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Home » Archive by Category "Featured" (Page 2)
02 Mar
Featured, IJPM
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

IJPM articles: Eating Disorders – Treatment & Services in Ireland

Stigma and treatment of eating disorders in Ireland: healthcare professionals’ knowledge and attitudes F. McNicholas, C. O’Connor, L. O’Hara and N. McNamara Objectives: This study examines aspects...
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01 Mar
External Affairs & Policy, Featured
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

Eating Disorder Awareness Week – Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating

Eating Disorders - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa & Binge Eating Disorder What are they? What are the signs? How are they treated? This week marks Eating...
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01 Mar
Featured, Of interest from media
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

The death of Louis Walsh, my eating disorder

This article was written by Joanne McNally and was originally published in the Irish Times on 01/09/16. 'When my therapist asks me to give my eating...
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20 Feb
Featured, Of interest from media
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

‘I live with schizophrenia without taking any medication, but I’m an exception

People who are on medication for any kind of mental health problem, don’t take meds because they want to, they take them because they have...
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07 Feb
Featured, Of interest from media
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

Dr Brendan Kelly on breaking the Goldwater Rule

Following a Johns Hopkins' University professor's assertion that US President Trump has 'malignant narcissism', Dr Brendan Kelly spoke to George Hook on Newstalk about the...
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01 Feb
Events, External Affairs & Policy, Featured
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

Mind-Reading: Mental Health and the Written Word

    Keynote Speakers: Professor Sally Shuttleworth, Professor Fergus Shanahan and Professor James V. Lucey Conference organisers: Dr. Melissa Dixon (Oxford), Dr. Elizabeth Barrett (UCD) Conference Coordinator: Victoria Sewell...
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27 Jan
Blog, Events, Featured, Professional Competence
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

Introducing Hot Topics eModules

A suite of Hot Topics CPD Approved eModules (pilot) is now open to members of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland.  Speakers at the popular Hot Topics...
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23 Jan
College in the media, Featured, Of interest from media
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

Psychedelic drugs: A higher purpose?

Researchers are becoming more convinced of the value of psychedelics in treating depression and addiction. Dr Mike Scully, Chair of the Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry at...
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20 Jan
External Affairs & Policy, Featured, Of interest from media
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

First Fortnight screening of Infinitely Polar Bear – Interview with Rick Rossiter

We spoke to CPsychI REFOCUS member (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) and See Change Ambassador Rick Rossiter following a First Fortnight screening...
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17 Jan
Featured, Postgraduate Training
Posted by jerome@jet.ie

The consequences of mental illness stigma in the work-place

Dr Therese O’Carroll and Mr. George Bridges of REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) speak with Mr. A.T. about the consequences...
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