2022 lectures

As part of this discussion, the panel will explore the process of retirement from a psychological aspect and lifestyle medicine perspective, as well as sharing practical tools and strategies to prepare for a successful retirement.

Speakers include Dr Trudy Meehan, Lecturer at the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health; Professor Robert Kelly, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Medicine, RCSI; and Medical Director Lifestyle Health and Well-being, Consultant Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, Beacon Hospital, Dublin.

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This first episode, addressing the topic of youth mental health, features Professor Pat McGorry, a psychiatrist known worldwide for his development and scaling up of the early intervention and youth mental health services. As part of this discussion, the panel discuss mental health as a health priority for young people, early warning signs, as well as protective factors and resources available.

This panel discussion is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director at the Centre for Positive Psychology and Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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We hear from the perspectives of a parent, a clinician and a scientist, while the clinical aspects of epilepsy – its prevalence, causes and the current pathway to diagnosis – are also discussed. At this event, a parent of a young man with epilepsy shared her experience of that journey and the importance of a diagnosis for her son and the whole family. Our panel also discuss the role of genomics in the diagnosis of some forms of epilepsy, and the potential genomic research may play in identifying new treatments.

The panel discussion was chaired by Dr Susan Byrne, Paediatric Neurologist with Children’s Hospital Ireland, Crumlin and Senior Lecturer in SFI FutureNeuro Centre, and Department of Paediatrics, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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A broad overview of cancer is provided and we address some of those most commonly asked questions about symptoms, risk factors and prevention measures, treatments and preparing for treatment, as well as the latest in cancer research.

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Our panel of experts address some of the symptoms, causes, prevention measures and latest treatments for heart and cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and heart failure.

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In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our expert panel will focus on moving the conversation forward to empower women to a better menopause experience through increased awareness of their person-centred, multidisciplinary, evidence-based healthcare options.

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North American Menopause Society

Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute

British Menopause Society

British Menopause Society (patient arm)

Irish Osteoporosis Society

Royal Osteoporosis Society

National Institute on Aging

Irish Women’s Support Group

Beaumont Hospital Mindfulness and Relaxation Centre

Balance menopause app

In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our expert panel take a multidisciplinary approach to the topic of positive ageing, reviewing the physical, physiological and psychological aspects associated with ageing and share strategies that promote and support positive and healthy ageing.

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