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18
Dec
Press Statement: Launch of Gambling Disorder Position Paper

With the Christmas period bringing more triggers and the potential for increased levels of gambling, the College of Psychiatrists of […]

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Tags: COVID-19, gambling addiction, gambling disorder, position paper, Press Statement,
21
Oct
CPsychI Pre-Budget Submission 2021

Mental Health for All. Greater Investment — Great Access. Everyone, everywhere. Theme for World Mental Health Day 2020 (10 October) […]

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Tags: pre budget submission,
17
Jun
Press Statement: Survey of Consultant Psychiatrists shows increase of mental health referrals and relapse amongst those with mental illness following Covid-19 pandemic

Survey of Consultant Psychiatrists shows increase of mental health referrals and relapse amongst those with mental illness following Covid-19 pandemic […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Mental Health, research, statistics,
11
Jun
Press Statement: CPsychI launch first of its kind special journal edition dedicated to the mental health impact of COVID-19 both in Ireland and internationally

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland today launched a special edition of its official scientific journal, Irish Journal of Psychological […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, IJPM,
08
Jun
CPsychI Statement on Racism

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland wishes to state our complete opposition to racism in all forms, in light of […]

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01
Jun
Press Statement: College Concerned over Lack of Assurance of a Minister for Children

College of Psychiatrists Concerned over Lack of Assurance of a Minister for Children on Cabinet and a Potentially Watered-Down Department […]

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Tags: department for children and youth affairs, minister for children, programme for government,
15
May
Letter from President to Major Political Party Leaders re: Mental Health Services and the next Programme for Government in light of Covid-19

Below is a letter from the President to major political party leaders sent yesterday, regarding Mental Health Services and the […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, letter from the president,
08
May
Press Statement: Fifth video released by psychiatrists for families of young people with mental illness restricted at home and without usual vital supports during Covid-19

Continued support, guidance and flexibility are needed for those with mental illness while protective and restrictive measures are in place […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19,
29
Apr
Statement from the Faculty of Intellectual Disability regarding Children with an Intellectual Disability and their Families/Carers during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Faculty of Intellectual Disability Psychiatrists welcomes the recent announcement of increased HSE funding and supports to the disability services […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19,
28
Apr
Statement from the Faculty of Intellectual Disability Psychiatry regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic and People with Intellectual Disability

The Faculty of Intellectual Disability Psychiatry welcomes the recent increased HSE funding and supports to the disability services during these […]

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Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19,