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.
As well as a video, the RCSI MyHealth Lecture Series is now available as a podcast – you can listen by searching ‘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.
Upcoming events
Register for our upcoming RCSI MyHealth 2023/24 Series events below.24 October 2023 – Stroke: Prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation
14 November 2023 – Antibiotic resistant ‘superbugs’: Can they be stopped?
Ranked #1 worldwide
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has ranked number one in the world for United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being – in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2023.Read more
Find a full list of RCSI MyHealth podcasts here.
Researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers.
Chair
Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Speakers
- Dr Jolanta Burke, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dr Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist and Senior Coach Practitioner, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Dr Trudy Meehan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Podcast
Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful resources
- UnPlug resource for parents/carers to support the digital well-being of their children
- Via character strengths survey
- Irish Heart Foundation active classroom
- RCSI Science of Health and Happiness for Young People
- RCSI Science of Health and Happiness
- The Conversation: even tips to help children cope
- The Strength Switch by Dr Lea Waters
- Mindset changing the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol S. Dweck
- Positive Health: Research-based Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine Tools to Enhance Your Well-being by Jolanta Burke, Pádraic Dunne, Trudy Meehan, Ciaran O’Boyle and Christian van Nieuwerburgh
- RTÉ Brainstorm article
- The Psychology Today
Our expert panel discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health.
Chair
Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI
Speakers
- Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI
- Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor and Head of Department, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
- Dr Dan Wu, Honorary Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, RCSI
Podcast
Listen to the podcast here (or wherever you listen to your podcasts).
Useful links
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