Category: Blog
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Psychiatrists look back on College achievements and chart the way forward
Paul Mulholland previews the upcoming Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which celebrates the College’s tenth anniversary. This article appeared in The Medical Independent 05/04/2019. The 2019 Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland ( CPsychI) is titled ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’. The title of the conference, which takes place…
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CPsychI Annual Spring Conference 2019
“Looking Back, Moving Forward” A milestone annual Spring conference marking the 10th year anniversary of the College took place from 3rd –5th April in Dublin. Themed ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’, the three – day programme was packed full with internationally renowned speakers (domestic and international) and an eclectic range of parallel sessions. This year’s Spring…
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CPsychI Fellowship Ceremony 2019
On the occasion of the College 10th Anniversary, Council approved the awarding of Honorary Fellowships and Fellowships. The Fellowship Ceremony took place at the Annual Spring Conference, Thursday, 4th April 2019. Dr John Hillery, President of the College, opened the Fellowship Ceremony at the Spring Conference: “This time of celebration of a decade of evolution…
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CPsychI Prizegiving 2019
At the recent Annual Spring Conference 2019, the College hosted a prizegiving ceremony on Friday 5th April, where the winners of the John Dunne Medal, Ada English Medal and Best Poster Prize were announced. The John Dunne Medal is awarded for outstanding trainee contribution to psychiatric research. Dr Laura Bond was awarded this year’s medal…
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Large reduction in psychiatric admissions after head-shop ban
Admissions fell nearly 20% in two years after strict laws introduced, research shows. Conor Gallagher writes in the Irish Times, 8.4.2019. There was a significant and immediate reduction in admissions to psychiatric facilities after the strict laws banning head shop drugs were introduced, new research shows. Head shop drugs, officially termed new psychoactive substances (NPS),…
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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 a significant increase in prescribing rates for antidepressants for people on the public drug schemes. Con Corrigan, of RTÉ Investigates, spoke on Morning Ireland to share his research. The three…
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“Mind on Fire”: A Memoir of Madness and Recovery, by Arnold Fanning
“Mind on Fire: A Memoir of Madness and Recovery” is a coherent and gripping account of severe mental illness and recovery. This book review was written by Dr Eric Roche, Consultant Psychiatrist. A colleague recommended Mind on Fire to me because its author had once accessed support in the mental health service in which I…
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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 to discuss gaming addiction 28/02/2019. Last year the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder. Amid parental concerns about Fortnite, a popular online video game…
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Dr Gerry McCarney discusses Gaming Addiction on Today with Sean O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio One.
Dr Gerry McCartney, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Chair of the College Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, discussed Gaming Addiction and the warning signs with Sean O’Rourke on RTÉ Radio One, 25.02.2019. Irish psychiatrists are now treating gaming addiction as a disorder after the World Health Organisation (WHO) recognised this condition last year. Dr…
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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 that eating disorders are a complex and serious issue. This blog from BodyWhys looks at the key issues in relation to eating disorders. For instance, did you know that less…