August 2019
Dr Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and specialist in addiction treatment, spoke with Miriam O’Callaghan on RTE Radio 1 this week, in order to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for legislation, as well public education, around gambling addiction. Dr O’Gara was keen to highlight on RTE Radio Today with Miriam that severe gambling addiction […]
College of Psychiatrists hosted its 2nd Induction Week for Psychiatry Trainees following a well-received and successful inaugural event last year Communication and Language, Ethics and Professionalism and Physical Health were some of the workshop sessions to form part of an intense induction week designed by the College Postgraduate Training Department for doctors embarking on their […]
On Today with Miriam O’Callaghan, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly discussed many aspects of ASD: diagnoses, supports needed, societal attitudes and more. Adam Harris, Chief Executive of AsIAm and member of the College Autism Special Interest Group also discussed the social benefits of an autism diagnosis and the barriers to services a diagnosis can create. Listen […]
The College hosted its Careers in Psychiatry events in Cork and Dublin 22 and 23 August for Medical Students and Interns. Careers days are aimed at medical students, interns or medical graduates who may be considering applying for specialist training in Psychiatry, or who would simply like to find out more about what a career […]
Following the launch of the paper back copy of Hearing Voices: The History of Psychiatry in Ireland, RTÉ Presenter John Bowman explored (Sunday 18th Aug 2019) short excerpts of recorded interviews with experts on the asylums and mental institutions in Ireland. Archive interviews with Prof Brendan Kelly, author of the book, also feature. This excellent and […]