Paul Mulholland talks to President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Dr John Hillery about the challenges facing the College and the profession. This article was written by Paul Mulholland and was published in the The Medical Independent on 6th April 2017. In only two years’ time, the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland will […]

The first time I was told I needed to see a psychiatrist, my heart dropped. I was terrified. What I learned was that psychiatrists are much like other mental health professionals – except they deal with a variety of disorders and can prescribe medication. This article was written by Hattie Gladwell for Metro.co.uk and was published […]

As another season of post Leaving Certificate results parties begins, Alcohol Action has called on government and the Oireachtas to finally act and pass the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill before next year’s celebrations comes around. Commenting on this year’s activity, Eunan McKinney, Head of Communications and Advocacy at Alcohol Action Ireland, said: “Priced based promotions […]

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 […]

Registrar Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – Commencing 8th January 2018 (advert posted 17.08.17) Closing date for applications: Friday, 8th September 2017 To apply: Application may be made by forwarding 1 copy of your Curriculum Vitae together with the names and addresses of three referees (one of whom should be current) to Medical Administration, Temple Street […]

Temporary Consultant Psychiatrist in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) HSE CHO 6 Mental Health Services (Co. Wicklow) (advert posted 22.08.17) Closing date for applications: Before 5 p.m. on 4th September 2017 Available Temporary full-time Consultant Psychiatrist in the Psychiatry of Learning Disability (Adult) position in HSE CHO 6 Wicklow Mental Health Services – pending permanent […]

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland invites abstract submissions from all non-consultant psychiatrists, medical students and interns for Poster & Oral Presentation. Applicants will be informed whether their abstract has been accepted or not within two weeks of the closing date. The posters will be displayed over both days. The Oral presentations will be scheduled […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mental Health Intellectual Disability Services, Clinical Lead Dr Steevens Hospital, Dublin (advert posted 02.08.17) Closing date for applications: Friday, 18th August 2017 @ 12 noon Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 21st August 2017 Contract Type: The current terms and conditions of the successful candidate will be retained.  The term of office will be for a […]

Locum Consultant – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Louth Meath Mental Health Services based at Child and Family Centre, Dublin Road, Co. Louth (advert posted 02.08.17) Closing date for applications: Friday 18th August 2017 at 12 noon This post will be full time for 5 weeks – Immediate start. IMC Specialist Registration Required. Informal inquiries to:  […]