Mental health

ICIC20 – Design, assessment and implementation of services for people with mental health conditions

By Miriam Galvin / January 29, 2021
Session 6E - Design, assessment and implementation of services for people with mental health conditions chaired by Dr Jason Yap Presentations and Speakers: Initial Results of the Design and Implementation of an Integrated Perinatal Mental Health Partnership Dr Cara English, Ms Diane Ortega and Mrs Belinda Hodder Equally Well. A collective impact approach to integration… Read More

ICIC20 – Working with Vulnerable Populations – Session 1

By Miriam Galvin / January 28, 2021
Session 5F - Working with Vulnerable Populations - Session 1 chared by Edelweiss Aldasoro Presentations and Speakers: THE ROLE OF THE PATRONAGE NURSE IN CARE FOR THE HOMELESS Ms Vanda Cattonaro Investigating the post-migration risk factors of unaccompanied minor refugees’ mental health – From a systems perspective in Austria Dr Arleta Anna Franczukowska and Dr.… Read More
project valuecare

Project ValueCare

By Miriam Galvin / May 1, 2020

Project ValueCare is an EU funded project which aims to deliver personalised integrated (health and social) care services, better outcomes for older people and improved care experience. It also aims to improve staff satisfaction and greater efficiency in the use of resources and coordination of care.

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Patients’ attitudes to and experience of the use of technology in mental health in an Irish primary

By Admin / August 8, 2019

Patients’ attitudes to and experience of the use of technology in mental health in an Irish primary care setting
Mary Jane Finucane, General practitioner, IE
Abstract
Introduction: Mental health issues represent a significant proportion visits to GP

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JOURNAL ARTICLE: Embracing Uncertainty to Enable Transformation: The Process of Engaging in Trialogue for Mental Heal

By Admin / April 18, 2018

Research & theory
Embracing Uncertainty to Enable Transformation: The Process of Engaging in Trialogue for Mental Health Communities in Ireland
Authors: Simon Dunne, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, IE
Liam MacGabhann, Sc

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Ageing and integrative care: examining a multidisciplinary memory clinic in an Irish setting

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Ageing and integrative care: examining a multidisciplinary memory clinic in an Irish setting
Authors: Cornelia Carey , Declan Lyons, Karen Looney, Deirdre Ryan
Abstract
Introduction: St Patrick’s Mental Health Service (SPMHS) memory clinic is a multi

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Flexible Assertive Community Treatment

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Flexible Assertive Community Treatment
Authors: Denis Long , Colm Herlihy, John Kelleher, Ned Kelly, Martin Lawlor
Abstract
Background: Carraig Mor Psychiatric Intensive care unit has developed a Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) approach

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Collaborative Care Planning: Introduction to an innovative approach to Care Planning in Adult Mental Health

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Collaborative Care Planning: Introduction to an innovative approach to Care Planning in Adult Mental Health
Author: Patrick j. Gibbons
Abstract
Care Planning forms the core activity undertaken by mental health services in their work to support indiv

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Evaluation of the “On the level” psychoeducational group programme for Bipolar Affective Disorder in a rural context

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Evaluation of the “On the level” psychoeducational group programme for Bipolar Affective Disorder in a rural context
Authors: Dan Hartnett , Clair O’Connor
Abstract
Introduction: The delivery of psychoeducational group programmes is a National Instit

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: The development of Health Services Executive Best Practice Guidance for Mental Health Services in Ireland

By Admin / October 17, 2017

The development of Health Services Executive Best Practice Guidance for Mental Health Services in Ireland
Author: Linda Moore
Abstract
The Health Services Executive Best Practice Guidance for Mental Health Services are being introduced to assist in

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Little Things – making a big difference to promoting positive mental health

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Little Things – making a big difference to promoting positive mental health
Authors: Enda Saul , Emer C
Abstract
One of the strategic priorities of the HSE’s Mental Health Division is to promote positive mental health. Little Things is the integrated

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Promoting the physical health of people with severe mental illness: improving integration between primary and secondary care.

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Promoting the physical health of people with severe mental illness: improving integration between primary and secondary care.
Authors: Marie T O’Shea , Margo Wrigley, Jim Ryan, Brian Osborne, Jogin Thakore, Donal O Hanlon, Pearse Finegan, Claire Coll

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POSTER ABSTRACTS: Referral Patterns to Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit: Phoenix Care Centre

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Referral Patterns to Psychiatry Intensive Care Unit: Phoenix Care Centre
Authors: Shaeraine Raaj Pararajasingam , Roy Browne, Anisha Bawagan, Twomey Pauline, Murad Firdouas, Ernest Nwarie, Sujesha Navanathan
Abstract
Background: Phoenix Care Centre i

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: A new way of working in Irish mental health: service user and family member engagement in the design and delivery of mental health services

By Admin / October 17, 2017

A new way of working in Irish mental health: service user and family member engagement in the design and delivery of mental health services
Author: Liam Hennessy
Abstract
Are you part of a ‘new way of working’ already yielding outcome or still in pi

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Taking a coproduction approach to integrating recovery orientated care in Irish Mental Health Services

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Taking a coproduction approach to integrating recovery orientated care in Irish Mental Health Services
Authors: Catherine Mary Brogan , Michael Ryan
Abstract
Advancing Recovery in Ireland (ARI) is a HSE national initiative aimed at securing the organ

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Assessment and Management of Self Harm in Emergency Departments in Ireland: The National Clinical Programme

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Assessment and Management of Self Harm in Emergency Departments in Ireland: The National Clinical Programme
Authors: Margo Wrigley , Rhona Jennings, Siobhan MacHale, Eugene Cassidy
Abstract
In 2014, more than 11,000 people came to Irish general hospi

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Have you seen My PAL?’Physical Achievement Log (PAL): A physical health tool for people with serious mental illness (SMI)

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Have you seen My PAL?’Physical Achievement Log (PAL): A physical health tool for people with serious mental illness (SMI)
Authors: Sinéad Jude Hennessy , Brendan Power
Abstract
Background to the problem: The physical health of individuals SMIis a cau

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Vision for change in practice: a pilot study of recovery oriented mental health services

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Vision for change in practice: a pilot study of recovery oriented mental health services
Authors: Ann Colleran , Dominic Fannon, Marie Cox, Gerard Murray
Abstract
Managing the integrated delivery of better public health services and working with comm

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Development of an Integrated National Model of Care for Eating Disorder Services across Multiple Settings

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Development of an Integrated National Model of Care for Eating Disorder Services across Multiple Settings
Authors: Sara McDevitt , Rhona Jennings, Margo Wrigley
Abstract
Introduction: (comprising background and problem statement) Eating disorders hav

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Introduction of a Mental Health Medicines Education Service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Introduction of a Mental Health Medicines Education Service
Authors: Louise Kennedy , Helen Danaher, Nik Nikolic, Shirley Guerin
Abstract
An introduction: Phoenix Pharmacy Department (PPD) provides hospital pharmacy services to the Phoenix Care Centr

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Integrated Mental Health Service – A National Multifaceted Approach

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Integrated Mental Health Service – A National Multifaceted Approach
Author: Jonathan Paul Nolan
Abstract
Ireland’s health service, the Health Service Executive, provides Mental Health services to the population of Ireland. These services are oversee

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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS: Preferred intensity and implementation of patient and family participation in an outpatient psychiatric service and an outpatient type 2 diabetes service

By Admin / October 17, 2017

Preferred intensity and implementation of patient and family participation in an outpatient psychiatric service and an outpatient type 2 diabetes service
Authors: Lucy Whiston , Joe Barry, Catherine Darker
Abstract
Introduction: Patient and family pa

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WEBINAR: A Movement for Change – Tackling the Challenge of Mental Health

By Admin / April 25, 2016

Recognizing the need for a holistic and person-centred approach, “Tackling the challenge of mental health” will lend a spotlight to a still under appreciated but highly complex issue, presenting examples from around the world of how a multi-pronged a

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