College Papers, Statements and Advocacy

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland produces a number of papers, which include positions, policy, perspectives, college statements and government submissions.

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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27Sep

New Directions for Youth Mental Health

September 27, 2022
New Directions for Youth Mental Health Youth Mental Health Research...
27Sep

Global Mental Health Special Interest Group

September 27, 2022
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
28Sep

Autism Special Interest Group

September 28, 2022
Venue:  Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD credit*   *College...
30Sep

Balint Group Leader Course

September 30, 2022
**Course is Full** Approved for 15 CPD (Internal/External) Credits Target...
30Sep

Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Psychiatry

September 30, 2022
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
30Sep

UCD ACAP Webinar: Digital technologies to support adolescents with depression and anxiety

September 30, 2022
UCD Academic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Covid Autumn 2022 School...
30Sep

Personality Disorder Special Interest Group

September 30, 2022
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College Faculty/SIG...
07Oct

Faculty of Learning Disability Psychiatry

October 7, 2022
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
07Oct

Faculty of General Adult Psychiatry

October 7, 2022
Venue: Online CPD: 1 Internal or External CPD Credit*   *College...
10Oct

Navigating the Consultant Landscape. CPsychI Online Special Seminar 2022. FREE TO MEMBERS.

October 10, 2022
Navigating the Consultant Landscape. Online Special Seminar 2022.   FREE to...

LATEST NEWS & BLOG

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09
Sep
TheJournal.ie: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder ‘may be detectable years before illnesses begin’

Professor Ian Kelleher, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist speaks with TheJournal.ie about a new study which finds that there is […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Of interest from media,
Tags: bipolar disorder, CAMHS, Child and Adolescent, mental health services, Schizophrenia,
23
Aug
Irish Independent: ‘Dire state’ of mental services putting lives at risk, top doctor says

Following our press release from 22 August, the Irish Independent writes about the dire state of mental health services in […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Of interest from media,
Tags: CAMHS, Child and Adolescent, mental health services, recruitment and retention, resourcing, waiting lists,
22
Aug
College of Psychiatrists: Government failings on mental health putting patients’ lives at risk

The below CPsychI press statement was published on 22 August 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. Major […]

Posted in: Blog,
09
Aug
Irish Daily Mail: Child mental health in ‘crisis’ as inpatient beds fall 20%

Dr Maeve Doyle speaks with the Irish Daily Mail about the concerning lack of beds for children with severe mental […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Public Information, Stakeholders,
Tags: CAMHS, Child and Adolescent, dr maeve doyle, inpatient treatment,

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Consultant – General Adult Psychiatry

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Temporary Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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