International Divisions and International Associateships

Although the College has always had an international perspective, the establishment of the Board of International Affairs has given a new impetus to this area of its activities. Although the Board was set up to address the needs of members residing overseas, it has enjoyed the wholehearted support of those living and working in the UK and Ireland; this has been manifested by the way in which the College and its various committees have acknowledged the need to look outwards more than they have done in the past – to scan new horizons and form new partnerships so that the College can play an active role in international psychiatry for the benefit of all those suffering from mental ill health. The College has also taken decisive action by developing International Divisions and International Associateships. These have been approved by the Privy Council of the UK and were formally established at the College’s annual meeting in July 2004.