Tag: Recovery
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Public Health (Alcohol) Bill for discussion in Senate today: College highlights alcohol’s role in completed and attempted suicides and mental health difficulties
College of Psychiatrists highlights alcohol’s role in completed and attempted suicides and mental health difficulties as it calls for full support of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill for discussion in the Senate today. Alcohol is at the heart of a great deal of mental health problems in Ireland. Psychiatrists and mental health professionals witness at…
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College of Psychiatrists extremely concerned for those requiring access to mental health support and services now and in the future following Budget 2018
Following yesterday’s announcement and confirmation of detail today the College believes the Budget shows lack of commitment, vision and real concern for the mental health of the nation and for those vulnerable in society due to mental distress and chronic enduring mental illness. The 2018 budget announcement and further detail today indicate that the total…
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2018 Pre-budget submission: Priorities for Mental Health Services that must be addressed in Budget 2018
The External Affairs and Policy department of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland submitted the following to the Department of Finance in advance of the 2018 Budget. The mission of the College is to promote excellence in the practice of Psychiatry. The College, formed in 2009, is the professional and training body for psychiatrists in…
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Voice hearers like myself were once written off – we’re due our own revolution and civil rights movement
I want to start off this article by clarifying that even though I am involved in a documentary with the word “schizophrenia” in the title, that is not how I perceive myself or my experience. I am not nor have I ever been a schizophrenic, I don’t believe anyone is. This article was published on…
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‘A shared journey is what it’s all about, and ultimately a shared humanity’
Families and carers of those with mental illness connect with psychiatrists to encourage recovery The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) hosted their third annual conference with Shine on Friday 22nd September in Waterford with a focus on the role of family in promoting recovery. The day was full of insightful presentations and panel discussions…
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College marks Psychiatry Trainees’ Foundation Year with Ceremony & Encouraging Words from President Dr John Hillery
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trainees who have successfully completed their Foundation year in psychiatry attended a graduation event recently where they were congratulated on their achievement before they embark on the first year of BST (Basic Specialist Training) in Psychiatry. The event comprised an address from the President of the College, Dr John Hillery, as well as from…
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‘I hate mental health being used in the media as an explanation for crime’
Psychosis is a distressing difficulty in which thoughts and emotions make it hard to determine what is reality and what is not. #StillJustMe is an anti-stigma campaign launched in 2017 by St Patrick’s Mental Health Services. Here mental health ambassador and blogger Nicola describes her journey living with schizophrenia and the effect stigma can have…
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REFOCUS working hard to inform training of future psychiatrists
The REFOCUS (Recovery Experience Forum of Carers and Users of the Services) Committee has been working hard to inform and influence all aspects of College business particularly the training experience of young future psychiatrists. In 2016 it was decided that the group and the College would benefit from the inclusion of psychiatrists in REFOCUS; both trainee psychiatrists…
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Report launched – Advocacy needs of those who use the Mental Health Services
Mental Health Reform launched a new report yesterday entitled, The Advocacy Needs of Mental Health Service Users Living in the Community: A Pilot Study. The report, launched by Ombudsman Peter Tyndall, examines the need for independent, one-to-one advocacy supports for people who use mental health services and who need help to make decisions or access their…
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Netflix ‘To The Bone’ stimulates much needed conversation about Eating Disorders
Before you continue reading if you are concerned that you or a friend could be suffering with an eating disorder please visit our Public Information page for more information on eating disorders or visit the BodyWhys website. While controversial and potentially triggering, the recent release of To The Bone on Netflix, a feature length film about a…