Mental Health
Catherine Conlon writes for the Irish Independent on the recent decision by the Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use to recommend diverting those found in possession of drugs in Ireland to a health-led system rather than the criminal justice system. The article draws on the research presented by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland which finds […]
Following the announcement of the second strand of the €5 million pilot programme this week, the College of Psychiatrists welcomes the imminent roll-out of targeted, responsive wellbeing and mental health supports at primary school level. The provision of one-to-one counselling sessions for primary school age children, early intervention by trained and supervised ‘education wellbeing/mental health […]
A father shares his personal account of the challenges encountered by the whole family in supporting and accessing care for his daughter who has anorexia. When our teenage daughter developed anorexia and quite quickly became very unwell, one of the biggest challenges was to figure out how to access immediate and appropriate medical and psychological […]
Eating Disorder care is often not built into the structure of health services, which combined with under-resourcing can lead to doctors and team members filling the gaps in wraparound support. Dr Petra McLoughlin, Basic Specialist Trainee in psychiatry shares her experience of advocating for more training and funding in the health services for integrated eating […]
To kick off Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023, we look at the benefits and importance of peer support in recovery for those with an eating disorder. Here, Edel tells us in her own words about her work as Ireland’s very first Peer Support Worker in Eating Disorders, a role which encompasses open listening, shared learning […]
In marking Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023, we address some of the myths that exist in the public domain surrounding these serious mental disorders. Awareness of eating disorders has been increasingly evident in media coverage over the past few years, with many women and men coming forward to share their lived experiences with a range […]
Dr Alyson Lee, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and a past Chair of the CPsychI Personality Disorder Special Interest Group, provides information on Mentalisation-Based Treatment (MBT), an evidence based model of psychotherapy that is effective in the treatment of borderline personality disorder as well as other mental disorders. This article is part of our information series […]
In this honest and open account, Grainne* gives a first person look into her experiences of being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and her road to recovery and living well, through treatment and support from her mental health team, friends and family. This article is part of our information series marking Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness […]
Dr Navroop Johnson, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and member of the CPsychI Personality Disorder Special Interest Group, gives a clinical overview of the models and theories of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), one of the most effective and common treatments for Personality Disorders. This article is part of our information series marking Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness […]
Dr Paul Matthews, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and Chair of the CPsychI Personality Disorder Special Interest Group, outlines the most effective and evidence-based treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder. This article is part of our information series marking Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month this May. You can read more in the series below this post and […]