The Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast
Episodes
RCPsych's ARTSIG presents: The Sublimation Exhibit - Episode 1
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'The Sublimation Exhibit', the new podcast from the Art and Psychiatry Special Interest Group (ARTSIG). This podcast explores the interface...
Thrive in Psychiatry: Episode 5
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - A nature-based conversation with Dr Katherine Kennet
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 menta...
Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 4
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
The Thrive in Psychiatry podcast: Episode 3
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. D...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - Joint Conference Special
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Children’s Mental Health: Listen Up!, we take you inside a groundbreaking joint conference that brought together child an...
The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 2
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 employ...
The Thrive in Psychiatry Podcast: Episode 1
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 respo...
Breaking Barriers: Reflections from the Aggrey Burke Fellows
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Black History Month edition of our podcast, we gave the mic to the first members from the Aggrey Burke Fellowship participants. They discussed...
Intern Summer Special: Mental Health in the Age of AI
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of their summer internship at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 17-year-olds Anisa and Barira took on the challenge of producing their very ...
Roots to Routes: South Asian Journeys in UK Psychiatry
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode for South Asian Heritage Month, Dr Hassan Mahmood - Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Learning Disability and Autism in Coventr...
From Euphoria to Emergency: The Chemsex Crisis, with Dr Bradley Hillier
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Pride episode of the RCPsych Podcast, we sit down with Dr Bradley Hillier, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director of HumanMind H...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! - Anorexia Nervosa
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Vic Chapman joins us to explore anorexia nervosa — a complex and often m...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up! Tourette’s - An Opportunity to Learn from the Experts
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, consultant child psychiatrist and NHS England GIRFT Clinical Lead for Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Services, Dr. ...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 3)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Asilay Seker sits down with Professor Kapil Sayal from the University of Nottingham to discuss the STADIA trial (STAndardised DIagnostic Assessmen...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 2)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dr Elaine Lockhart speaks with Dr Lade Smith, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, about the critical importance of ...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - New Year Conference Special (Part 1)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this New Year special episode, Dr Elaine Lockhart sits down with Baroness Hilary Cass to discuss her pivotal role in chairing the independent revie...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 2)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation explores the evolving understanding of bipolar disorder in children and young people, emphasising the importance of early detection a...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up: Bipolar Disorder (Part 1)
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr Adi Sharma discusses bipolar disorder, focusing on its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the challenges faced by adol...
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Angela's Journey
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Angela McCrimmon shares her personal journey with bipolar disorder, discussing her diagnosis at a young age, the challenges of t...
Black History Month Special: Dr. Naa Adoley Addo's Psychiatric Journey from Ghana to the NHS
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Naa Adoley Addo shares her journey from psychiatric training in Ghana to her practice in the NHS. She discusses the rigorous tra...
Children's Mental Health: Listen Up - ADHD in Children and Young People
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative episode, child psychiatrist Dr. Jenny Parker provides an in-depth exploration of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ...
ADHD in children and young people
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast, hosted by Drs Elaine Lockhart and Asilay Seker, will focus on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a common neurodevelopment...
The Power of Sculpture: Exploring Mood States with Annabel Merrett
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mood States is a collection of sculptures by artist Annabel Merrett. They investigate how emotions, feelings and motivations can be exposed by art. M...
Tackling Mental Health Challenges in South Asia
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr Manoj Kumar, the RCPsych South Asian Chair, to discuss the mental health landscape in South Asia, with a focus on...
Vice-chair talks about mental health for parliamentary podcast
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The vice-chair in Scotland, Dr Pavan Srireddy took part in a special podcast for the Public Audit Committee in the Scottish Parliament. Dr Srireddy wa...
Living with Schizophrenia
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An open and honest conversation looking at living with schizophrenia. Hosted by Dr Jane Morris, with guest Graham Morgan. Graham has authored the boo...
Preview: National Trainees' Conference 2024 - Next Generation
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Podcast, host Dr Daniela Borges, a general adult psychiatry registrar and secretary of the Psych...
International Women’s Day 2024 Special
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bumper episode to mark International Women's Day, our Presidential Leads for Women and Mental Health Dr Philippa Greenfield and Dr Catherine D...
College Elections Special
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what it takes to contribute to the College's vibrant community? This episode is a must-listen! Join us and Dr. Daniela Borges, a dedic...
Black History Month: Honouring Black Female Psychiatrists, and tackling racism
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of Black History Month, the Royal College of Psychiatrists proudly presents a special episode dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary con...
World Mental Health Day - Exploring the Global Mental Health Strategy
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode to commemorate World Mental Health Day, Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, one of the College's Presidential Leads, takes us on a deep dive i...
Black History Month: The relationship between art and mental health
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The College is celebrating Black History Month by exploring the relationship between Mental Health and the Arts. We've teamed up with author, poet, ed...
PrideCast 2023: In Conversation with Dr Chris Walsh
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast to celebrate Pride 2023 we speak to Dr Chris Walsh, Chair of the College's Psychiatric Trainees Committee to discuss his journey from ...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 – Serious mental illnesses and rehabilitation psychiatry
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
During Mental Health Awareness Week the College is raising awareness of the challenges people with serious mental illnesses, or SMIs, face, Rehabil...
International Women's Day 2023 podcast
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is 'Embrace Equity'. We conducted a 2 part podcast with Professor Henrietta Bowden-Jones OBE and Dr Tru...
Choose Psychiatry – Making training flexible
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from three trainees, who each talk about one way the College encourages and supports flexibility in psychiatry training. We al...
50 years ago – Celebrating RCPsych history in South West England
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Dr Peter Carpenter is interviewing Dr Angela Rouncefield (a Founder Member of the College) on her involvement in the events leading t...
Pride 2022 Podcast
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this podcast to celebrate Pride 2022, Head of Digital at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Peter Markham, interviews Jesse, a partnerships manage...
You are not alone - Episode 6: Doctors of ethnic minorities
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the sixth and final episode of the series, Dr Shevonne Matheiken is joined by Professor Femi Oyebode and Dr Shubulade Smith to discuss their lived ...
Mental Heath Awareness Week: Dealing with loneliness during the pandemic
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, Dr Mani Krishnan, spoke to us about the effects of loneliness, and the impact it had on th...
Climate Change and Equality for Women and Girls
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Dr Katherine Kennet joins us for International Women's Day to discuss the climate crisis and the direct and negative effect this has on ...
Children's Mental Health Week Podcast
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Chair of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Dr Elaine Lockhart, and her colleagues Dr Guy Northover, Dr Alka Ahuja and Dr Louise Theo...
You are not alone - Episode 5: International Medical Graduates
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Deepa Bagepalli Krishnan is joined by Dr Ananta Dave - Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and President of the British Indian Psychiatric...
You are not alone - Episode 4: Bullying and harassment
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trainee and PTC Rep Dr Niamh Sweeney is joined by Mr Simon Fleming - Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon registrar known for his award-winning campaign 'Ha...
Representing eating disorders in film
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning actress and filmmaker Dr Parvinder Shergill discusses her latest project, TWELVE, a film on eating disorders. You'll find information on...
The Femicide Pandemic
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Dr Beena Rajkumar, Dr Syeda Ali, and sexual-harassment lawyer Deeba Syed to unpack the femicide pandemic. In honour of International ...
It takes two: trainees' perspectives on dual training
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special podcast as part of our Choose Psychiatry campaign on dual training. Dual training involves psychiatrists being fully experien...
A patient's perspective of mental health: is it because I am Black?
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on the podcast, we have Michelle Joseph, who is a patient representative here at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. For Black History Mont...
World Mental Health Day Mental Health In An Unequal World
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri joins the Royal College of Psychiatrists to discuss the inequalities that people with mental health needs and disabilities ...
Dr Alex discusses male suicide, social isolation and educating young people about mental health
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2021, RCPsych is joined by Dr Alex George to discuss male suicide, social isolation and mental health...
Daddy Blues: the mental health of fathers
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are we overlooking postnatal depression in fathers? What kind of pressures are we putting on new dads? We are joined by author Mark Williams and psych...
You are not alone – Episode 3: Doctors with disability
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychiatric Trainees Committee (PTC) are proud to present this podcast series that celebrates the lived experience of colleagues and explores topi...
You Are Not Alone – Episode 2: Shielding Doctors
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychiatric Trainees Committee (PTC) are proud to present this podcast series that celebrates the lived experience of colleagues and explores topi...
Music, Art And The Brain For South Asian History Month
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is part of the celebration of South Asian History Month here at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Santosh Mudholkar explores thought...
Facing COVID-19 in the South Asian community
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by two wonderful psychiatrists Dr Shevonne Matheiken and Dr Poorna Nagasinghe for South Asian History Month. In this podcast we will be ...
You are not alone - Episode 1: Doctors with Mental Illness
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychiatric Trainees Committee (PTC) are proud to present this podcast series that celebrates the lived experience of colleagues and explores topi...
PrideCast: Bullying, Eating Disorders and Government Support
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our second PrideCast this month features two experts by experience in mental health, James and Mark. James reflects on the struggle to receive the rig...
PrideCast Gay Conversion Therapy, Being An LGBT Mental Health Professional And Patient Relationships
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have two very special PrideCasts to celebrate Pride month! We will be talking to Dr Sarah Stansfeld and Lesley Fraser about gay conversi...
Climate change miniseries - episode three
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our final episode of the climate change miniseries where we interview psychotherapist Roger Duncan. Roger speaks on his fascinating resear...
Climate change miniseries - episode two
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our lead author on the College’s sustainability position statement, Dr Katherine Kennet, joins us to discuss the importance of integrating the natur...
Climate change miniseries - episode one
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one we will be talking to Michelle, who lived with anxiety and depression for over two decades and recently got involved with a Wildlife Tr...
Women and autism
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to be diagnosed with autism later on in your adult life? Two women describe their experience with autism, from misdiagnosis to social ...
Self-harm in adolescents
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adolescents who self-harm represent a significant challenge to professionals, with around 1 in 10 young people thought to be engaging in self-harming ...
The impact of COVID-19 on maternal mental health
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 on global mental health is widely acknowledged, and women in the perinatal period may be particularly vulnerable to rel...
25 Women; Celebrating Women In Psychiatry
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Beena Rajkumar hosts Dr Jo Talbot Bowen, Dr Ruth Reed, Dr Philippa Greenfield and Dr Julia Barber on the 25th anniversary of the Women and Mental H...
Binge Eating Disorder In Young Men and Anorexia During Pregnancy
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jane Morris hears a young man discuss his binge eating disorder and reflects on the feelings of powerlessness, guilt and shame surrounding eating d...
How Can We Make Mental Health Services Better For LGBT People
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How can we take positive and practical steps to make mental health services better for the LGBT+ community? We speak to Dr Elliott Carthy, a psychiatr...
Preventing sexual harm on mental health wards
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Dr Amar Shah and Rachel Luby to discuss the statistics, safety and stigma surrounding sexual harm. A report published by the Care Qua...
Talking About Invisible Disabilities
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by two consultant psychiatrists, Dr Ken Courtenay and Dr Eleanor Brewster to discuss the International Day of Persons with Disabilities....
The psychology and psychiatry of pandemics
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organization (WHO) characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020 and countries around the world are putting measures in place...
The psychology of coping with quarantine
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people around the world to enter a period of quarantine, but what outcome will this have on our mental health an...
• Surviving the trauma: post-traumatic stress disorder in relation to COVID-19
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Surviving the trauma of COVID-19: what does the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its treatment tell us about how to cope with th...
COVID-19: Isolation and loneliness – is there a 'social cure'?
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation and loneliness are part of the mental health fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine – but what are the most effective responses ...
Ethical considerations arising from COVID-19
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrists are used to dealing with ethical issues in daily practice, but COVID-19 has pushed many into unfamiliar territory and challenged us with...
Eco distress In Children And Young People
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Over half (57%) of child and adolescent psychiatrists surveyed in England are seeing children and young people distressed about the climate crisis and...
Working with patients remotely
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During this period of social distancing it is more important than ever for mental health clinicians to engage with their patients. Many are feeling an...
How do we lead effectively through the COVID-19 pandemic?
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, there’s a need for effective leadership to guide healthcare teams and societies across the world through the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Re-reading Camus’s ‘The Plague’ in pandemic times
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Albert’s Camus’s famous 1947 novel ‘The Plague’ has now come to the attention of a new generation of readers – those who draw parallels betw...
Managing alcohol withdrawal in acute in-patient psychiatry
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol withdrawal is a process that should be managed carefully and gradually. But this can be challenging in psychiatric in-patient units where pati...
Alcohol self-management during COVID-19 and beyond
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alcohol use amongst the general population has become more polarised during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those who previously drank heavily reportedly ...
The Choose Psychiatry Podcast
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ian Collings, Dr Shridevi Gopi-Firth and Dr Kat Levick candidly discuss the highs and lows of psychiatry, including chickens on the ward, augmented...
Stopping antidepressants: Exploring the patient's experience
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Wendy Burn, old age psychiatrist and the immediate past President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (2017-20), discusses the challenges ...
Sarah's story
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah tells of her ongoing wait for mental health support, the desperation she felt and how she had to pay for private treatment in the end.
Mike's Story
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike 36, from Durham talks about the strain of waiting for mental health treatment and how support was vital
Mike's story of waiting for mental health treatment
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, 36 from Durham “When you feel that way when you’ve had like suicidal thoughts, and you feel like you’re a burden on everyone, and its a st...
If A Patient Dies By Suicide
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like for a psychiatrist when a patient dies by suicide? In our latest podcast we speak to Dr Ros Ramsay and Dr Rachel Gibbons regarding the...
What was it like to be on a psychiatric ward during the pandemic?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A unique insight into what it was like to work and be a patient on a psychiatric ward during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hear four personal accounts fr...
South Asian History Month Podcast
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
July 2020 at the College marked our first celebration of South Asian History Month, where we took time to pay tribute to the wonderful Members who are...
Coping with anxiety and OCD during COVID-19
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We spoke to two psychiatrists who are working during the Coronavirus. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jon Goldin, on how we support children and...
LGBTQ History Month: From a Psychiatrist and Service User
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To commemorate LGBT History Month RCPsych interviewed a psychiatrist and a service user, both in the LGBT Community, on mental health, education and g...
Perinatal podcast
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal podcast by RCPsych
Forensic Podcast with Professor Pamela Taylor and Alain part 2
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forensic Podcast with Professor Pamela Taylor and Alain part 2 by RCPsych
Forensic Podcast with Professor Pamela Taylor and Alain part 1
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forensic Podcast with Professor Pamela Taylor and Alain part 1 by RCPsych
The right way to stop psychiatric medication, with Professor David Taylor
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Raj Persaud talks to Professor David Taylor after his keynote talk at the 2019 RCPsych Congress about the right and wrong ways to discontinue psychiat...
Did Sir Winston Churchill suffer from the 'black dog'? with Dr Anthony Daniels
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 1969, psychiatrist Anthony Storr published an essay that established very firmly in the public imagination that Sir Winston Churchill suffered from...
Freedom of choice: are we really free? with Professor Cass Sunstein
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In his 2019 book ‘On Freedom’, Professor Cass Sunstein invites us to rethink the way we consider freedom of choice as a concept. Are we truly free...
Professor Edward Bullmore
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The inflamed mind: a radical new approach to depression
What is forensic psychiatry and how to become a forensic psychiatrist
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ali Ajaz, a specialty trainee in forensic psychiatry, interviews consultant forensic psychiatrist Dr Paul Simon Williams about his work.
June 2007: Professor Peter Woodruff
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast focuses on 'Neurocognitive basis of insight in schizophrenia' from the June 2007 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry