July 9, 2012
Mental Health Problems
Irish Independent (Monday, 09 July 2012)
There are now reports that a dramatically different approach to treating depression is emerging. This consists of an electrical patch that is attached to the forehead, sending impulses to the brain while the person sleeps.
Irish Examiner (Tuesday, 3 July 2012)
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to plead guilty and pay $3bn (€2.38bn) to resolve criminal and civil allegations that it illegally promoted prescription drugs and failed to report safety data, the US said.
Mental Health Service
Health Matters (Friday, 6 July 2012)
Continual monitoring of any type of legislation surrounding mental health services is necessary to ensure it centres on the needs of the service user and related organisations.
Health Matters (Friday, 6 July 2012)
The first formal strategy for psychiatric/mental health nursing in Ireland was launched in Farmleigh House recently by Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People.
Clare Champion (Friday, 29 June 2012)
Psychiatric patients admitted to the Acute Psychiatric Unit in Ennis Hospital, who smoke should be facilitated to avoid any unnecessary stress, according to a former psychiatric nurse.
Suicide Prevention
Health Matters (Friday, 6 July 2012)
A community booklet, Suicide Prevention in the Community: a Practical Guide, was launched recently by Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People.
Irish Examiner (Monday. 2 July 2012)
Access to certain locations where suicides have taken place may be limited under proposals being formulated by the National Suicide Research Foundation and other interested groups.
