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Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation in Ireland supporting people affected by eating disorders and their carers. For #EDAW2024 they have selected the theme: Eating Disorder Recovery and Beyond: Respecting Individuality and Identity. Bodywhys have advised that this theme came about from their understanding that an eating disorder develops and functions differently for each individual […]
Please note that this job is NOT approved as a College recognised training post at this time. Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry Highfield Healthcare Job Posted: Monday, 25 March 2024 Deadline: Friday, 5 April 2024 Highfield Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join the General Adult Psychiatry Inpatient and Day […]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2024 takes place from Monday, 26th February to Sunday, 3rd March inclusive. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Eating Disorders Special Interest Group (EDSIG) produces this newsletter annually in order to update members on our work, share information and advise people of events that are taking […]
Funding for doctors in training under 70% of what is needed to meet demand The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s perennial inability to sufficiently fund psychiatric doctors in training has been and will continue […]
The College is appalled and distressed at the accelerating violence in the Middle East, the increasing loss of human lives and the intensification of horrific effect on innocent civilians. We remain deeply concerned for the devastation inflicted on all, particularly the irreparable injury to children and vulnerable citizens and the long-term consequences for them. Our […]
President, Dr Lorcan Martin and Manager of Communications, External Affairs & Policy, Andrea Ryder, met with Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, in Leinster House. During an engaging and productive meeting, the Minister provided valuable updates on several Department of Health Mental Health Unit initiatives, developments, and funding allocations across the mental health […]
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 […]
Locum Consultant – Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) Job Posted: Friday, 16 February 2024 Deadline: Friday, 1 March 2024 View full job description via PDF here. Informal inquiries: Dr Ronan Hearne, Clinical Director Tel: 01 217 2100 Email: ronan.hearne@sjog.ie Interested parties: Please apply via the following link: https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/locum-consultant-psychiatrist-in-the-psy-bf6bb