2024
This is the inaugural episode of the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Podcast. In this episode we focus on Perinatal Mental Health research. Some of the topics discussed include: Reproductive policy related to pregnancy and breastfeeding The need for a Mother & Baby unit The importance of being gender-informed in our policy Perinatal Depression Mental […]
Pictured, from left: Ms Andrea Ryder, Deputy Mark Ward TD and Dr Lorcan Martin Dr Lorcan Martin, President of the College, and Ms Andrea Ryder, Communications, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, met with Deputy Mark Ward, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Mental Health. Many areas of mutual interest and concern were discussed around mental health services […]
Pictured, from left: Prof. Eamon Keenan and Dr Narayanan Subramanian Some of the College members and office team attended the launch of the “Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use” in Dublin Castle today. The report was launched by Assembly Chair Paul Reid, and Government Chief Whip, Minister Hildegarde Naughton T.D. who is also […]
The 32nd European Congress of Psychiatry will take place 6-9 April 2024 The motto of this years’ congress is “Mental Health – Open and Inclusive!” It highlights three core aspects of modern psychiatry: Mental health as a broad dimension from mental health prevention and resilience building to the treatment of specific disorders. Open refers not only to our fundamental […]
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland welcomes the election of specialist consultant forensic psychiatrist, and college member, Professor Gautam Gulati, as Ireland’s member at the Council of Europe (CoE) Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). You can learn more about the committee here. The CPT is a […]