We will operationalise this new support system in 2024 with a view to national expansion in the years ahead. In designing the offering provided we will be consulting closely with Autistic people and families in the CHO2 and CHO7 areas.

The One Stop Shops will be serving people in Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO) 7 and CHO 2, and will provide ‘drop in’ and structured supports for both Autistic individuals and groups and their families.

We are delighted to work with the HSE to provide this new support which we have long campaigned for and which was recently recommended in the Final Report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism.
Anne Rabbitte TD HSE Ireland
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In the latest addition to the PSI blog, Society CEO Sheena Horgan shares her thoughts on communication and neurodiversity. See this, and other PSI blog posts, via bit.ly/PSIblog
#psychology #blog #neurodiversity

PSI PSI Perinatal and Infant Mental Health SIG & IAIMH highlight the importance of a national Mother & Baby Unit (MBU) & strongly support its inclusion in the Revised Model of Care for Perinatal Mental Health Services in Ireland.
See bit.ly/MotherAndBabyU…
#psychology #MotherBabyUnit #perinatal

A position paper has been produced by psychologists from the PSI's PSI Perinatal and Infant Mental Health SIG and SIGPeP Paediatric Psychology in collaboration with IAIMH for consideration in the Revised Model of Care for Neonatal Services in Ireland.
See bit.ly/NeonatalServic…
#psychology #neonatal #infantmentalhealth

Announcing the 2024 PSI Annual Conference from Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 November Sheraton Athlone! For more info see bit.ly/PSIConf
#PSIConf24 #psychology #MyPSI

This online event will outline the origins of EMDR and the theoretical underpinnings of its treatment model, featuring Consultant Clinical and Organisational Psychologist Dr Tim Dunne. Book Now: bit.ly/3Vzjmzn

This is the annual conference of PSI DHP, to be held in person. Early bird tickets are now available. Book Now: bit.ly/3TQuIxI

1. Psychology Voices Ireland invite you to attend a live webinar, 3rd May 2024.

Presentations of audit data, review of gender + grades in professional psychology Psychological Society of Ireland UCD Psychology with a panel discussion and open forum LinkedIn

Key objectives….

“This is quite a common condition, it’s purported to be the second most common condition presenting to a neurological clinic”

Damien Lowry  gives an overview of Functional Neurological Disorder as part of #BrainAwarenessWeek2024

“Following illness or injury to the brain, the accompanying changes can affect the job of the brain... to manage and modulate our behaviour, mood, and personality”

Dr Simone Carton of the National Rehabilitation Hospital on the effects of brain injuries #BrainAwarenessWeek2024

'Difficulties with learning and memory, difficulties with attention and concentration, problems with word finding and reduced word processing speed”

Dr Sarah Clarke of Beaumont Hospital discusses the cognitive impact of perimenopause as part of #BrainAwarenessWeek2024

Some lovely resources from Guy's and St Thomas' developed in partnership with long COVID patients to promote awareness and understanding of the lived experience.

Also includes some wonderful suggestions to boost coping and wellbeing.
#LongCovidAwarenessDay

PSI Division of Neuropsychology
Psychological Society of Ireland

“Helping people make sense of their delirium experiences always starts with understanding what was happening, naming and explaining it”

@MelanieRyberg of TUH Psychology explains the signs of delirium and how to help someone who may be experiencing it. #BrainAwarenessWeek2024

'During Brain Awareness Week, you can take part in lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and fun activities designed to share the wonders of the brain'

Dr Valerie Twomey of @donpsi discusses how #BrainAwarenessWeek2024 is being marked and its history in our second video this week.

'Brain Awareness week is a really great opportunity to learn about your brain, to learn about the range of neurological conditions that can affect people'

mcdermottgl of @donpsi introduces #BrainAwarenessWeek2024 . Keep an eye on our socials for more videos throughout the week!

Check out Psychological Society of Ireland CEO sheena horgan's interesting blog on Why Gender Parity Matters 👇

No better woman to cultivate and role model a PSI that is diverse, inclusive, and advocates gender parity!

Psychology Voices Ireland

#InternationalWomensDay
#InvestInWomenAccelerateProgress

Happy Mother's Day from the Psychological Society of Ireland!