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In an article for the Medical Independent, June Shannon looks at the implementation of Ireland’s first specialist perinatal mental health services model of care on the second anniversary of its publication. You can read the full Medical Independent article, published on 19/09/19, here. ‘Prior to [the] new model, the perinatal mental health service was solely concentrated […]
Psychiatry trainee Dr Aoife O’Callaghan explores the art of Vincent van Gogh, theories around the mental illnesses he may have suffered and how those illnesses influenced his art and his ability to create. This article by Dr Aoife O’Callaghan with help from Dr Orla Fitzgerald was originally published in Think Tank, a quarterly e-newsletter for trainees […]
In a tribute featured in the Irish Times, consultant psychiatrists Prof Brendan Kelly and Dr Kieran O’Loughlin recount the numerous achievements in the short life of Dr Séamus Mac Suibhne, who died tragically on 8 September this year. Dr Mac Suibhne was actively involved in many areas of the College of Psychiatrists since it was […]
Now in its fifth year, the College is delighted to launch its Hot Topics series for this academic year, continuing the opportunity for Psychiatrists to hear from speakers on a wide range of topical issues relevant to Psychiatry. An evening format of Two Speakers, Two CPD Credits, One Thursday per month makes it easy for […]
In an article for the Irish Times, Consultant Psychiatrist Professor Mary Cannon discusses the recent rise in cannabis use among young people, and the detrimental effect it can have on their mental health and development. You can read the full Irish Times article, published on 16/09/19, here. Accounting for the rise in so-called “recreational” use in […]
In an article for the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly discusses the history, epidemiology and evidence for prevention of suicide and self-harm in Ireland. You can read the full article here. “While Ireland’s suicide rate is falling, suicide and self-harm remain substantial societal problems. Good primary care, good mental health care […]
Dr Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and specialist in addiction treatment, spoke with Miriam O’Callaghan on RTE Radio 1 this week, in order to shine a spotlight on the urgent need for legislation, as well public education, around gambling addiction. Dr O’Gara was keen to highlight on RTE Radio Today with Miriam that severe gambling addiction […]
College of Psychiatrists hosted its 2nd Induction Week for Psychiatry Trainees following a well-received and successful inaugural event last year Communication and Language, Ethics and Professionalism and Physical Health were some of the workshop sessions to form part of an intense induction week designed by the College Postgraduate Training Department for doctors embarking on their […]
On Today with Miriam O’Callaghan, Consultant Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly discussed many aspects of ASD: diagnoses, supports needed, societal attitudes and more. Adam Harris, Chief Executive of AsIAm and member of the College Autism Special Interest Group also discussed the social benefits of an autism diagnosis and the barriers to services a diagnosis can create. Listen […]
The College hosted its Careers in Psychiatry events in Cork and Dublin 22 and 23 August for Medical Students and Interns. Careers days are aimed at medical students, interns or medical graduates who may be considering applying for specialist training in Psychiatry, or who would simply like to find out more about what a career […]