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Almost half of family carers regularly deal with abusive behaviour while a similar proportion say that no supports and services are available. These are just some of the findings of a new research report titled Paying the Price: The Hidden Impacts of Caring, carried out and launched today by Family Carers Ireland in collaboration with […]
1 in 3 Family Carers have a diagnosis of depression and almost 2 in 3 carers are now providing more than 100 hours of care per week, estimated to be saving the state €10 billion every year. These are just some of the alarming findings in new research report titled ‘Paying the Price: The Physical, […]
Paul Mulholland previews the upcoming Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, which celebrates the College’s tenth anniversary. This article appeared in The Medical Independent 05/04/2019. The 2019 Spring Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland ( CPsychI) is titled ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’. The title of the conference, which takes place […]
“Looking Back, Moving Forward” A milestone annual Spring conference marking the 10th year anniversary of the College took place from 3rd –5th April in Dublin. Themed ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’, the three – day programme was packed full with internationally renowned speakers (domestic and international) and an eclectic range of parallel sessions. This year’s Spring […]
On the occasion of the College 10th Anniversary, Council approved the awarding of Honorary Fellowships and Fellowships. The Fellowship Ceremony took place at the Annual Spring Conference, Thursday, 4th April 2019. Dr John Hillery, President of the College, opened the Fellowship Ceremony at the Spring Conference: “This time of celebration of a decade of evolution […]
The new Prescription Nation series, looks into prescription drug use in Ireland, by Con Corrigan with RTÉ Investigates. RTÉ Investigates has found that there has been a significant increase in prescribing rates for antidepressants for people on the public drug schemes. Con Corrigan, of RTÉ Investigates, spoke on Morning Ireland to share his research. The three […]
Spike goes to Limerick! Univeristy of Limerick win Annual Public Spike Milligan Public Speaking Competition for Medical Students, 28.11.2018 After a fantastic night in the Button Factory in Dublin, Ashlyn Fong and Orla Power, medical students from UL took home the top prize at the Annual Spike Milligan Public Speaking Competition hosted by the College. […]
The upcoming Winter Conference of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland will hear talks on everything from the prison service to the writings of Franz Kafka. David Lynch talks to the College President. This article appeared in the Irish Medical Independent, on 05/11/2018. The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Winter Conference 2018 will be held in […]