My MRCPsych Revision (papers 1+2)

The list author says:
	"I started here. It's an A'level textbook, but covers psychological models and the key players very well. If you're looking for an easy start, something to read on a sunny day, this is it."

The list author says:
	"This was my next step. I read, highlighted and reread this. Aimed towards old Pt1, so doesn't quite match syllabus any more."

The list author says:
	"The companion book to the above. Not as well written IMHO, but useful."

The list author says:
	"The most useful revision I did was to go through all of these questions, twice. It was almost like cheating when some of the questions came up."

The list author says:
	"This is getting out of date given the change in format and syllabus, but a useful bank of True/False questions to check your knowledge."

The list author says:
	"Another book not really aimed at this level, but with reader-friendly reminders of the basics that other books brush over."

The list author says:
	"This, along with any updated NICE guidelines, will make you feel like an expert. However, it's very dense, and I only actually managed a few chapters."

The list author says:
	"None of the textbooks cover the history of psychiatry, as it's new on the syllabus. So I read this, which does just that."

The list author says:
	"I learnt the section at the front on definitions (there are so many terms for abnormal movement!), but otherwise, just reference."

The list author says:
	"The type-face of the new edition is a real mistake, but it still has really useful tables. Mainly reference, but read the whole psychosis chapter for info on different antipsychotics."

The list author says:
	"I read a few passages, but not much."

The list author says:
	"More for reference."

The list author says:
	"I didn't use this (although it's useful at work). But it's just to mention again that I found reading the NICE guidelines useful."

The list author says:
	"I didn't read this. I did read around six months' worth of BJP, which was useful. There were a lot of questions on the process of research, and the best way to learn it is to read lots of it."