Dr Karen O’Connor, consultant psychiatrist and National Clinical Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis, spoke to Drivetime about how psychosis presents through auditory hallucinations and delusions, among other symptoms, and how early interventions can provide better outcomes for patients and be cost-effective in the long run. Alongside Nicola Byrne, CEO […]

Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a general term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with your daily life. Early signs can vary depending on the specific type of dementia and the person. Early diagnosis is important and lets you better manage the condition. You and your loved ones can work […]

College member and Specialist Forensic Psychiatrist Gautam Gulati Spoke at the Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters on 8th May. Dr Gulati is Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Cork and Adjunct Clinical Full Professor at the University of Limerick. He was invited to speak on the subject of Deprivation of Liberty. He had previously presented to this […]

For older adults, making some simple lifestyle changes can improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being as they age. It may be challenging or unrealistic to do everything on this list, but even small improvements can produce benefits to wellbeing. Here are several steps that can be taken: 1. Stay Physically Active: Regular exercise improves […]