World Bipolar Day is on March 30th, 2023. Affecting up to 40 million people worldwide (WHO, 2022), it is estimated that 1-2% of people in Ireland experience a lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorder. It is a complex and chronic condition characterised by extreme changes in mood and energy and can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person’s day to day life.
Congratulations to Theresa Lowry Lehnen, South East Technological University, who was awarded the 'Nurse Educator' award at the INCA excellence awards, at Trinity College Dublin, on Saturday March 25th 2023. This award is dedicated to a nurse who contributes as a leader in nursing education, and who has made a significant and note-worthy contribution to nursing and education.
HSE Partner Pack 24th March 2023
Norovirus cases on the rise in Ireland
The National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026 was launched today, March 22nd 2023. The aim of the plan is to increase awareness and adoption of skin cancer prevention behaviours to reverse the rising cases of skin cancer in Ireland.
For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3Z8IJGy
A national campaign on consent begins today in an effort to start a conversation about sex and relationships. The 'We Consent' campaign will be run by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and aims to "move the conversation" towards sexual equality. It will be funded by the Department of Justice and the Community Foundation Ireland.
Research undertaken by the DRCC last year showed that just over a fifth of people agreed with the statement that "sometimes people say 'no', when they want convincing".
33% agreed that having sex was just part of a long-term relationship.
ADHD Information Talk for College Students (Webinar) Monday 20th March 2023. 7pm-8pm.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/adhd-information-talk-for-college-students-webinar-tickets-528403969497
This talk is for third level students who have, or think they may have, ADHD.
SkinSideOut, an information and exhibition event for people affected by a wide range of chronic inflammatory skin conditions in Ireland, will take place on Saturday, 22nd April 2023 in O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin (UCD), Belfield, Dublin 4.
Register/ Get tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/skinsideout-2023-skin-health-event-tickets-575738468257
ECDC are hosting a webinar for GPs and Nurses on “Improving testing for HIV and related co-infections in general practice" on March 21st from 2-3pm.
The target audience is GPs and nurses, but everyone is welcome to join. The objectives are for GPs and nurses to have:
The next Fundamentals of Travel Health for GPNs blended learning course will take place via mLearning and Zoom.
Clinical Governance for Mental Health Services in Higher Education: https://hubble-live-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/umhan/file_asset/file/707/Clinical_Governance__for_Mental_Health_Services_final_version_31_01_23.docx.pdf