Category: College Papers, Submissions & Publications
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Press Statement: College calls on Government to address multiple systemic failings in mental health services
College of Psychiatrists of Ireland calls on Government to address ‘multiple systemic failings in mental health services’ Outlines series of recommendations to address crisis College calls for urgent meeting with Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, and HSE CEO ‘The morale of medical professionals has been significantly impacted by this case, and…
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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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New Position Paper: Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services
Newly published position paper titled Development of Services for Treatment of Personality Disorder in Adult Mental Health Services outlines how development of specialised services is vital in the care of vulnerable people with complex mental health needs. Read the position paper in full here. A lack of dedicated services for people with personality disorders is…
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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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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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Press Statement: Launch of Gambling Disorder Position Paper
With the Christmas period bringing more triggers and the potential for increased levels of gambling, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has launched their paper on Gambling Disorder today. Calling for an urgent, outright ban on gambling advertisement in sports in early 2021, the College also raises the urgent need for dedicated treatment pathways to…
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CPsychI Pre-Budget Submission 2021
Mental Health for All. Greater Investment — Great Access. Everyone, everywhere. Theme for World Mental Health Day 2020 (10 October) The College of Psychiatrists continues to be concerned for those requiring access to mental health support and services particularly since COVID-19 hit. On World Mental Health day 2020 the College calls on the government to…
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Carers Week 2020 – Making Caring Visible
With Covid-19 restrictions have come hugely negative consequences for the mental health of our already overwhelmed and overburdened family carer population. This Carers Week 2020 (8th – 14th June) we need to make all the more effort to advocate for supports for this vulnerable cohort of people. We need to make caring visible. Usual family…
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CPsychI 2020 General Election Manifesto – Our Key Asks
Please find the College General Election 2020 Manifesto below which features our 6 key asks in relation to mental health services and people with severe, enduring mental illness. You can download the manifesto here.
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Report Launched: Paying the Price – The Hidden Impacts of Caring
Almost half of family carers regularly deal with abusive behaviour while a similar proportion say that no supports and services are available. These are just some of the findings of a new research report titled Paying the Price: The Hidden Impacts of Caring, carried out and launched today by Family Carers Ireland in collaboration with…