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About us


Culture is an important aspect of psychiatry. Understanding culture is key in engagement, assessment, treatment,  recovery; and also in the educational and training aspects of psychiatry.

The transcultural psychiatry special interest group includes clinicians near and far who want to improve mental health for people from all cultures across the globe. 

As a group we learn and shared the expertise and experiences of transcultural psychiatry across countries. We want to make sure clinicians develop an understanding of patients’ and families cultures to help in their care and treatment. 

We have an annual conference, many networking events and contribute to the college in development of relevant policies and also for education and training. 

We have the following objectives:

  • Help in training on cultural sensitivity and cultural competence
  • Develop expertise in engagement, assessment and treatment of patients for mental health problems in UK and globally
  • Look at ways to use the strengths of diverse workforce to help patient care and also help  and support staff 
  • Working with other faculties and special interest groups to develop and implement culture sensitive interventions
  • Do all we can to reduce inequalities
  • Help to collate interventions that work across cultures
  • Link up with the transcultural psychiatry groups in other International psychiatry organisations, and national organisations 
  • Link with diaspora groups
  • Link with International team 
  • Link with universities and collaborate on research projects – we already have some interest in this area from academics in different universities

We would love to have you join our group and share with us your expertise and ideas.

We are also very keen to collaborate with other SIGs.

Please email sigs@rcpsych.ac.uk to sign up and find our more.

Fabida Aria
Dr Saima Niaz, Chair

Dear Members,

I am honoured to assume the role of Chair of the Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group (TSIG). Thank you for trusting me with this responsibility.

I am a member of the World Association of Cultural Psychiatry, and it has been a privilege to serve as an Executive Member of TSIG. This group has long been a source of inspiration and connection for me, and I am enthusiastic to lead its next chapter.

Culture lies at the heart of everything we do in psychiatry — it influences how we understand, connect with, and care for our patients. As Chair, I am committed to promoting cultural competence, equity, and inclusion in our clinical practice. My aims include enhancing education, increasing member engagement, and fostering international collaboration to achieve improved mental health outcomes for diverse communities.

Over the next four years, I look forward to working closely with you to expand our community and make meaningful progress. Your insights and experiences are vital in shaping our direction, and I warmly invite you to share your ideas, priorities, and hopes for TSIG. 

For your suggestions or feedback, you can reach me at: Sigs@rcpsych.ac.uk

With sincere gratitude and warmest wishes,

Dr Saima Niaz
Chair, Transcultural Psychiatry Special Interest Group
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Name Role
Dr Saima NiazChair
Dr Faria KhanFinancial Officer
Dr Fabida AriaImmediate past chair
Dr Ayesha Ahmad Committee member
Professor Arabinda Chowdhury Committee member
Dr Bhavana Chawda Committee member
Dr Emmeline Lagunes-Cordoba Committee member
Dr Hasannen Al-Taiar Committee member
Dr Shahid Latif Committee member
Dr Saadia Alvi Committee member
Dr Saadia Muzaffar Committee member
Dr Santosh Mudholkar Committee member
Dr Suraju Adeyemo Committee member
Dr Rajeev KrishnadasCommittee member

Find out more about the College's international committees.

Membership is open to all Members of or Associates of the College.

Others may be invited to join at the discretion of the Chair.

To join, please complete our online application form or email the College.

Contact us

If you have any enquiries about the TSIG please contact sigs@rcpsych.ac.uk.