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Irish Independent: ‘Politicians would never ignore cardiologists or oncologists. So why dismiss psychiatrists and endanger patients?’
26
Nov

Sarah Carey writes for the Irish Independent on the serious ramifications for patients if proposed changes to the Mental Health Act are brought into effect, citing correspondence from the College to the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Mental Health around the report of their pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposed amended Act. Sarah was in touch with the College to […]

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Full Video | Reassessing Response to Those in Severe Mental Health Crisis | World Mental Health Day 2022
28
Oct

On 13 October 2022, the College hosted an online webinar for the public to explore how, with human rights-based health legislation only and no Mental Health Act, society can best support people experiencing mental health crisis and illness. Watch the full webinar event from 13 October 2022 below or on YouTube here. An exploration of […]

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RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime: Ireland’s shortage of acute mental health beds
11
May

Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist, Professor Anne Doherty, speaks with Sarah McInerney for RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime to discuss a continuous decrease in acute mental health beds in Ireland, down from 4,000 in 2005 to just 1,000 today. This is being driven by a dearth of funding for mental health services in Ireland, with the percentage of […]

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