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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 […]

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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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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 [...]
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17
May
Public invited to engage informally with psychiatrists for Green Ribbon month

The Walk & Talk with Psychiatrists aims to challenge the stigma of Mental Health problems in Ireland The College of […]

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08
Mar
Women taking the lead in Psychiatry: Then and Now

On International Women’s Day we celebrate trailblazer of the past Dr Ada English, and recognise the four women leading the […]

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Tags: Child, Depression, Eating Disorder, Education, Law, Media, Medicine, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Recovery, REFOCUS, Service User, Treatment,
07
Mar
Medfest 2017 “Eros & Thanatos: Matters of life and death”

Medfest 2017 returns to focus on Matters of Life and Death The first in a series of university events exploring […]

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Tags: Depression, Medicine, Psychiatrist, Suicide,
06
Mar
The College of Psychiatrists hosts ‘The Science of Psychiatry’

The recent annual College of Psychiatrists of Ireland (CPsychI) NCHD conference was a great success with a high turnout of Non-Consultant […]

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Tags: Eating Disorder, Education, Media, Medical Student, Mental Health, Psychiatrist, Stigma, Treatment,
16
Jan
College of Psychiatrists welcomes new President and Vice President

The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has elected Dr John Hillery, former President of the Medical Council, as its new […]

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13
Dec
College of psychiatrists concerned that people in acute mental distress will not seek help due to media reports about the cost of accessing services

Press Statement: 13th December 2016 The College of Psychiatrists is concerned that some quotations in the papers yesterday and subsequent […]

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