Category: Blog
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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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Think Tank Book Club: The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
The third meeting of the ‘Think Tank’ Book Club is scheduled for Thursday, 2 September 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, with Dr Elizabeth Barrett discussing “The Virgin Suicides” by Jeffrey Eugenides. Limited spots are available for this meeting, and those interested can register with Vivienne Keeley via email at vkeeley@irishpsychiatry.ie by 5PM Tuesday, 31…
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Irish Examiner: Psychiatrists report increased levels of burnout and stress
Sean McCarthaigh writes for the Irish Examiner regarding research by University College Dublin which looked at occupational stress and burnout among psychiatrists working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). According to their research, “56% of psychiatrists believed the public perceived CAMHS as a ‘catch-all service’ which resulted in them often receiving inappropriate referrals…
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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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Launch of Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award
The Practitioner Health Matters Programme is delighted to announce the launch of the Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award. This award is aimed at exploring the issues relating to the mental health and wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals as well as promoting awareness of the PHMP service. An undergraduate as well as a postgraduate prize will be…
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Deirdre Morley case could be a ‘trigger’ for vulnerable individuals
Consultant perinatal psychiatrist and College of Psychiatrists of Ireland spokeswoman Dr Joanne Fenton spoke with the Irish Independent about the effects of the Deirdre Morley case on those with mental health issues, who should seek help if they find the extensive coverage difficult. Read the original article on the Irish Independent website here. Women who have…
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Evolution and Psychiatry SIG: “The Evolutionary Psychology of Eating Disorders: The Sexual Competition Hypothesis” by Dr Riadh Abed
The College Evolution and Psychiatry Special Interest Group welcomed Dr Riadh Abed on 21 May 2021 to present a talk titled “The Evolutionary Psychology of Eating Disorders: The Sexual Competition Hypothesis”. Watch the video below or on YouTube here. Dr Abed is a retired NHS Psychiatrist and Medical doctor, and was a forming founding chair…
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RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime: Ireland’s shortage of acute mental health beds
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Professor Anne Doherty, speaks with Sarah McInerney for RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime to discuss a continuous decrease in acute mental health beds in Ireland, down from 4,000 in 2005 to just 1,000 today. This is being driven by a dearth of funding for mental health services in Ireland, with the percentage of…
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College of Psychiatrists warns that cannabis is ‘gravest threat to young Irish people’s mental health today’
Pictured: Dr Gerry McCarney, Consultant Child and Adolescent Addiction Psychiatrist and Andrea Ryder, Communications Manager of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland College of Psychiatrists warns that cannabis is ‘gravest threat to young Irish people’s mental health today’ Sharp rise in number of people admitted to hospital with cannabis-related medical diagnosis ‘We cannot…
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World Autism Month: Popular Books on Autism
Closing out our series for World Autism Month, Dr Norella Broderick highlights popular books on autism to support further education. The list includes first-person accounts of people with autism and books exploring autism advocacy and theory. Thinking in Pictures – Temple Grandin This is an autobiographical account of the author’s own experience of growing…