Tag: Mental Health
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Why it’s not always ‘good to talk’…
Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley believes we need a “new wave of authentic and appropriate mental health discussions”. This article was published in the Life, Health and Wellbeing section of the Irish Independent on 15/04/2019 So what are we doing wrong? Why is it that we are becoming more anxious and stressed than ever – before despite…
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Large reduction in psychiatric admissions after head-shop ban
Admissions fell nearly 20% in two years after strict laws introduced, research shows. Conor Gallagher writes in the Irish Times, 8.4.2019. There was a significant and immediate reduction in admissions to psychiatric facilities after the strict laws banning head shop drugs were introduced, new research shows. Head shop drugs, officially termed new psychoactive substances (NPS),…
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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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“Mind on Fire”: A Memoir of Madness and Recovery, by Arnold Fanning
“Mind on Fire: A Memoir of Madness and Recovery” is a coherent and gripping account of severe mental illness and recovery. This book review was written by Dr Eric Roche, Consultant Psychiatrist. A colleague recommended Mind on Fire to me because its author had once accessed support in the mental health service in which I…
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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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Eating Disorders – Why Do We Need Awareness?
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity for those of us working in, or who feel passionately about the area, to generate discussion and remind everyone that eating disorders are a complex and serious issue. This blog from BodyWhys looks at the key issues in relation to eating disorders. For instance, did you know that less…
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Depression in Ireland – where do we stand today?
Prof Brendan Kelly gives a comprehensive overview of the incidence, diagnosis and multifaceted treatment of depression. This article appeared online the Medical Independent.ie 07.02.19. Depression is a common, disabling mental illness. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 300 million people suffer from depression, which is now the world’s leading cause of disability. Almost 800,000…
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First Fortnight 2019: “Mental Health Uploaded”
As part of their 10th annual festival 2019, FirstFortnight hosted a discussion session in the Science Gallery Dublin on the impact of technology on our mental health. The panel featured Dr Colman Noctor, Psychotherapist in St Patrick’s Adolescent MHS and Assistant Prof TCD, Gavin Doherty Assoc. Prof TCD, Co-Founder SilverCloud Health, Aine Mulloy Co-founder & CMO of GirlCrew,…
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REFOCUS Committee Christmas Meeting
The College REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of Services) committee held their last meeting of 2018, on 14/12/2018. 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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Open Now: Family Carers Health and Wellbeing Survey 2018
Click Here to complete the Family Carers Health and Wellbeing Survey 2018 This study aims to explore the experiences of Family Carers who provide regular unpaid personal help for a friend or a family member with a long-term illness, health problem or disability. A team of researchers from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and…