Academic psychiatry: a key research asset is shrinking
Abstract
Academic psychiatrists play a key role in mental health research and help the UK to punch well above its weight internationally. However, over the past two decades there has been a progressive decline in the number of academic psychiatrists in the UK: there are now 31% fewer than there were in 2006. Reversing this trend is critical for the health of psychiatric research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Health and Medical Research Impacts
Academic Writing and Publishing
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Publisher
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Pages
- 1–3
- Publication date
- 19 May 2026
- Language
- EN