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03
Feb
College of Psychiatrists urges caution around use of language, diagnostic terms and medication references when canvassing and debating before the fast approaching Election Day

The College of Psychiatrists urges election candidates and politicians to be cautious of the language and terms they use which […]

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Tags: mental illness, misinformation, Press Statement, Stigma,
17
Oct
Report Launched: Paying the Price – The Hidden Impacts of Caring

Almost half of family carers regularly deal with abusive behaviour while a similar proportion say that no supports and services […]

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Posted in: College Papers, Submissions & Publications, Of interest from media, Public Information, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Carers, Mental Health, physical health, research,
21
Jun
Report Launched: Paying the Price – The Physical, Mental and Psychological Impact of Caring

1 in 3 Family Carers have a diagnosis of depression and almost 2 in 3 carers are now providing more […]

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Posted in: College Papers, Submissions & Publications, Of interest from media, Public Information, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Carers, Mental Health, physical health, research,
13
Jun
HSE Launches Model of Care for Early Intervention in Psychosis

An estimated 1,500 people a year in Ireland develop a psychotic disorder for the first time with young people particularly […]

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Tags: early intervention, HSE, Mental Health, psychosis,
15
Jan
First Fortnight 2019: “Mental Health Uploaded”

As part of their 10th annual festival 2019, FirstFortnight hosted a discussion session in the Science Gallery Dublin on the impact […]

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Posted in: Blog, EAP Activities, External Affairs & Policy, Media, Public Information, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Anxiety, Mental Health, mental illness, Personal Experience, PTSD, Social media, technology,
04
Dec
University of Limerick take home the Spike Milligan 2018 Prize!

Spike goes to Limerick! Univeristy of Limerick win Annual Public Spike Milligan Public Speaking Competition for Medical Students, 28.11.2018 After […]

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Posted in: Blog, EAP Activities, Events, External Affairs & Policy, Public Information, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Dr John Hillery, Dr Miriam Kennedy, Medical Students, Mental Health, mental illness, Spike Milligan Public Speaking Competition,