In the final episode of the Mental Health Conversations from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we explore the future of nursing and the exciting opportunities to further shape the profession, from advancements in technology to improving recruitment, retention, and the perception of mental healthcare, Shane Kirwan speaks with team members about the key areas driving change. Frankie Prendergast, our Digital Health Applications Programme Manager, talks about how St Patrick’s is leading the w...
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In the final episode of the Mental Health Conversations from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we explore the future of nursing and the exciting opportunities to further shape the profession, from advancements in technology to improving recruitment, retention, and the perception of mental healthcare, Shane Kirwan speaks with team members about the key areas driving change. Frankie Prendergast, our Digital Health Applications Programme Manager, talks about how St Patrick’s is leading the w...
In the final episode of the Mental Health Conversations from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we explore the future of nursing and the exciting opportunities to further shape the profession, from advancements in technology to improving recruitment, retention, and the perception of mental healthcare, Shane Kirwan speaks with team members about the key areas driving change. Frankie Prendergast, our Digital Health Applications Programme Manager, talks about how St Patrick’s is leading the w...
At St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), we are constantly working to improve how we care for our service users. Research practice lies at the heart of this. In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Aoife Farrington speaks with colleagues who have carried out research projects, as well as those who support nurses with the process. They share their experiences of conducting research, including the practical steps, time commitments involved, and the many benefits research can br...
Mental health nursing is a rewarding yet demanding profession. While it requires compassion and dedication, the role can also bring challenges such as long hours, shift work, and providing support to people during difficult times. For nurses, knowing when to step back and recharge is crucial to maintaining the balance between professional dedication and personal wellbeing. In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, we dive into the significance of self-care in nursing, explore strategie...
Anxiety disorders can have a profound effect on our lives, and at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we offer specialised treatment for people experiencing them. On this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Shane Kirwan meets Frank Smith, Clinical Nurse Manager 2 on our Anxiety Disorders Programme. They discuss the various difficulties that the programme is designed to treat, some of the key ideas behind Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), how care is structured and what it involves. We...
In St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we offer a range of specialist services designed to meet the care needs of service users experiencing certain mental health difficulties. One of these specialities is our Eating Disorders Service which provides care for adults who have eating difficulties. On this episode of Mental Health Conversations, host Aoife Farrington meets Gráinne O’Connor, Clinical Nurse Manager of our Eating Disorder Day Care Programme. Gráinne describes what the programme i...
The role of the mental health nurse involves many things, but, at the core, it’s all about helping people to get better. In this episode of Mental Health Conversations, Clinical Nurse Manager Jenny Judge describes the day-to-day aspects of her job, what she finds rewarding about her role, and the positive impact that she hopes to have on the people in her care. We hear a powerful story from Jude McCarthy, a former service user, about her time in St Patrick’s – what led to her admission...
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In the final episode of the Mental Health Conversations from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, we explore the future of nursing and the exciting opportunities to further shape the profession, from advancements in technology to improving recruitment, retention, and the perception of mental healthcare, Shane Kirwan speaks with team members about the key areas driving change. Frankie Prendergast, our Digital Health Applications Programme Manager, talks about how St Patrick’s is leading the w...
