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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 […]
Pictured, from left: Prof John McFarland, Dr Lorcan Martin, Prof Henry O’Connell College President, Dr Lorcan Martin, opened the UL-Midwest Deanery and Midlands Psychiatry Services Winter Conference in Psychiatry. With a talk titled “Stigma – Alive and Kicking (Us?)”, he addressed the issue of stigma for mental illness and psychiatry – among the general […]
The Irish Times Opinion section published a letter by Dr Mia McLaughlin, Joint-Chair of the College REFOCUS committee, in which she commented on a recent article by Health Correspondent, Paul Cullen, on the ED at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. While recognising the progressive and positive innovation and investment in ED services, Dr McLaughlin lamented the […]
Educational Supervisors play a pivotal role in upholding best practice standards in psychiatry and mental health services as part of their responsibility to supervise and support trainees to achieve the required knowledge, skills, and professional practices across multifaceted aspects of the specialty. The Guide for Educational Supervisors, launched today, is underpinned by The Irish Medical […]
College members can view the photo gallery of the conference here. Note you must be logged in to view. The College Winter Conference 2023 featured oral presentations from 6 NCHDs and posters from 26 NCHDs and 15 medical students. The awards for these along with the 2022 John Dunne and Ada English awards for the […]
22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22qDS) is the commonest rare chromosomal disorder after Down Syndrome. On Saturday and Sunday (November 18th-19th), the fifth European Conference on 22qDS 22q11 European Conference in Dublin – 22Q11 Europe convenes in Dublin. George Winter writes for the Irish Times about the lived experience of those with 22qDS. Read the article in full […]