Category: College in the media
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‘Psychiatrists need to address their patients’ physical health issues as well’
People with severe mental illnesses are much more likely to die younger, which needs to be better addressed by health services, including psychiatrists tackling physical health issues in their patients, the 2019 Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland heard. This article was written by Priscilla Lynch and was published in the Medical…
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Inadequate access to mental health services for people with autism
The current lack of access to child and adolescent mental health services in Ireland for young people with autism is a clear breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities and must be addressed as a priority, the 2019 Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland heard. This article…
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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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Letter to the Editor: Dr Gerry McCarney ‘Children’s mental health diagnoses’
Dr Gerry McCarney, Chair of the Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, wrote the following Letter to the Editor to the Irish Times in response to an advice piece by John Sharry entitled ‘Should I tell my son about his diagnoses?’ It was published on 11/03/2019 Sir, Further to the advice piece “Should I tell…
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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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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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Dr Maeve Doyle speaks to DriveTime’s Mary Wilson on the challenges of recruiting child and adolescent psychiatrists
A recent FOI request by RTE shows that there are currently 29 vacant posts for Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists across the country. Drivetime’s Mary Wilson asks Consultant in Child and Adolescent psychiatry, Dr Maeve Doyle, why are these jobs not being filled, and what are the implications? Dr Doyle, who is a conultant in child and adolescent…
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“A human should be met with empathy when they’re in pain, not a system.” Bonus episode of ‘Where There’s A Will’ podcast
A final bonus episode of A Lust for Life‘s Where There’s A Will podcast series was recorded live at the Woodquay venue, in Dublin, on Thursday 17th January 2019 as part of this year’s First Fortnight Festival. Click here to listen to the full bonus episode of the Podcast. This podcast series has tackled issues such as stigma,…
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College exploring new support service for doctors
The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland is examining the prospect of developing a doctor support programme similar to the ‘Take Time’ initiative in the UK. Niamh Cahill of the Medical Independent tells us more. Prof Greg Swanick, Consultant Psychiatrist and Dean of Education with CPsychI, said the College was in the “initial, early stages” of…