Royal College of Psychiatrists

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the main professional organisation of psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, responsible for representing and certifying psychiatrists, psychiatric training and providing high quality public information about mental health problems.

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"

In addition to publishing many books and producing several journals, the College produces information about mental health problems for the public.

Its offices are located at 17 Belgrave Square, in London.

[edit] See also

• American Psychiatric Association
• List of psychiatrists

[edit] External links

• Royal College of Psychiatrists website
• Information about mental health problems
• Access the journals online

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