Tag: Psychiatry
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The Medical Independent: Report on the CPsychI/RCPsych (NI) Joint Conference 2019
Sandra Ryan from The Medical Independent reports on the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland joint Winter Conference with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland. Read excerpts from the article below. To read the full article in The Medical Independent, click here. To read our own recap of the conference, click here. A team of…
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Irish Times Opinion: Prof Brendan Kelly – Ireland Must Tackle its Mental Health Services Deficit Disorder
Writing in the Irish Times, this opinion piece by Brendan Kelly highlights some shocking statistics on the nation’s mental health, and provides a clear and urgent call for change to the systems through which people seek medical help. You can read the full piece, published on the Irish Times website on Tuesday 10th December 2019,…
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CPsychI/RCPsych (NI) Joint Conference 2019
“Psychiatry & Conflict” The CPsychI Winter Conference 2019 was held in collaboration with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland in Belfast. Themed ‘Psychiatry & Conflict’, the two-day programme featured a number of internationally renowned speakers (domestic and international) and several parallel sessions. This year’s Winter Conference was an opportunity to further cement relationships…
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Monetary Impact of Mental Illness: Conversations that Matter in Signposting
The REFOCUS symposium and workshop will be held on 23 January at the Ashling Hotel. Online booking has now CLOSED. You can register and pay at the venue on 23rd January 2020 between 8.45am and 9.30am. Approved for 5 External CPD Credits This symposium and workshop will provide attendees with up to date, useful and…
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Morning Ireland: Dr Gerry McCarney on cannabis and harms to young people
Speaking to Morning Ireland in advance of the conference Cannabis and Adolescence: From Science to Clinical Practice, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr Gerry McCarney discussed misconceptions around cannabis addiction and the effects of cannabis on young people. You can listen to the full interview here. Speaking on the common misconception that cannabis is not physically…
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Medical Independent: CPsychI President Dr John Hillery on 2019 joint Winter Conference with RCPsychNI
Speaking to the Medical Independent in advance of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Joint conference with the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland titled Psychiatry and Conflict, President of the College Dr John Hillery discussed what attendees can expect of the programme, as well as issues around Psychiatry training. You can read the full Medical Independent…
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Your Training Counts 2017 Report Published
Psychiatry training once again scores in top percentile for quality clinical learning environments in the findings of “Your Training Counts – 2017”, the Medical Council’s annual national trainee experience survey which launched this week. Encouragingly, and in line with previous years, feedback from trainees in the 2017 survey rated training in psychiatry significantly higher across…
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CPsychI Annual Spring Conference 2019
“Looking Back, Moving Forward” A milestone annual Spring conference marking the 10th year anniversary of the College took place from 3rd –5th April in Dublin. Themed ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’, the three – day programme was packed full with internationally renowned speakers (domestic and international) and an eclectic range of parallel sessions. This year’s Spring…
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Dr John Hillery: “The input of the community psychiatric nurse is vital to keeping people well”
Dr John Hillery speaks to Clare FM’s James Mulhall on PNA Strike, citing recruitment and retention issues for this action. 11.01.2019 The Psychiatric Nurses Association has announced plans for a three-day strike next month, from February 12th to 14th. This follows the strike days announced by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. CPsychI President, Dr…
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Pondering Psychiatry with the President of the College of Psychiatrists
The upcoming Winter Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland will hear talks on everything from the prison service to the writings of Franz Kafka. David Lynch talks to the College President. This article appeared in the Irish Medical Independent, on 05/11/2018. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Winter Conference 2018 will be held in…