi Gurusamy! His #OpenAccess book open access A Guide to Performing Systematic Reviews of Health and Disease published today. Read and download free at: bit.ly/4aHbpxI
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New ebook! Since this one is too large to lend out we thought online library access would be a good idea. Now available to all members with RCPsych OpenAthens accounts
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Wendy Burn CBE@wendyburn3 Mar 2025
Updated @rcpsych information on antidepressants. 💊 rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/…

Antidepressants

This information looks at antidepressants, how they work, what they are used for, and the different kinds.

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Join us for the Psych Star Information Evening on Thursday 13 March at 6.30pm via Zoom. Register here: rcpsych.ac.uk/become-a-psych… #ChoosePsychiatry
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New book! Recommended by a member and already in the post to them. Remember if you're a member you can use this service too..
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Psychopathia sexualis signed by Krafft-Ebing? Wasn't expecting to find that in the collection today!
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We are thrilled to be joined in Birmingham by our College President, Dr Lade Smith, for our National Resident Doctors' Conference on Thursday 24 April. A hugely popular conference not to be missed. Book your ticket now🔗📷 bit.ly/430oobX
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