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A father shares his personal account of the challenges encountered by the whole family in supporting and accessing care for his daughter who has anorexia. When our teenage daughter developed anorexia and quite quickly became very unwell, one of the biggest challenges was to figure out how to access immediate and appropriate medical and psychological […]
Eating Disorder care is often not built into the structure of health services, which combined with under-resourcing can lead to doctors and team members filling the gaps in wraparound support. Dr Petra McLoughlin, Basic Specialist Trainee in psychiatry shares her experience of advocating for more training and funding in the health services for integrated eating […]
To kick off Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023, we look at the benefits and importance of peer support in recovery for those with an eating disorder. Here, Edel tells us in her own words about her work as Ireland’s very first Peer Support Worker in Eating Disorders, a role which encompasses open listening, shared learning […]
In marking Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023, we address some of the myths that exist in the public domain surrounding these serious mental disorders. Awareness of eating disorders has been increasingly evident in media coverage over the past few years, with many women and men coming forward to share their lived experiences with a range […]
NCHD Conference 2023 Opening Address College President, Dr Lorcan Martin addressed over 100 Non Consultant Doctors (NCHDs) at their annual conference in Dublin today, 24th February 2023, highlighting developments in the practice of psychiatry has come and what these trainee doctors can look forward to in their careers. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for your […]
College of Psychiatrists President: ‘Extremely worrying’ consultant resourcing crisis jeopardises junior doctor training ‘Perilously low funding’ has a direct impact on doctor recruitment and retention The College of Psychiatrists’ annual NCHD Conference takes place in Dublin today (Friday) The President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has said that the Government’s inability to adequately […]
Professor Fiona McNicholas writes for the Irish Examiner about the critical importance of lacking resourcing for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Ireland, as reflected in the recent interim report by the Mental Health Commission. Read the opinion piece in full below or on the Irish Examiner website here. Crisis in child mental health […]
Anna Geary, host of Supercharged on RTÉ Radio 1, discussed bipolar disorder with College President Dr Lorcan Martin, along singer Arlene Bailey who has lived experience on Sunday, 29 January. Read a quote by Dr Martin from the discussion below. Listen to the segment in full on the RTÉ Radio 1 website here. The segment with Dr […]
The below CPsychI press statement was published on 31 January 2022. Read in full below or via PDF here. College of Psychiatrists warns proposed Sale of Alcohol Bill will have ‘hugely negative’ impact on mental health – ‘The Bill as proposed ignores public health and gives absolute primacy to the financial and business interests of […]
The Dr Aiden Meade Award 2022 The deadline for the 2022 Dr Aiden Meade Annual Award has been extended until 28th February 2023. Submissions can be in the form of an essay, research or audit exploring the issues relating to the health and wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals. Eligibility There is a Postgraduate and an Undergraduate […]