Category: Professional Competence
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Celebrating 5 Years of Hot Topics
On Thursday, 13 February, the College hosted the 5th Anniversary celebration of its Hot Topics series, with presentations on two emerging issues within psychiatry: Gambling Disorder – An update for clinical practice by Professor Colin O’Gara and Game On! Is gaming a lifestyle or a disorder? by Dr Gerry McCarney 70 people attended the 5 year anniversary…
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Hot Topic in Psychiatry launches Fifth Series of Events This Month
Now in its fifth year, the College is delighted to launch its Hot Topics series for this academic year, continuing the opportunity for Psychiatrists to hear from speakers on a wide range of topical issues relevant to Psychiatry. An evening format of Two Speakers, Two CPD Credits, One Thursday per month makes it easy for…
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‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ – CPsychI Pre Budget Submission 2019
The College proposes a list of priorities detailing a ‘Fit for Purpose Mental Health Service for All’ for psychiatrists and allied health professionals, patients and their families/carers. Photo by Ibrahim Rifath on Unsplash Click here to read the full Pre Budget Submission. Recruitment and retention of mental health professionals is thwarted by services that are overall underfunded, pressured…
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Members Only: Annual Spring Conference 2018 Photos
The College’s annual Spring Conference took place in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone on 12th and 13th April 2018. Members of the College can exclusively view a variety of photos of speakers, delgates, and poster presenters from the conference below.
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Registration now open for One Day Workshop – ‘Recovery’: Embracing the Challenges – Approach for Psychiatry?
A One Day Workshop for College Members Only – ‘Recovery’: Embracing the Challenges – Approach for Psychiatry? Approved for 5 External CPD credits Supported by the HSE and ARI (Advancing Recovery in Ireland) When: 9.15 – 4.00pm Wed 21st February 2018, Ashling Hotel, DUBLIN Wed 28th February 2018, Clayton Hotel, LIMERICK Registration fee:…
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Photos from the Annual Winter Conference 2017
Our annual Winter Conference took place in Dunboyne Castle Hotel in Co. Meath on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th 2017. To view this year’s programme please click here. All the photos from the event can be viewed below.
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‘If you’ve met one individual with autism, you have met one individual with autism’
Current research suggests that over 1 in 100 people may be on the autistic spectrum. However Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is largely misunderstood as people with ASD have an increased risk of psychiatric illness but only 50% having intellectual disability. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland are today running an Autism Seminar on pathways of care/service for adults with Autism Spectrum…
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MSc Child Art Psychotherapy – Applications open
MSc Child Art Psychotherapy UCD & Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Applications are now invited for this two year part-time Masters programme. Start date: September 2017 Develop skills in theory, research and the clinical practice of child art psychotherapy in a multidisciplinary setting. Suitable for: Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychotherapists, Teachers, Nurses and other…
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CPsychI Spring Conference 2017 Photos & Press coverage
The annual CPsychI Spring Conference took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny on Friday 7th of April. This years theme looked at ‘Psychiatry in the Digital Age’. Below are photos from the conference. Please click here for the following presentations and workshops covered in the Medical Independent: Use of IT in epilepsy care finally bearing fruit Healthcare…
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The advocate: Pushing for best standards in psychiatry
Paul Mulholland talks to President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Dr John Hillery about the challenges facing the College and the profession. This article was written by Paul Mulholland and was published in the The Medical Independent on 6th April 2017. In only two years’ time, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland will…