Category: Of interest from media
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7 Reasons why Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is the best representation of Mental Illness on TV
With the release of Season 4 around the corner (reported to be October 12th on Netflix) we are eager to see what is in store for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s protagonist Rebecca Bunch. Until then here are 7 reasons why it looks to be one of the best shows depicting life with a mental illness on TV. Written by…
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Mental Health Services to get a €55m increase in funding in tomorrow’s Budget.
This article, written by Eilish O’Regan, appeared in the Independent.ie on 08/10/2018. Minister for Mental Health Jim Daly has said that he expects mental health services to be one of the areas that will benefit from increased health spending. Among the plans is the introduction of a form of ‘tele-counselling’ for some patients, aimed at easing…
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Not to be missed – Medical Careers Day 2018
The Medical Careers Day 2018 will take place on 29th September 2018, in The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2. The Medical Careers Day is a free event open to all interns and final year medical students. This one-day annual event will provide information at an important stage in their career. This programme focuses on…
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REFOCUS Meeting 21/09/2018
The College REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) committee held their third meeting of 2018, on 21/09/2018. Through regular meetings and sub group meetings REFOCUS debates issues, writes papers, presents at conferences and attends events of external bodies where the voice of those who use the mental health services and their family…
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Digital Technology in Mental Health Services: Dr John Hillery & Dr Bobby Smyth
Minister for Mental Health, Mr Jim Daly, hosted a conference entitled ‘Changing Direction: Augmenting Mental Health Solutions’ on Monday 17th September. Dr John Hillery, as president of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, presented at the conference. International and national health professionals, already successfully utilising digital technologies, provided and overview of services being delivered in…
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‘ADHD’ Special Edition of Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Published
Press Release: 20/09/2018 ‘ADHD’ Special Edition of Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine Published Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) represents one of the most common mental health conditions and remains one of the most frequent clinical presentations at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Ireland. Recognising this and the need for shared research on the disorder…
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Telepsychiatry: Dr John Hillery and Dr Bobby Smyth on RTÉ Radio One, Drivetime
Dr John Hillery, Consultant psychiatrist and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, and Dr Bobby Smyth, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in the HSE discuss Telepsychiatry on RTÉ Radio One, Drivetime with Mary Wilson. Psychiatric services are under pressure and waiting lists are growing. Mary Wilson asks could digital technology be part of the…
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Dr John Hillery discusses the states failure to meet staffing targets in the mental health sector on Clare FM.
President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Dr John Hillery, speaks with Gavin Grace of Clare FM, about the states failure to meet staffing targets and how this has affected service provision in the mental health sector. Dr Hillery highlighted the need to increase the mental health budget which currently rests at just 6%…
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Schizophrenia: Causes, treatments and outcomes
Prof Brendan Kelly presents a clinical overview of schizophrenia, including the multifactorial causes, diagnosis, and the options for treatment and management. This article appeared in the medicalindependent.ie on 23/08/18. Schizophrenia is a common mental illness that has significant effects, not only on patients and families, but also on the mental health system in general. In addition, schizophrenia…
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‘I spent many years wondering what the hell happened’
They had been close at school and kept in touch afterwards, but it was when successful musician and writer Kevin Nolan opened up about his mental health struggle to journalist Philip Ryan, that a conversation led to a whole new understanding and awareness. This opinion piece with writer and musician Kevin Nolan appeared in the Independent.ie,…