Royal College of Psychiatrists

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the main professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, responsible for representing and certifying psychiatrists and psychiatric training.

It has been in existence in some form since 1841. First as the "Association of Medical Officers of Asylums and Hospitals for the Insane" (later changed to the Medico Psychological Association) then, in 1926 it received its Royal Charter to become the "Royal Medico Psychological Association, and finally, in 1971 receiving a Supplemental Charter to become the "Royal College of Psychiatrists"

The College produces information about mental health problems for the public.

The College also publishes many books and produces several journals.

Its offices are in London

[edit] See Also

American Psychiatric Association

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