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Left to right: Prof John Sheehan, Dr Francisca Bwalya, Dr Ravi Paul, College President Dr Lorcan Martin, Head of Continuous Assessment Dr Fiona Crotty, and Dean of Education Dr Aoibhinn Lynch. Dr Lorcan Martin, College President, welcomed the two most senior psychiatrists in Zambia, Dr Francisca Bwalya and Dr Ravi Paul, to the College on […]
Dr Karen O’Connor, consultant psychiatrist and National Clinical Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis, spoke to Drivetime about how psychosis presents through auditory hallucinations and delusions, among other symptoms, and how early interventions can provide better outcomes for patients and be cost-effective in the long run. Alongside Nicola Byrne, CEO […]
Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a general term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with your daily life. Early signs can vary depending on the specific type of dementia and the person. Early diagnosis is important and lets you better manage the condition. You and your loved ones can work […]
College member and Specialist Forensic Psychiatrist Gautam Gulati Spoke at the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters on 8th May. Dr Gulati is Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Cork and Adjunct Clinical Full Professor at the University of Limerick. He was invited to speak on the subject of Deprivation of Liberty. He had previously presented to this […]
For older adults, making some simple lifestyle changes can improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being as they age. It may be challenging or unrealistic to do everything on this list, but even small improvements can produce benefits to wellbeing. Here are several steps that can be taken: 1. Stay Physically Active: Regular exercise improves […]
Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – General Adult & Later Life Psychiatry St John of God Hospital Job Posted: Wednesday, 5 June 2024 Deadline: Thursday, 31 July 2024 View job description for this post. A full job description can be requested […]
Minister of State, Ms Mary Butler T.D, attended a reception to officially open the newly built College offices (mews) and the refurbished main building. Ms Mary Butler T.D cut the ribbon on the front door to formally open the College buildings with a garden party on Tuesday 23rd April. The building, on 5 Herbert Street, […]
Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MHS Donegal Job Posted: Friday, 24 May 2024 Deadline: 3PM Thursday, 13 June 2024 View information booklet for this post. Informal inquiries: Dr Annmarie Robertson Tel: 074 9120340 Email: annmarie.robertson1@hse.ie […]
Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. SHO/Registrar – Liaison Psychiatry St Vincent’s University Hospital Job Posted: Tuesday, 31 May 2024 Deadline: Monday, 27 May 2024 Applications are invited for the post of SHO-Registrar in Psychiatry at St Vincent’s University Hospital Dublin. Liaison psychiatry […]
The CPsychI Spring Conference 2024, themed around Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, took place last week in the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath. The conference included announcements of the NCHD poster competition winner and commended posters; see the full list below. NCHD Poster Competition Winner Dr Aoibheann Rainford, for the poster “Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in […]