College Press Statements 2020
Press Statements and Media 2020
- Monetary Impact of Mental Illness: Signposting Services that Matter to Recovery
- College of Psychiatrists urges caution around use of language, diagnostic terms and medication references when canvassing and debating before the fast approaching Election Day
- ‘Hot Topics’ proves very successful as College of Psychiatrists celebrates 5 years of an educational series with over 90 hours of professional competence & learning content
- Continued Support, Flexibility and Guidance Needed for those with Mental Illness and Neurodevelopmental Conditions during Coronavirus Outbreak
- College of Psychiatrists release first of planned series of short videos to provide practical help for families of young people with mental illness during Covid-19
- College of Psychiatrists release second in ongoing series of short videos aimed at providing practical advice to families of young people
- Statement from the Faculty of Intellectual Disability Psychiatry of the College of Psychiatry of Ireland regarding Children with an Intellectual Disability and their Families/Carers during the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Fifth video released by psychiatrists for families of young people with mental illness restricted at home and without usual vital supports during Covid-19
- Letter from President to all major political parties regarding Mental Health Services and the next Programme of Government in light of Covid-19 (featuring research by Prof Fiona McNicholas)
- College Launches Special Edition of IJPM Dedicated to the Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 both in Ireland and Internationally
- Consultant Psychiatrist Survey Results Detail the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health Services (View Report Summary)
- College of Psychiatrists voices concern over lack of assurance of a Minister for Children on Cabinet
- College Statement on Racism – Updated 29.06.20
- On World Mental Health day 2020 the College calls on the government to finally show their commitment financially to mental health service delivery and development in the upcoming 2021 Budget
- Welcoming MHC report on mental health services for older people
- College Launches Position Paper on Gambling Disorder