July 2023
College welcomes the report on the HSE National Audit of prescribing in CAMHS, published on Friday, 28th July 2023. The College welcomes the publication of the findings of this report which will provide reassurance to children and their parents/guardians attending CAMHS around the country that levels of prescribing in CAMHS are safe and appropriate. As […]
College welcomes Mental Health Commission report but calls for urgent action to address serious deficits in resourcing and basic administrative and management structures in CAMHS The College of Psychiatrists welcomes the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s review of CAMHS report published today (Independent Review of the provision of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services […]
CPsychI welcomes the appointment of Dr Amanda Burke as Ireland’s first National Clinical Lead for Child and Youth Mental Health. Following the announcement of the new Clinical Lead role as part of the recommendations arising from the Maskey Report, the College commends Minister Mary Butler in the successful funding and delivery of this post, one […]
Traveller Pride Week is an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the community throughout Ireland. Members of the College were there to meet with REFOCUS member, Helena Power, who was instrumental in organising the Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement’s event at the Butler Gallery, Kilkenny on Tuesday, 11th July 2023. President, Dr Lorcan Martin and REFOCUS […]
In this video update, CPsychI President Dr Lorcan Martin discusses recent negative media and online commentary on psychiatry in Ireland, and outlines what the College is doing to address and contribute to the conversation. As a College, we continue to advocate for the valuable work of psychiatrists, and are always available to advise individual College […]