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Inspiring and supporting the Psychiatrists of tomorrow
Note from the Editor : It is my pleasure to present the final Psych Star blog of the Psych Star Series , a collection of articles written...
Dr Declan Hyland
Dec 18, 20244 min read


The Contribution of Acquired Brain Injuries on Criminal Behaviour
On a busy road, when the traffic rushes like water breaking through a dam and the lights refuse to turn red, the decision you may make to...
Namira Patel
Nov 14, 20245 min read


ADHD in doctors: a personal reflection
It is ADHD Awareness Month , and I often find myself reflecting on my own diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),...
Catriona McVey
Oct 15, 20245 min read


Schools: what is their role in young people’s mental health?
Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. Some readers may find this distressing. Massive increases in referrals to Child and...
Jesmine Dhooper
Sep 5, 20244 min read


Lost in Translation: Does Culture Belong in Psychiatry?
In my second year of medical school, I had the opportunity to choose my student-selected component of the course. There were several...
Iyinoluwa Popoola
Aug 29, 20245 min read


My Personal Experiences as an Intellectual Disability Psych Star
Psychiatry has been a highlight of my medical school experience. Every psychiatrist I’ve met, every talk and lecture I’ve attended, and...
Megs Grainger
Jul 11, 20245 min read


Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry: A PsychStar perspective
Perusing the Royal College of Psychiatrists website, I stumbled upon the faculty page for 'Rehabilitation and Social Psychiatry'. I had...
Lauren Pereira-Greene
Jun 6, 20244 min read


Psychiatrists Aren’t Mind-Reading Tweed Wearing Trickcyclists
Special Note from the Editors: Welcome to our brand-new series written by the 2023 Psych Stars! Chosen by the Royal College of...
James Brawn
May 2, 20245 min read


Reflections on my year as a Psych Star
My interest in mental health grew considerably when I started medical school. I remember being spellbound by a lecture in the first term...
Emily Jones
Sep 6, 20216 min read
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