Lecture series
Access to accurate health information is an important resource to empower people with the tools to maintain their health and well-being.
The RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series aims to demystify common health concerns by drawing expertise and insight from our team of researchers and international health experts at the cutting-edge of medical and healthcare developments.
Open to those who want to learn more about common illnesses and health-related topics directly from leading healthcare experts, the series explores a wide range of areas in health and well-being, including child health, women’s health and positive psychology.
The RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series will be available as a podcast – as well as video – for the first time throughout 2022/23. You can listen to the podcast version by searching for ‘RCSI MyHealth’ on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Alternatively, as each episode in the series is released, you can listen to the podcast episode or watch the video directly on this page.
Find a full list of RCSI MyHealth podcasts here.
In this episode, the panel discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help both teenagers and parents with this sometimes challenging journey.
Chair
Dr Trudy Meehan, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI
Speakers
- Professor Fergal D. Malone – Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI and Consultant Obstetrician, Rotunda Hospital Dublin
- Dr Zara Molphy – Head of Research Programmes, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
- Dr Ronan Daly – Clinical Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RCSI
Podcast
Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful links
In this episode, our panel continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work.
Chair
- Louise Keating, Physiotherapist and Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy and Co-chair of RCSI Women’s Network
Speakers
- Dr Sumi Dunne, GP and Lecturer, Department of General Practice, RCSI
- Dr Lisa Mellon, Psychotherapist and Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI
Podcast
Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful links
- Measure your menopause symptoms - Greene climacteric scale
- WHO – Physical activity
- HSE – Physical activity guidelines
- 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 Ageing
- Irish Women’s Support Group
- Beaumont Hospital Mindfulness and Relaxation Centre
- Balance menopause app
Upcoming RCSI MyHealth events
- Tuesday, 21 March 2023 – Debunking the Myths: The Science Behind Our Sexual Health
- Tuesday, 18 April, 2023 – Vaping: What Does the Science Tell Us?