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19
Oct
PRESS STATEMENT: College Disappointed to see Findings of Inspector of Mental Health Services show Increased use of Seclusion and Restraint in our Hospitals

PRESS STATEMENT: College Disappointed to see Findings of Inspector of Mental Health Services show Increased use of Seclusion and Restraint […]

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Tags: resources, restraint, seclusion, training,
17
Oct
First Irish based journal dedicated to mental health succeeds in gaining Pubmed status

The Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine is proud to announce its recent successful application for indexing on Medline, the largest […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, IJPM, Press Statements,
Tags: IJPM, Medline, Pubmed, research,
05
Oct
College is dismayed that there is no mental health services representation on the newly appointed Sláintecare Implementation Advisory Council announced late Wednesday

PRESS STATEMENT: The College of Psychiatrists intends writing to Minister Harris asking why psychiatry is not represented on the newly […]

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27
Jun
Mental Health in the Media

The last week has proven to be a busy ‘media’ time for psychiatrists, psychiatry and the College in print, broadcast and […]

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Tags: Child, Media, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Service User, Treatment,
09
Mar
Press Statement: Committee on Future of Mental Health Care told psychiatrist posts in Ireland currently at 50% below the required amount: High trainee satisfaction levels yet low take up in posts here

President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Dr John Hillery, addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental […]

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Tags: Medicine, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Treatment,
06
Mar
Press Statement: New Clinical Programme to provide early support and clear pathway of care for people with eating disorders

Press Statement 25 January 2018: New Clinical Programme to provide early support and clear pathway of care for people with eating […]

Posted in: Blog, External Affairs & Policy, Press Statements, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Treatment,
21
Nov
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill for discussion in Senate today: College highlights alcohol’s role in completed and attempted suicides and mental health difficulties

College of Psychiatrists highlights alcohol’s role in completed and attempted suicides and mental health difficulties as it calls for full […]

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Tags: Child, Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Suicide,
17
Oct
‘Mental health is a class issue. With money you can buy help’

Funding falls far short of international norms, says College of Psychiatrists. This article was published in the Irish Times on […]

Posted in: Blog, College in the media, External Affairs & Policy, Government Policy, Of interest from media, Press Statements, Stakeholders, Uncategorized,
Tags: Child, Education, Government, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Suicide,
11
Oct
College of Psychiatrists extremely concerned for those requiring access to mental health support and services now and in the future following Budget 2018

Following yesterday’s announcement and confirmation of detail today the College believes the Budget shows lack of commitment, vision and real […]

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Tags: Education, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Suicide,
24
Aug
College marks Psychiatry Trainees’ Foundation Year with Ceremony & Encouraging Words from President Dr John Hillery
Trainees who have successfully completed their Foundation year in psychiatry attended a graduation event recently where they were congratulated on [...]
Posted in: Blog, Events, Postgraduate Training, Press Statements,
Tags: Depression, Medicine, Psychiatrist, Recovery, REFOCUS, Service User, Treatment,