The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast

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  1. RCPsych's ARTSIG presents: The Sublimation Exhibit - Episode 1

    12/22/2025

    RCPsych's ARTSIG presents: The Sublimation Exhibit - Episode 1

    Welcome to 'The Sublimation Exhibit', the new podcast from the Art and Psychiatry Special Interest Group (ARTSIG). This podcast explores the interface between the arts and psychiatry, exploring ideas around staying creative in mental health. In Episode 1, Dr Monika Badhan (Communications Lead, ARTSIG) interviews Dr Adam Hines-Green (Artist-in-Residence, RCPsych) about his journey, the role the arts play in his practice, and the recent exhibition work done by the College.

    53 min
  2. Thrive in Psychiatry: Episode 5

    12/11/2025

    Thrive in Psychiatry: Episode 5

    In the fifth and final of our series of podcasts exploring ways in which we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we speak to three psychiatrists about their career – what have been their career highlights, what barriers have they faced, and what more are they looking to achieve? Our Presidential lead for Retention and Wellbeing, Dr Ananta Dave, interviews former RCPsych President Professor Dinesh Bhugra, Chair of RCPsych in Northern Ireland Dr Julie Anderson and Dr Gwen Adshead, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Author.

    51 min
  3. Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - A nature-based conversation with Dr Katherine Kennet

    12/11/2025

    Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - A nature-based conversation with Dr Katherine Kennet

    In this final part of our joint CAP and GAP conference specials which follows on from a session on climate change, nature, and sustainability in mental health; Dr Matthew Leahy discusses nature-based approaches for children’s mental health with Dr Katherine Kennet, who is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist with a keen interest in social prescribing.

    15 min
  4. Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 4

    12/04/2025

    Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 4

    In this podcast we speak to four psychiatrists who have taken a break from work for a range of reasons, and hear their thoughts about what needs to change to help our members thrive. We also hear about the SuppoRTT scheme running in England, to help resident doctors who take a break.

    1h 22m
  5. The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 3

    11/21/2025

    The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 3

    In the third of our series of podcasts exploring ways in which we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we hear from four SAS doctors by choice. Dr Noni Kamau, Dr Abdul Oredola, Dr Jessi Kakani and Dr Becky Thomlinson discuss why they love their role, why it works for them, and what's changed for SAS doctors recently. They also talk about what more can be done to support SAS doctors to help them flourish in their careers.

    52 min
  6. Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - Joint Conference Special

    11/19/2025

    Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - Joint Conference Special

    In this special episode of Children’s Mental Health: Listen Up!, we take you inside a groundbreaking joint conference that brought together child and adolescent psychiatrists, adult psychiatrists, resident doctors and experts to tackle one of the most important challenges in mental health: supporting young people through mental health service transitions. Hear from organisers and participants as they share insights on collaborative care. 75% of severe mental health conditions start before the age of 25 years which gives significant impetus to this collaborative work.

    18 min
  7. The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 2

    11/13/2025

    The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 2

    In the second of our series of podcasts exploring ways in which we can help members to thrive in psychiatry, we're looking at the ways in which employers can create an environment for psychiatrists to feel supported and flourish in their careers. We speak to leaders and psychiatrists at Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust, where a wide range of supportive measures have been introduced and schemes to help psychiatrists grow into their roles and thrive.

    1h 2m
  8. The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 1

    10/28/2025

    The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 1

    In the first of a series of podcasts exploring the challenges members face, we discuss what needs to be done to support psychiatrists with carer responsibilities, and to support neurodivergent psychiatrists. We also discuss taking a break and the role of employers, and delve into leadership and why it might be something you should try. The College's Presidential Lead for Retention Dr Ananta Dave speaks to Dr Raka Maitra, Dr Shevonne Matheiken and Dr Derek Tracy.

    53 min
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