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Tag Archives: mental illness

Home » Posts Tagged "mental illness" (Page 2)
03 Feb
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Press Statements, Public Information
Posted by Ian Rice
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College of Psychiatrists urges caution around use of language, diagnostic terms and medication references when canvassing and debating before the fast approaching Election Day

The College of Psychiatrists urges election candidates and politicians to be cautious of the language and terms they use which can create hurt, further stigma...
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17 Jan
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Of interest from media
Posted by Ian Rice
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The Irish Times: How common are real personality disorders? Dr Caragh Behan explains

Alex Meehan, Irish Times talked with Dr Caragh Behan, Consultant Psychiatrist, about how we can 'use the words "narcissist" and "paranoid" easily but our amateur...
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01 Dec
Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Of interest from media
Posted by Ian Rice
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Monetary Impact of Mental Illness: Conversations that Matter in Signposting

The REFOCUS symposium and workshop will be held on 23 January at the Ashling Hotel. Online booking has now CLOSED. You can register and pay at...
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15 Oct
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice
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Drawing strength: How art helped me beat depression

Two years ago, Orna Cunningham was in a very dark place. Unemployed and lonely,  she felt trapped in a spiral of negative thoughts. Then she...
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08 Oct
Blog
Posted by Ian Rice
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I Dream of Painting and then I Paint My Dream

Psychiatry trainee Dr Aoife O'Callaghan explores the art of Vincent van Gogh, theories around the mental illnesses he may have suffered and how those illnesses...
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08 Mar
Blog, College in the media, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Of interest from media, Stakeholders
Posted by jerome@jet.ie
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“Massive Rise in Prescribing” New Prescription Nation Series by RTÉ Investigates

The new Prescription Nation series, looks into prescription drug use in Ireland, by Con Corrigan with RTÉ Investigates. RTÉ Investigates has found that there has been...
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04 Mar
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Dr Gerry McCarney on RTÉ Primetime: Gaming Addiction

Dr Gerry McCarney, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Chair of the College Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, appeared on an RTÉ Primetime report...
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27 Feb
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Eating Disorders – Why Do We Need Awareness?

Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity for those of us working in, or who feel passionately about the area, to generate discussion and remind everyone...
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13 Feb
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Depression in Ireland – where do we stand today?

Prof Brendan Kelly gives a comprehensive overview of the incidence, diagnosis and multifaceted treatment of depression. This article appeared online the Medical Independent.ie 07.02.19. Depression is a common, disabling...
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23 Jan
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“I had a few more bad days than good ones” – Professor Green in conversation with Eoghan McDermott

Award winning musician, rapper, and mental health advocate Professor Green (Stephen Manderson) spoke with 2FM presenter, broadcaster Eoghan Mc Dermott as part of the First...
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