Author: Ian Rice
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Irish Independent: ‘Dire state’ of mental services putting lives at risk, top doctor says
Following our press release from 22 August, the Irish Independent writes about the dire state of mental health services in Ireland, which is currently putting patients’ lives at risk. Read the article in full below or on the Irish Independent website here. Patients’ lives are being put at risk because of the “dire state” of…
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College of Psychiatrists: Government failings on mental health putting patients’ lives at risk
The below CPsychI press statement was published on 22 August 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. Major issues across all mental health services mean radical overhaul of the system needed as an urgent priority ‘If the Government is serious about the wellbeing of all people, it will address these systemic issues as…
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Irish Daily Mail: Child mental health in ‘crisis’ as inpatient beds fall 20%
Dr Maeve Doyle speaks with the Irish Daily Mail about the concerning lack of beds for children with severe mental disorders. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned that Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are at ‘crisis point’ as new figures reveal there are new 20% fewer hospital beds for children with…
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CPsychI Annual Spring Conference 2022
The College Spring Conference 2022 was held at the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny with online streaming. View the photo gallery from the Spring Conference 2022 by clicking here or on the image above. NCHD Poster Presentation Winners AUDIT TO MONITOR AND IMPROVE COMPLIANCE WITH WHO CLINICAL GUIDELINES ON COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OF OPIOID…
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TheJournal.ie: ‘Changing the Mental Health Act will affect our ability to provide safe care’
Dr Sarah Casey and Dr Aoife O’Callaghan, Senior Registrars and Co-Chairs of the CPsychI Trainee Committee, say proposed changes to the MHA will hamper their ability to make quick decisions in cases of serious mental illness. Read the article in full below, or on TheJournal.ie here. The laws of the Mental Health Act (MHA) are concerned…
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Irish Examiner: ‘We must continue to care for patients who cannot consent’
Professor Anne Doherty writes for the Irish Examiner about the proposed changes to the Mental Health Act and the risks these changes carry for those who need help but are not able to make the decision to seek treatment. Read the article in full below, or on the Irish Examiner website here. Proposed amendments to…
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Professor Mary Cannon elected as members of the Royal Irish Academy
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland would like to extend its congratulations to Professor Mary Cannon for her recent election as member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). The RIA is Ireland’s most prestigious academic body and election to the Academy is the highest academic accolade in the country. Professor Cannon’s extensive and impactful contributions…
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CPsychI: Revised Mental Health Act ‘unacceptable and unworkable in practice’
From left: Dr Atiqa Rafiq, Consultant Psychiatrist in Later Life Psychiatry; Dr Norella Broderick, Senior Registrar in Learning Disability Psychiatry; Dr Lorcan Martin, Vice President of the College and Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry; and Dr Imelda Whyte, Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has warned the…
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College Statement on the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The College stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and our medical colleagues in Ukraine, at this extremely difficult and traumatising time and is deeply concerned for the health, including mental health, of those affected. We support our…
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IT In The News Podcast: What does South Kerry CAMHS report reveal about Irish mental health services?
Dr Ian Kelleher, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, speaks with the Irish Times In The News podcast about the South Kerry CAMHS report, how it’s gotten to this crisis stage and what a lack of resourcing for CAMHS services means for patients. Read selected quotes from Dr Kelleher below, or listen to the podcast in…