The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland

COVID-19: Information & Updates

The College is constantly providing new information to ensure the health and safety of our members and staff while promoting best practice at this trying time. Click through for an evolving list of information for members, medical professionals and the general public.

Public Information

Information on Psychiatry, how and where a psychiatrist works, mental health problems, useful support organisations, Mental Health Law, College Papers, Submissions, Publications and more.

Professional Competence

What the psychiatrist needs to know about maintenance of professional competence. Enrol in the PCS, log in to the CPD Diary, complete online CPD eModules, view CPD approved events, Specialist Registration information, get PCS news & updates.

Postgraduate Training

This section provides information for doctors thinking of undertaking specialist training in psychiatry, and includes the curriculum & regulations, areas for BST, HST and NCHDs in Non-Training Posts, recruitment and examinations sections and more.

Members

Here you will find FAQs about membership, members only area, College Faculties, Committees and Special Interest groups, the College Journal and more. Membership to medical students and interns is free.

UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

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29May

Psychosocial Response to Epidemics – Lessons from Ebola Applied to COVID-19

May 29, 2020

UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Covid Summer School Psychosocial...

02Jun

Autism Insights for Professionals

June 2, 2020

Autism Insights for Professionals Date: 2nd June 2020 Venue: Clayton Hotel, Liffey...

05Jun

Mental health impact of COVID19 on healthcare staff and what to do about it

June 5, 2020

UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Covid Summer School Mental...

18Jun

Medico-Legal Society Lecture: Wardship – A Medico-Legal Perspective

June 18, 2020

Wardship – A Medico-Legal Perspective Date: Thursday 18th June 2020...

24Jun

Eating Disorders Special Interest Group

June 24, 2020

Venue: Boardroom, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, 5 Herbert Street,...

10Jul

Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

July 10, 2020

Venue: Boardroom, 5 Herbert Street, Dublin 2 CPD: 1 Internal...

11Sep

Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

September 11, 2020

Venue: Montpelier Suite, The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 CPD:...

23Sep

Eating Disorders Special Interest Group

September 23, 2020

Venue: Boardroom, College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, 5 Herbert Street,...

25Sep

CPD Educational Meeting organised by the Private & Independent Practice Special Interest (PIPSIG) group

September 25, 2020

CPD Educational Meeting organised by the Private & Independent Practice...

05Nov

Winter Conference 2020

November 5, 2020

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Annual Winter Conference will...

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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May

Letter from President to Major Political Party Leaders re: Mental Health Services and the next Programme for Government in light of Covid-19

Below is a letter from the President to major political party leaders sent yesterday, regarding Mental Health Services and the […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Press Statements,

Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, letter from the president,

May

Press Statement: Fifth video released by psychiatrists for families of young people with mental illness restricted at home and without usual vital supports during Covid-19

Continued support, guidance and flexibility are needed for those with mental illness while protective and restrictive measures are in place […]

Posted in: Blog, Press Statements,

Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19,

May

Business Post: Mental health must come first when this crisis is finally over

Dr Karen O’Connor, consultant psychiatrist, discusses how the economic fallout, intense media coverage and social distancing measure of the COVID-19 […]

Posted in: Blog,

Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Mental Health,