Check out excellent systematic review by Jennifer Murphy reporting on levels of suPAR (a marker of inflammation) in people with psychiatric disorders now published in BrainBehavImm 👉 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

⁦listen back to ⁦Prof. Jim Lucey⁩ on ⁦Pat Kenny Newstalk⁩ ‘Acute mental healthcare today is where cancer care in Ireland was 20 years ago- it’s time for meaningful investment’ link.goloudplayer.com/s/pG1J2ArCVHlw

📢 Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Together with @Shineonlineirel, we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding. Survey here 👇 forms.office.com/pages/response…

As psychiatrists, we condemn the ways in which mental health services have deteriorated over the past decade our letter in | The Independent archive.ph/2024.06.15-122…

There's an increasing need to collaborate across teams & systems. Yet many leaders report "collaboration drag": too many meetings & collaborative processes that are messy, political & frustrating. Research shows that trying to reduce "collaboration drag" through senior leadership

Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Together with Mental Health Reform, we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding. Find the survey here 👇 ow.ly/O25R50RRxI6

Still literally almost ZERO discussion of mental health anywhere in this general election campaign. So disappointing! #GeneralElection

I’m at Newbridge House today for #FlavoursOfFingal. We’re here all weekend spreading the word about our #GreenRibbonCampaign & the work we do to end mental health stigma in @Shineonlineirel and @SeeChangeIRL and @HeadlineIreland. We are at the Wellness Lawn.

Colman Noctor: Mental health services need urgent large-scale investment irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/heal…

🗣️Free Suicide Prevention Resources We have developed 4 modules, the first one is aimed at anyone with an interest in understanding suicide, the other three modules go into more depth into the psychology of understanding and preventing suicide #Science2PreventSuicide

📢 Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Together with @Shineonlineirel, we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding. Survey here 👇 forms.office.com/pages/response…

“It will ensure mental health is given the same attention and focus as physical health."🔥🔥🔥 We're excited by how prominent mental health was in today's #KingsSpeech. This is just the start. We'll keep pushing to make sure the new UK government delivers on these promises💪

There is a common misconception about people with schizophrenia – that they are dangerous.  Got to unpack that and other topics in the latest article in our Falling Through the Cracks series with Noteworthy jrnl.ie/6467940t

..." it is more difficult to help people with schizophrenia if they did not receive early intervention when they were younger. “Sometimes they have lost themselves.” #Psychosis Ian Kelleher thejournal.ie/psychosis-serv…

Take a few minutes to read Órla Ryan's article on people with schizophrenia. Órla highlights the Psychological Society of Ireland recent finding that only 3 of the 100 policy recommendations from Sharing the Vision have been fully implemented to date. noteworthy.ie/psychosis-serv… @HeadlineIreland

Minister Mary Butler speaking at a conference on reporting of suicide & mental health. She highlights the vitriol spoken online about minority groups such as immigrants and trans people, saying they are often used as a 'political football'. #WSPD2024 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

“There's a significant under-resourcing of mental health. And that’s really distressing for staff too, who are trying to provide services in an under-resourced system.” Shauna Bowers spoke to Mental Health Reform about the two-tier mental health system in Ireland. irishtimes.com/health/2024/09…

Two weeks in, and #GreenRibbonIRL is breaking new ground! As our CEO Nicola Byrne said at the launch: "This isn't just a campaign. It's a movement." Together, we're reshaping the conversation on mental health. Join us. Wear a ribbon. Start a dialogue. #EndTheStigma

I have watched this documentary many times and at this stage I am convinced it should be on the national curriculum. The messages in it are too important. Norma Foley T.D Department of Education and Youth the youth of this country need to talk about Patrick #EndTheStigma #GreenRibbonIRL

Very welcome news. The EIP teams will save lives.