Articles & Publications
Addendum to COP Relating to Admission of Children under MHA 2001
Read or download the Addendum to the Code of Practice relating to the admission of children under the Mental Health Act of 2001. » read more
Avoiding Pitfalls in Filling in Form 5 of the Mental Health Act 2001
The aim of this guide is to support the GP who assesses a patient with a mental illness and decides they may require an involuntary admission to hospital. We wish to highlight the common clerical and other errors in filling out Form 5 which invalidate the process. For the purposes of this guide, we presume the applicant is a family member and the recommendation to admit the patient is in his or her best interests. » read more
Bibliotherapy Booklet: 'The Power of Words'
The use of books for therapeutic purposes is known as 'bibliotherapy'. » read more
Discharge from Mental Health Services Form
Download a copy of the Discharge from Mental Health Services Form. » read more
Guidelines for the Management of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care Released (members only)
The ICGP and the HSE proudly announce the release of the 'Guidelines for the Management of Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care'. These Guidelines are the first ever in the Republic of Ireland for the management of these two conditions in primary care. » read more
Guides Issued by the Equality Authority in Partnership with See Change
Two new guides have been launched by the Equality Authority in partnership with See Change. » read more
Irish Pharmacist Special Report on the DUMP Campaign
Authors: D O'DRISCOLL, J RYAN, C BROGAN AND M HENMAN HSE, DUBLIN MID LEINSTER, DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICE OF PHARMACY, SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN, TRINITY COLLEGE. » read more
Mental Health in Primary Care Report (members only)
The report looks at the current status of mental health service delivery in primary care settings in the South Western Area Health Board's catchment area (Dublin South City, South County Dublin, Kildare and West Wicklow). » read more
NICE Guidance: Depression with a Chronic Physical Health Problem
The treatment and management of depression in adults with chronic physical health problems (partial update of CG23). » read more
New Employment Handbook
Download a copy of the Employment Handbook here. » read more