Early data indicate revised rules by the Mental
Health Commission were associated with a decline in restrictive practice in approved centres in Ireland. Read the full article here:

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Episode 5 of the IJPM podcast out now! Dr Seán Crowley sat down with Dr Katrerina Kavalidou, Dr James O'Mahony and Elizabeth Ward to discuss their IJPM article and the broader issue of Traveller mental healthcare. Listen below!👇

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A new study in @ijpm.bsky.social finds social media use, body dissatisfaction and sexting behaviours associated with mental health issues and self-harm in adolescents, particularly in females. Read the full article here 👇

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In this perspective piece Carter et al explore unique psychological challenges facing women with cancer and how gender informed healthcare could better meet the needs of individuals living with cancer in Ireland.

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📢The IJPM is seeking submissions for a special issue on Women's Mental Health.

This issue aims to showcase a wide-ranging view of the biological, psychological and social factors affecting the mental health of women.

Closing date 30th January 2026!

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Now accepting submissions for cover art! 🎨

New paper out in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine: an exploration of a mentalization-based therapy (MBT) introductory group in an Irish community mental health service — examining feasibility, engagement, and clinical relevance in practice. doi.org/10.1017/ipm.... @ijpm.bsky.social

We were joined by Dr Chrissy Skelton for our first Bluesky minicast! Dr Skelton discusses her recent article, Adolescence, the manosphere and psychiatry. @chrissyskelton.bsky.social
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The latest episode of the IJPM Podcast explores the topic of gender-sensitive mental healthcare.

Dr Sean Crowley sat down with Professor Siobhan McHale and Dr Yvonne Hartnett to discuss their recent article, Providing Gender-Sensitive Mental Healthcare to Address the Specific Needs of Women.

Hamill and Kelly explored the rates of restrictive practices in adult psychiatry inpatient units in Ireland. They found Ireland had lower rates of restrictive practice than the median internationally.

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Read the latest issue of the IJPM here!
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This edition explores modernising mental health services, increasing challenges in CAMHS service delivery and features a 4 year longitudinal study on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with mental disorders.