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Psychological Society of Ireland

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Call for abstracts portal now open for this year's PSI Annual Conference! Final day to make a submission is Friday 07 June 2024. See to submit an abstract & to find out more about #PSIConf24 #psychology #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

We would like to welcome Megan Gaffney as President of the Psychological Society of Ireland for 2021. We would like to wish Megan all the best for the coming year! #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) advises on #conversion #therapy . Read the press release in full here

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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In April 2019, PSI issued a statement regarding conversion therapy as #pseudoscientific & having no place in any modern society that values and respects the sexual orientation of all in our society. Today, PSI reiterates this position. Read in full via

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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The PSI and @TheUSI are calling on the Government to address the disparity in funding for psychology trainees in Ireland, and ensure the country has the psychological workforce it needs. See to read the statement in full. #MyPSI

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PSI is calling on Government to Fund Ireland's Psychological Future now: 1⃣ Fund Primary Care Psychology 2⃣ Fund Child Disability & Early Intervention Teams 3⃣ Fund Trainee Counselling & Educational Psychologists For more information:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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Following #RTEInvestigates , the PSI has met with CORU to continue to advocate for the protection of the public and the profession by regulating the title of psychologist and has requested a meeting with @DonnellyStephen to progress this essential issue. #MyPSI #psychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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We have failed this nations children & young people on far too many previous occasions, let’s not repeat the mistakes of the past by removing representation of their rights, views & voices, their futures deserve better. #TheDCYAMustStay

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

In our support of #IrelandLockdown #COVID2019IRELAND #selfisolating PSI President @psychpolis and Past President @Hoppsychology will facilitate a twitter chat this Sunday 15th March from 8-9pm using #Selfisolationhelp Please join in & lets support each other

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HSE panel system of recruitment not fit for purpose. PSI President @Hoppsychology says the system denigrates the role of specific allied health professionals to a generic number not matched to a job for suitability or expertise. @AOTInews @IASW_IRL

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

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The PSI is very grateful to have met with Minister @DonnellyStephen and Minister @MaryButlerTD this week and to reach agreement on the regulation of the profession and the title ‘Psychologist’, we look forward to working together in the future to achieve this. #psychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

We are truly saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Prof. Aidan Moran from @UCDPsychology & @ucddublin He was an inspirational figure to thousands of psychology students and practitioners across Ireland and the wider Psychology world.

UCD Psychology

@UCDPsychology

4 years

Our School is deeply saddened to hear of the death of our dear friend and colleague Prof. Aidan Moran. Aidan was known, respected and loved by colleagues and students across @ucddublin , the community of Psychology in Ireland and internationally. He will be sorely missed.

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The original mistake made in developing the AON process was in separating assessment from intervention. Assessment and intervention should be part of a seamless service offered to children with difficulties. This flaw in the system is now further compounded by the AON PTA.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

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#RTEInvestigates

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

PSI President @vincentmcdarby highlighting how the deficit of 98 #psychologists in #CAMHS is a crisis that requires urgent & immediate action. PSI has the answers and government has the funding, what is outstanding is the political will to make it happen.

'Crisis' of youth psychologist shortage met with 'deafening silence'

The president of the Psychological Society of Ireland said the body has been telling Government 'for years' that there is not enough funding for the area.

www.irishexaminer.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

The PSI would like to thank outgoing President @psychpolis for his hard-work and dedication as President of the PSI in what was an incredibly difficult and challenging year for all! We hope you continue to use your voice within the PSI for positive change! #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Psychologists in counselling & educational training have been working for free for years on the frontline & have not been paid and should be paid for the work & service they deliver #rtept

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@PsychSocIreland

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We all needed the #LateLateToyShow tonight, it’s been a tough year with #COVID19 but that was great, tears of joy & pride, its a national institution and we’re grateful to the happiness it and the kids bring to us every year

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

PSI is concerned at Government’s delay in establishing the Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use. PSI welcomes & supports the proposed amendment from @SenLynnRuane calling for an end to the delay in the establishment of such an important, and much needed, citizens’ assembly

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Pay Trainee Counselling & Educational Psychologists for the work that they do in #mentalhealth #education ! 👇 There's no justification not to. 👇 Psychological Equity Matters #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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4 years

Congratulations to Chartered Member, Vincent McDarby who was today ratified by Council as President Elect for 2021

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7 years

Mental health needs to start with early intervention & primary level supports & not wait until a crisis develops #BBCPanorama

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

PSI, AOTI & IASLT are again calling for an immediate cessation of the HSE Assessment of Need Preliminary Team Assessment. A survey of our members' experiences overwhelming concludes that PTA is not fit for purpose #PTAnotFit . Link to full report here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

PSI have written to the HSE to note its sig concerns that the public service is using standards for recruitment that directly undermines the integrity of educational & counselling psychology courses & negatively impacts upon HSE waiting lists for psychological supports.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

In recognition of substantial, significant and ongoing contribution to the practice, application or understanding of #psychology , the PSI is delighted to announce that @PantiBliss will be awarded & presented with the president’s citation at #PSIConf22 . Congratulations! 👏👏

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

To celebrate our 50th anniversary Annual Conference we are delighted to share a message kindly sent from Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins. #PSIConf2020 #MyPSI #psychology @PresidentIRL

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

PSI has issued Guidelines for use of Online or Telephone Therapy in the context of the extraordinary times we find ourselves in with #COVID ー19 & the necessity for #socialdistancing For the full guidelines please go to:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

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“I would invest in Primary Care Psychology staff so that people with mental health difficulties get earlier intervention before the problem becomes more acute”. Thank you @PhelanVicky for your important advocacy work for #mentalhealth & Psychology #GE2020

RTÉ One

@RTEOne

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What would @PhelanVicky do if she was Taoiseach? #GE2020 #PTExtra

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@PsychSocIreland

4 years

PSI President Mark Smyth @psychpolis column in the June issue of @TheIP_psychmag "The Elephant in the Room" is now available to read on our website, to read more click here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Please sign the attached in support of equity of pay for Counselling & Educational trainee Psychologists. Disparity in funding for #psychology trainees in Ireland needs to be addressed by gov to ensure the country has the psychological workforce it needs.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

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PSI has released two papers commenting on the #psychology of #referendums , and the #8thAmendment and #mentalhealth . For details on these & the PSI position on #repealthe8th see

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@PsychSocIreland

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The PSI HSCP Panel Recruitment Survey is now available here - . PSI & our HSCP colleagues are calling on the HSE & Government to commit to an urgent review and reform of this system without delay #panelnotfit #MyPSI @IACP_ie @IASW_IRL

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

7 years

As #Ophelia begins to pass us by let us not forget the unrelenting commitment of our emergency services at times of need, thank you

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) responds to @realDonaldTrump recent comments on gun violence and mental illness. The press release can be read in full here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

We are delighted to welcome @AdamPHarris , Founder and Chief Executive Officer of @AsIAmIreland , to officially launch PSI’s Professional Practice Guidelines for the Assessment, Formulation, and Diagnosis of Autism in Children and Adolescents. #Autism

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

8 months

“Children who are living in poverty are much more likely to have really chronic health conditions because their immune system has been impacted by the stress, for some people it’s a trauma”. PSI member Dr @sharonlambert0 (UCC) featured on @TodaywithClaire to discuss child

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

Irish Travellers constitute less than 1% of the Irish population, but account for 10% of national young adult male suicide statistics (Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2022). #WSPD2022 @Love1solidarity @tvgcorkclg

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

6 months

Events in Dublin yesterday have undoubtedly left an emotional and psychological imprint on those directly and indirectly affected. We have offered parents guidance on navigating conversations with children about what happened. Read more here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

Our 2019 Presidential Citations presented by @Hoppsychology to Catherine Corless and @PhelanVicky at the #PSIConf19

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

“Clinicians should interview for specific posts for which they are qualified and have a specific interest in, in order to get the best person for the job” #panelnotfit

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

We are delighted to announce that Dr Odhrán McCarthy ( @MccarthyOdhran ) has been named as PSI President for 2024 at today's AGM. Congratulations Odhrán! 👏 #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

Many congratulations to @suzie_guerin of @UCDPsychology former President of @PsychSocIreland on her promotion to Professor

UCD Psychology

@UCDPsychology

4 years

Congratulations to our colleague @suzie_guerin on her promotion to Professor!

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

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PSI President Mark Smyth @psychpolis preparing to kick off this year’s #PSIConf2020 . Focused and ready to go! #MyPSI #psychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

Book your spot now to see @dreddiemurphy to @tcddublin on May 16th for his free talk on Psychology Matters Day! You can book your place here: #psychmatters

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

1 year

We would like to welcome incoming President @AnneKehoe5 all the best for 2023. Good luck Anne! #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

After a huge year for the PSI, we would like to give thanks to PSI President @Hoppsychology and the Council Members for all of their hard work throughout past year. We look forward to welcoming @psychpolis to the helm in 2020!

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

PSI President @vincentmcdarby outlines the reasons why the PSI is concerned with the Government’s delay in establishing the Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use. #drugspolicy @SenLynnRuane

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

We would like to give our sincere thanks to Past President @Hoppsychology for his incredible work with the PSI in 2019 👏 With the New Year, comes a new President and we are delighted to welcome @psychpolis to the helm for the year of our 50th anniversary! 🎉

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

9 months

We are delighted to introduce @damopamine as the 2024 PSI President-elect! A Council member since 2022, Damien has worked with various PSI committees during his Society membership. To see Damien's bio, and those of his Council colleagues, see

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

We in @PsychSocIreland are happy to work with @HSELive & @SimonHarrisTD to plan for increased resource to address the psychological impact of #COVID ー19

Increased resources to tackle mental health impact of outbreak

Minister ‘really worried’ about psychological impact of isolation and job losses

www.irishtimes.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

1 year

The PSI is glad to have contributed to the #RTEInvestigates programme which airs later tonight at 9.35pm on @rte . Read the following by @barryokellyrte on what will be discussed later at .

How I set myself up as a fake psychologist

In Ireland there are no State regulations covering psychologists - the title 'psychologist' is not protected. So does that mean that anyone could call themselves a psychologist? RTÉ Investigates...

www.rte.ie

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

PSI Council is working on guidelines for members for delivering online therapy given the realities of #COVID ー19 and the necessity for alternative / safe ways to provide support. Hope to have published tomorrow.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

Aidan Moran obituary: a sports psychologist of international repute

For a man with such a huge reputation Moran led a restrained and understated life

www.irishtimes.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

The psychological implications of continued maternity restrictions on parents and infants has been addressed by PSI's @Perinatal_SIG in their latest #PressRelease . To read it in full please visit . #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

As we're back in #level5 we want to bring to you again videos from our members who want to assist you through these challenging times

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

PSI President @Hoppsychology at his wedding today with PSI President Elect @psychpolis Congrats from @PsychSocIreland 🎉🎊🍾💑

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

1 year

#RTEInvestigates

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@PsychSocIreland

4 years

Disappointing that #Budget2021 has not addressed the legacy of inequality of no funding for Trainee Educational or Counselling Psychologists. Advocacy will continue until equality is achieved.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

"At a time when primary care and CAMHS waiting lists are already at inexcusable levels, it's beyond comprehension that any resources would be diverted from these already overwhelmed services" - PSI Past President Mark Smyth. @psychpolis #MyPSI

HSE criticised over plan to tackle backlog in assessment of need cases

Measures being taken by some HSE areas include the temporary redeployment of personnel from primary care and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

www.irishexaminer.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

"The killing of George Floyd has been the tinder stick that that has illuminated the underbelly of institutional and societal racism that has become all too apparent in recent years" - PSI President Mark Smyth @psychpolis releases a statement on Racism:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

PSI & @PSIDOEP issue guidance document to aid primary & post-primary school staff as schools prepare to reopen for 2020/21 term. Guidance doc provides advice to school staff supporting students in the transition back to school. To view, click here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

We are delighted that President @Hoppsychology will be honouring @PhelanVicky and Catherine Corless with Presidential Citations at the #PSIConf19 . @TheIrishTim @IrishTimes

Vicky Phelan, Catherine Corless to be honoured by the PSI

Psychological Society of Ireland to hear of impact of trauma on the women and families

www.irishtimes.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

10 months

Having advocated for greater funding of Ireland’s psychological future, the PSI welcomes the finalisation of the counselling #psychology fund of Budget 2023, announced by Minister Butler yesterday. The PSI appreciates @MaryButlerTD 's work in securing this important funding,

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Psychological Society of Ireland calls for review of criteria for Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) Scheme. Read the latest PSI press release (which includes a link to the PSI statement) in full here: . #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

A special thank you to Lisa Stafford who is celebrating her 10 year anniversary at the PSI. She may want to murder PSI President Mark Smyth @psychpolis for presenting her with this though! @WilliamDoyleWx #PSIConf2020

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

6 years

The #Referendum2018 for the #8thAmendment is this Friday. With four days to go, you can check out these #Evidence based facts on the 8th amendment and #mentalhealth to counter "false facts" that are not based on #scientific research

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

With #COVID ー19 impacting our physical and psychological health it's more important than ever to look after our well-being during #IrelandLockdown Here are our tips for #selfisolating and most importantly #selfcare

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PSI President Elect @psychpolis and CEO Shane Kelly in Leinster House this morning for meetings with political parties to discuss issues of direct importance to members

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

The PSI is joining more than 60 psychological associations from around the world to help raise awareness about what psychology and psychologists offer humanity #humanityneedspsychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

On 16 May 1970, the Psychological Society of Ireland officially came into being. We spoke with a range of members, including some founding members & PSI Presidents, as they wished us happy birthday & told us what it means to be part of the PSI #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) welcomes the establishment of a permanent Oireachtas Mental Heath Committee. Read the press release in full here

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

6 years

We are delighted that @psychpolis has become our new President-Elect 2020!

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

PSI called in our pre-budget submission for continuation of the Assistant Psychologist pilot programme PSI welcomes the news that the Assistant Psychology role in the HSE is being extended to July 2021 We await Gov engagement on the remainder of our pre-budget recommendations

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Thank you Senator @emer_currie1 for backing @PsychSocIreland 's calls for equity of funding for Trainee #Counselling & Educational #Psychologists in @OireachtasNews today. We fully agree there has to be equality of opportunity. Watch here: #MyPSI #Funding

Senator Emer Currie - Fine Gael - speech from 7 May 2021

Seanad Éireann - 7 May 2021Senator Emer Currie - speech from 7 May 2021Commencement matter:The inequitable funding for trainee psychologists across clinical,...

www.youtube.com

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

Her selflessness, courage, leadership against all odds, the epitome of true resilience, @PhelanVicky 's full address at the #PSIConf19 is now available for all to view here: @221plus

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

PSI welcomes the announcement by @marybutlertd of up to €4 million to reduce the no. of under 18s waiting more than 12 months to access Primary Care Psychology & we look forward to working with her to increase the number of psychologists in the workforce

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

To all incoming first year Psychology students, congratulations & welcome to the Psychology family @UCDPsychology @DCUPsychology @MUpsychdept @PsychologyTCD @PsychologyDBS @myIADT @PsyCarlow @AppPsychUCC @ULPsych @nuigPsychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

1 year

Congratulations to PSI member @sharonlambert0 who spoke at the first meeting of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use last weekend.

RTÉ News

@rtenews

1 year

The latest Citizens' Assembly, which is examining drug use in Ireland, has started its first meeting in Dublin | Read more:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

PSI recommends that the HSE engages with PSI & relevant trade unions to discontinue recruitment practices that adversely negatively impact counselling and educational psychology graduates. PSI is happy to work with government to address these issues

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

To Psychologists working in Ireland and and across the 🌍 on #WorldKindnessDay thanks you for the kindness you bring to your work & don’t forget to save some kindness for yourself #selfcare

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

Great to see PSI & #psychology represented on @RTE_PrimeTime as PSI President @psychpolis joined @MiriamOCal & Prof. Karina Butler to discuss #COVIDVaccine in advance of our ‘Maximising the Benefits of a COVID-19 Vaccine: Getting the Psychology Right’ guidance release tomorrow

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

And that's a wrap for this year's presentations, keynotes & panel discussions. We have had to wait patiently for the return of the in-person Annual Conference but it has been worth the wait. A big thank you to all delegates and presenters for making #PSIConf22 so memorable!

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4 years

The PSI has recently created a resources page for Psychologists, Healthcare Workers and Members of the General Public. This page will be continuously updated and we will share some of the resources over the coming days with you all 👉

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

We are delighted to announce that Dr @AnneKehoe5 has been named as PSI President-Elect for 2022 at today's AGM. Congratulations to Anne and we wish her all the best! #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

3 years

The PSI Council opted to donate 90% of all delegate registration income from the 2020 Conference amongst three charities, Women’s Aid, the Dublin Simon Community, and the Irish Cancer Society. We are delighted to announce that each charity will receive €3709! #MyPSI

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5 years

Today @PsychSocIreland has written to the health spokespersons for every political party & independent groupings to seek meetings to emphaise how psychological provision should be core to the political agenda.

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4 years

It is a special week for us in the PSI as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this coming Saturday 16 May! With this in mind, we want to share with you some wonderful flashbacks & birthday wishes from friends & colleagues. We welcome you to share your memories too by using #MyPSI

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4 years

Open Letter from Ireland's psychologists: 'Direct Provision is causing untold psychological harm'

“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.

www.thejournal.ie

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

4 years

We stand with our HSCPA colleagues in demanding that @roinnslainte recruitment campaign for a CNO be suspended pending a review. See letter to @SimonHarrisTD here: @AOTInews @iaslt @SCIE_socialcare @trust_indi @IASW_IRL @SCPIforum @_ISCP_ @iirrt @IACP_ie

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6 years

2010-2018 the headlines and concerns remain the same, too many children admitted to adult psychiatric units. When will the story change? Our children don’t deserve another 8 years of the same headline #mentalhealth

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4 years

“We need to invest in the most crucial infrastructure project of all, the psychological well-being of our nation” - PSI President @psychpolis wrote to political party leaders regarding meeting #psychological need arising from #COVID19 . Read in full here:

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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7 months

Thanks so much to all of our brilliant speakers and chair from tonight. It was an excellent and informative event.

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

Thank you Senator @emer_currie1 for highlighting the need for equity for trainee educational psychologists & for raising this issue with Minister @josephamadigan . #Budget2023Ireland #psychology

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

2 years

In our pre-budget 2023 submission, the PSI highlights a number of recommendations for the Government to consider for #Budget23 . To see our key recommendations in more detail, & to read the submission in full, please click here: #Psychology #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

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1 year

We would like to extend a special thanks to outgoing PSI President, @vincentmcdarby , who worked tirelessly on behalf of the Society as President in 2022. #MyPSI

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

Book your free spot to see @b_m_hughes talk about the Psychology of #Brexit ! This talk will be in @nuigalway on 16 May. Book below:

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@PsychSocIreland

4 years

Out of an expected 20 billion budget tomorrow for #Budget2021 @PsychSocIreland calls for 23 million to begin the process of funding Ireland's Psychological future 1⃣ Fund Primary Care Psychology 2⃣ Fund Child Disability 3⃣ Fund Trainee Psychologists

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

1 year

Following the airing of #RTEInvestigates tonight, the PSI has released a press release commenting on the content of the programme, particularly statutory regulation, and the practising as a #psychologist by unqualified individuals. Read it in full at .

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

5 years

“We should be the voice of those who find it hard to articulate their own voice” - President Elect @psychpolis at his address at the #PSIConf19 to a packed out room 👏

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Psychological Society of Ireland

@PsychSocIreland

10 months

The PSI is delighted to announce that the Friday keynote slot at this year’s #PSIConf23 is based around lived experience, and will see Dr Sharon Lambert, Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, and Dr Catriona O’Toole take part in a keynote panel discussion. Learn more about the speakers at

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