Stigma
Dr Karen O’Connor, Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) is interviewed as part of a piece by the Irish Examiner looking at research into media representation for those who have experienced psychosis, recovery and barriers to access in the face of stigma. Read the article in full on the […]
Higher Specialist Trainee in Psychiatry, Dr Rosie Plunkett speaks to Sarina Bellissimo to tackle the stigma surrounding anti-depressant medication. The discussion covers when it might be appropriate to speak with a GP, the different types of anti-depressants that may be prescribed, and why stigma around these medications might exist. Read snippets from their discussion below, […]
As part of their #GetReal (with how you feel) campaign, CPsychI REFOCUS member Rick Rossiter shared his thoughts with See Change on getting to know yourself and your emotions better during times of isolation. This post was originally featured on the See Change website where you can also find further information on mental health and […]
Dr Caragh Behan joined Ciara Noble of Kildare FM to discuss myths around personality disorders and why we as humans are so keen to label people. You can listen to the interview in full (from 13:40) on Soundcloud now. Following on from a recent article in the Irish Times, Dr Behan clarified that approximately 10% […]
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 and misinformation around mental illness, disorders and distress. While the College welcomes references to developing Mental Health Services, mental health promotion and other proposals around mental health over the next […]
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 diagnoses may not be accurate’. Read snippets from the article below which appears on the Irish Times website. The article remarks on how medical terms around mental disorders have entered […]
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 the venue on 23rd January 2020 between 8.45am and 9.30am. Approved for 5 External CPD Credits This symposium and workshop will provide attendees with up to date, useful and […]
Dr Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and specialist in addiction treatment, spoke with Miriam O’Callaghan on RTE Radio 1 this week, in order to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for legislation, as well public education, around gambling addiction. Dr O’Gara was keen to highlight on RTE Radio Today with Miriam that severe gambling addiction […]
Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley believes we need a “new wave of authentic and appropriate mental health discussions”. This article was published in the Life, Health and Wellbeing section of the Irish Independent on 15/04/2019 So what are we doing wrong? Why is it that we are becoming more anxious and stressed than ever – before despite […]
A final bonus episode of A Lust for Life‘s Where There’s A Will podcast series was recorded live at the Woodquay venue, in Dublin, on Thursday 17th January 2019 as part of this year’s First Fortnight Festival. Click here to listen to the full bonus episode of the Podcast. This podcast series has tackled issues such as stigma, […]