APA CEO and Medical Director Saul Levin, MD, MPA (Saul Levin, MD, MPA) introduced a major APA Foundation campaign titled “Mental Health Care Works,” dedicated to encouraging Americans to seek treatment for mental and substance use disorders when they need it. psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ap…

Thread: I work in an arcane field where the job requires specific technical knowledge, built on a ladder of understanding and breakthroughs going back over 100 years. It's not immunology but it's not nothing.

Are you familiar with the website for the #EPA2024 Congress? Stay informed about the most recent congress updates, programme news, registration details, and more. 🔗 Visit: epa-congress.org #psychiatry #mentalhealth

Burnout was a serious problem for healthcare workers before COVID-19, and was only worsened by the extraordinary strain the pandemic put on the system. We must ensure that physicians feel empowered to seek mental health care if they need it without fear of losing their license.

🚨 Early Career Psychiatrists, apply today for our Gaining Experience Programme! ❓ This is a unique #opportunity to broaden your #skills, discover renowned institutions, and become familiar with different #mentalhealth systems ℹ️ Find out more 👉 europsy.net/gaining-experi…

Anyone know if people with #SMI are eligible for a Covid vaccination this autumn? Or carer's?

Cover of The Times The Times and The Sunday Times Magazine out today... Thank you Deborah Ross 😊 Please RT for the benefit of those who want to stop us all calling out this disgraceful Tory government... We aren't stopping 💪🏼

We did it.

As a Black woman, and someone on the left of the Labour Party, I have unfortunately been forced to reach the conclusion that I will not get a fair hearing from this Labour leadership.

The treatment of Diane Abbott — Britain’s first female Black MP — is a disgrace. The latest stitch-up represents yet another flagrant attack on local democracy. A lifelong anti-racist campaigner, Diane deserves so much better. So do party members being treated with contempt.

Rupert Murdoch's media empire has poisoned global democracy and spread disinformation on a mass scale. It's time to break up monopolies and build a truly free media — one that exposes the truth, challenges the powerful and amplifies local voices building a better world.

This open letter on NHS misogyny & sexual harassment from 4 of the most senior women in UK medicine is quite something. Please read the whole, grim thing. It is *so* important this is being said out loud. #MeToo rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-pol…

Morning 20 years ago today I was sectioned for the 1st time it was a horrible experience too detailed to put on a social media post. The publicity it received went Worldwide I was front page news for the wrong reason TV crews at my door, helicopter overhead. I'm told that from

Congratulations to Prof. Thomas G. Schulze 🎗INDEPENDENT Libertarian for becoming President-Elect of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) wpanet.org. I am wishing him a fruitful term in continuing his magnificent work to strengthen the backbone of the WPA and guiding global mental health. I am looking forward to our future collaboration!

My first day as a consultant psychiatrist in London, Canada. I feel honoured, excited & yes a bit nervous! What an opportunity to serve society & provide care to people with mental health difficulties. There is no greater privilege. Thought I’d rock the floral! Wish me luck!

Age 6 to 13 abused mentally, physically and sexually. Age 16 locked up in a psychiatric hospital. Age 17 locked up in a young offenders prison. Age 19 sleeping on the streets injecting drugs in filthy alleyways. Now 46 with a life I couldn't imagine when at times I thought

My ❤️ is filled with joy and pride Welcoming new members to our family Royal College of Psychiatrists #MRCPsych Congratulations to you and thank you to your loved ones for their support #ChoosePsychiatry Lade Smith CBE #DrLayraThorn Chair Psychiatric Resident Doctors' Committee (PRDC)

The Royal College of Psychiatrists bestows it’s highest honour - Honorary Fellowship - on Mohammed Al-Uzri. It’s a privilege to work alongside such an inspiring psychiatrist with such a clear vision for global mental healthcare. RCPsych International Subodh Dave ☘️🌻🌞 Humanising Medicine Lade Smith CBE

European Psychiatric Association Statement: conflict in Israel, Gaza and beyond europsy.net/epa-statement-…