Author: Ian Rice
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Successful Induction Week for Psychiatry Trainees
College of Psychiatrists hosted its 2nd Induction Week for Psychiatry Trainees following a well-received and successful inaugural event last year Communication and Language, Ethics and Professionalism and Physical Health were some of the workshop sessions to form part of an intense induction week designed by the College Postgraduate Training Department for doctors embarking on their…
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Professor Brendan Kelly on Diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
On Today with Miriam O’Callaghan, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly discussed many aspects of ASD: diagnoses, supports needed, societal attitudes and more. Adam Harris, Chief Executive of AsIAm and member of the College Autism Special Interest Group also discussed the social benefits of an autism diagnosis and the barriers to services a diagnosis can create. Listen…
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RTÉ Radio Archive Programme Explores History of Asylums & Institutions
Following the launch of the paper back copy of Hearing Voices: The History of Psychiatry in Ireland, RTÉ Presenter John Bowman explored (Sunday 18th Aug 2019) short excerpts of recorded interviews with experts on the asylums and mental institutions in Ireland. Archive interviews with Prof Brendan Kelly, author of the book, also feature. This excellent and…
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Supporting Those Bereaved By Suicide
Professor Jim Lucey, Medical Director of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services shares in a new blog post how we can talk to and support those experiencing grief following the death of a family member or friend by suicide. “The piece below should not increase the pain of suicide, but talking about it can help us…
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12 Mindful Tips to Reduce Negative Effects of Modern Air Travel
Heading off on a plane for holidays? Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly offers some practical tips in the Irish Times for your mental wellbeing. How to stay calm and mindful while flying and navigating airports, including listening to some Britney Spears! Full article is available on the Irish Times website here. Travel is exciting but the…
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Alcohol Health Alliance Wins Award for Best Public Affairs Campaign
On Friday, 21 June the Alcohol Health Alliance was awarded Best Public Affairs Campaign at the Awards for Excellence in Public Relations 2019 ceremony. The group won for their campaign to support and raise awareness of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill with its key legislative measures that aim to address Ireland’s harmful relationship with alcohol…
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From the Editor’s Desk: The ever expanding issue of later life mental health
Editor-In-Chief, Dr John Lyne, and Trainee Editor, Dr Kevin Glynn, highlight key themes and papers from the most recent issue of the College’s official research journal, the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. Volume 36, Issue 2 looks at the ever expanding issue of later life mental health. An ageing global population represents one of the…