RCPsych in Scotland

The Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland: Improving the lives of people with mental illness. Instagram:

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

🚨Today, we launch our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election

We are calling on all political parties to tackle the very real mental health emergency that Scotland is facing with bold, decisive actions focused on 5 key areas

Read here: https://t.co/yWa4KFYcWI

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Our Chair Dr Jane Morris has warned that Scotland’s mental health crisis will spiral out of control without decisive action. She has called on all political parties to put physical & mental health on equal footing ahead of Thursday’s election.

Read more⬇️
https://t.co/UfWEYzQOwV

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MSPs call for ‘fundamental change’ to better support neurodivergence https://t.co/ZvbSsGDvP4

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Psychiatrists in Scotland oppose Assisted Dying Bill after safeguards removed https://t.co/j3jUoOqP1Z

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Mental health warning over psychiatrists shortage https://t.co/1qXhCje9br

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Psychiatry in Scotland will remain under strain without investment, study shows https://t.co/HcJSSvL66l

[Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych]

Today we are publishing our first ever position statement on menopause and mental health. A lack of understanding means too many women are missing out on vital support when they need it most. #MenopauseAndMentalHealth
https://t.co/s9nGUmtGT5

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Dr Laura Sutherland our vice chair of CAMHS comments on the latest children and young people's mental health waiting time figures https://t.co/VaNmP7lzsH

[Alexander Burnett MSP @AJABurnett]

Attended an important discussion with @rcpsych hearing from Dr Pavan Sireddy, Jane Gordon and @BrianWhittle on meeting the needs of autistic people and those with ADHD in Scotland. With demand rising, we must improve diagnostic pathways, support and long term services. #SCC26

[Brian Whittle OLY @BrianWhittle]

Inspiring @ScotTories conference #SCC26 Great speech from @KemiBadenoch reminding us that Conservatives and our policies are what we need to get rid of both SNP and Labour mismanagement. All to play for! @SLConservative

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Dr Pavan Srireddy our vice-chair speaks about - Autism: rising rates or overdiagnosis? - Scotcast https://t.co/cd8LSF1g34

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Committee calls for urgent action to reduce autism and ADHD waiting lists - BBC News https://t.co/HeoVlvw6uc

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

📢 Scotland’s Mental Health Hustings Online | 9 March, 1pm - Mental health has never mattered more. Hear directly from political leaders about their vision for Scotland’s mental health - and ask your questions live. Your chance to shape Scotland’s future https://t.co/LaP8W5x6WM

[Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee @SP_EHRCJ]

Earlier this week we started an inquiry into neurodivergence in Scotland.

In our first panel, we took evidence from members of @RCPsychScot, who talked about the challenges facing the specialist mental health system.

Watch the session: https://t.co/gnEBD1Llc5

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Scotland failing neurodivergent people amid `postcode lottery´ https://t.co/jp2ZVi2mpb

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

After months of campaigning, we welcome the commitment of £7.6m in today's #ScottishBudget for neurodivergent conditions... read our statement here https://t.co/gn7oPgFUrC

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

ADHD and autism support are at a crossroads in Scotland - and here is the way forward https://t.co/orAgy3WVXp

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Dr Adam Polnay along with a colleague wrote a piece for @bmj_latest on why it's important to offer support to patients who miss an appointment: Attending to patients who do not attend - missed appointments deserve clinical attention https://t.co/Xj3350yMdd

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Scottish Government to hold summit on improving support for neurodivergent people https://t.co/4lhQoQbNm4

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

Daniel Johnson MSP leads Scottish Parliamentary debate on our NDC Report - which calls for a society-wide response to tackle waiting times for ADHD and autism patients @djohnsonmsp
https://t.co/KlT5UL0iXk

[RCPsych in Scotland @RCPsychScot]

The latest CAMHS figures were published today - Scottish mental health treatment target met for young people but more than 100 waiting a year - read our comment from CAMHS vice-chair Dr Laura Sutherland 👇https://t.co/0z7R6b2jF7