Abstract
The pace of change in mental healthcare is increasing and the College must remain an influential voice in determining the direction of that change. If it is to properly represent the views of psychiatrists, the College needs an open channel of communication with its members. For this reason, the
Highlights
Use of the internet and television programmes are likely to have a more widespread positive effect on our cultural attitudes to anxiety, and the mental health profession will need to adapt as service users become increasingly vocal and empowered
I thank members of No Panic for their contributions to the survey described in this article
The pace of change in mental healthcare is increasing and the College must remain an influential voice in determining the direction of that change
Summary
The pace of change in mental healthcare is increasing and the College must remain an influential voice in determining the direction of that change. The provision of online self-help materials is an exciting advance and these materials are likely to develop into more advanced and popular formats in the future. The evidence base is emerging that they can be a successful, cost-effective medium for delivering treatment.
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