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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]