Author: ICP
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The Irish Times: Lack of specialist child mental health resources far from surprise
In the wake of the Maskey Report into HSE South Kerry CAMHS, Dr Ian Kelleher, a Consultant Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and associate professor at UCD’s school of medicine, outlines the historical and ongoing issues in the resourcing of child and adolescent psychiatry services in Ireland. This article was first featured on The…
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Statement: College of Psychiatrists Response to HSE Report on South Kerry CAMHS
College of Psychiatrists Response to HSE Report on South Kerry CAMHS Recruitment and retention crisis in mental health a significant factor in mistreatment of young mental health patients in South Kerry CAMHS College acknowledges distress for families involved and for those waiting on care; outlines specific questions families should ask mental health services to ensure…
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Press Statement: College of Psychiatrists Publish Position Paper on Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warns against introduction of assisted dying legislation in Ireland College publishes major paper on the issue The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (College of Psychiatrists) has warned that physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia (PAS-E) is not compatible with good medical care and that its introduction in Ireland could place vulnerable…
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Medical Independent: A perfect storm for child and adolescent mental healthcare
Covid-19 and the recent cyber attack on HSE systems have served only to exacerbate problems within an already under-funded and under-resourced Child and Adolescent Mental Health service. Journalist, Niamh Cahill, details the situation on the ground in an extensive report for the Medical Independent. Read the article in full below or view on the Medical…
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RTÉ Radio 1: Speaking on the Ryan Tubridy Show, Emer McLysaght discusses her time spent in a mental health hospital
Author and columnist Emer McLysaght joins Ryan Tubridy on his RTÉ Radio 1 show, in an honest, even humorous, discussion of her long-term struggle with mental illness. The co-author of the popular ‘Aisling’ series is candid about her time spent in treatment for an eating disorder and the importance of the continuing support she receives…
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Press Statement: College of Psychiatrists Survey on Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health
College of Psychiatrists survey on impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health Survey of psychiatrists shows major rise in mental health referrals and relapses during Covid-19 College of Psychiatrists President: ‘The pandemic has added enormous strain on an already fragile mental health service and there is little appreciation at a policy level for how serious the…
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RCPsych Celebrates Women in Psychiatry Throughout March
In marking International Women’s Day, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), have set out to highlight diverse experiences of women psychiatrists in their ’25 Women’ project thoughout the month of March. Every Monday, RCPsych will be publishing five stories of women in psychiatry, including an upcoming piece by Irish Psychiatrist, Dr Eimer Philbin-Bowman which we…
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An Update from the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders
Clinical Lead for the HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders, Dr Michelle Clifford, provides an update on the national roll-out of programme, and the future of eating disorder care in Ireland. This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I am delighted to update you on the progress of the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCPED).…
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Stay in Touch – The importance of connecting with yourself by Rick Rossiter, REFOCUS member and SeeChange Ambassador
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…
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RSCI Researchers show blood test can predict who is likely to develop psychotic disorders
Researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have discovered that testing the levels of certain proteins in blood samples can predict whether a person at risk of psychosis is likely to develop a psychotic disorder years later. The study can be read in full in the current edition of JAMA Psychiatry. The research…