…brain-damaged, homeless man who spent over a year on remand in Mountjoy Prison has sparked emotive debate around the complex mental health needs of the prison population, and in this…
…poor mental health, especially as we age. Staying connected with family, friends and community groups can provide emotional support, companionship and a sense of belonging. 3. Keep Mentally Stimulated: Engaging…
…also known as “assisted dying” and in the New Year the issue will be the focus of a Special Oireachtas Committee set up to examine the Dying with Dignity Bill…
…experience aggression in some form. “For example, a UK study from the 1990s suggested that one in three psychiatrists surveyed had received death threats, and an Irish survey of consultant…
…commitment which is made at the expense of their individual needs. Research carried out by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland with the Carers Association Ireland in 2009 showed that…
The Call for Abstracts for the NCHD Winter Conference 2024 competition is now closed. Requirements for submission: 1. Only submissions of research studies, full clinical audit cycles and case report…
…advances in pharmacotherapy. Many advances have only occurred because of the pharmaceutical industry and its commitment to research and development. However the College is also aware of the risks of…
The Call for Abstracts is now closed. MEDICAL STUDENTS SUBMISSIONS ONLY NCHD’s should submit their abstract using the following link: https://irishpsychiatry.ie/courses-and-events/winter-conference-2024-nchd-call-for-abstract-submissions/ Requirements for submission: 1. Only submissions of research studies,…
Following a highly critical report from The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Irish Prison Service released a statement…
…Psychiatry Dr Mary Scriven Chair Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry Dr Christopher Mohan Chair Trainee Committee Dr Harriet Ryan BST Representative Trainee Committee Dr Atiqa Rafiq Chair Faculty of Old…
