Movatterモバイル変換

The College has a wide range of information for children and young people about mental health that's written by psychiatrists and children and young people working together.

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

The deadline for nominations has been extended to 20 February 2026 at 12 noon.

Support the future of psychiatry by becoming a CASC examiner. Applications are open until 2 March 2026.

Members - attend our special event 'Let Wisdom Guide: Reflections from RCPsych Past Presidents'.

Half a million children on mental health waiting lists in England risk turning to AI chatbots for support, warns RCPsych

This Children's Mental Health Week, we have identified that there are currently 550,610 children and young people who have been referred to mental health services in England and on waiting lists for treatment.

RCPsych responds to benefit changes for mentally unwell offenders detained in hospital

President Dr Lade Smith CBE comments on changes to universal credit for people who have a severe mental illness and are being detained in hospital after having committed a serious offence.

RCPsych responds to new legislation on prioritisation of UK medical graduates

Professor Subodh Dave, Dean of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, comments on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.

Mental illnesses and mental health problems

Read our award-winning information about mental illnesses and mental health problems.

Support, care and treatment

Information about treatments for a range of mental health conditions.

Young people's mental health

Information written for young people and parents, about young people's mental health concerns.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What to do if you need urgent help, how to see a psychiatrist, and other questions.