2022 lectures
In this episode, the panel discuss the science behind obesity, as well as explore some of the common misconceptions around obesity and stigma, how we think and talk about obesity, and best practices in obesity care delivery.
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Useful resources
- Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO)
- Association for the Study of Obesity in Ireland (ASOI)
- ASOI Guidelines on Weight Bias for Health Professionals
- Childhood Obesity Education
- Beyond Stigma
- Dr Brendan O'Shea article, 'Opening the conversation on overweight' – Irish Medical Times
- Kite, James et al review on 'Influence and effects of weight stigmatisation in media: A systematic review'
- Clinical Guidelines for Adult Obesity Treatment
- Child and Adolescent Obesity Training
- 30th European Congress on Obesity (hosted in Dublin in May 2023)
- European Association for the Study of Obesity
- Challenging Obesity Stigma
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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Podcast
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Useful resources
- The Science of Health and Happiness – As We Age
- Age Proof: The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life (Professor Rose Anne Kenny)
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.
Podcast
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Useful resources
- Protecting Youth Mental Health - The US Surgeon General's Advisory
- Youth mental health educational resources for teachers and other educators
- SpunOut.ie
- National Centre for Youth Mental Health
- HSE Mental Health supports and services
- HSE Adult Mental Health Services
- Pieta House – Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444
- National Office for Suicide Prevention – TEXT 50808 - a text-based service
- The RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health presents a new online public course entitled, ‘The Science of Health and Happiness for Young People’.
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.
Useful resources
North American Menopause Society
Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute
British Menopause Society (patient arm)
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.
Useful resources
- The Science of Ageing
- What are telomeres?
- The science of cells that never get old (Elizabeth Blackburn)
- The Blue Zones
- TILDA
- HSE Positive Ageing research strategy
- Dementia Services Information and Development Centre
- HSE guidelines on physical activity
- Age & Opportunity
- Hello Brain
- HSE Healthy Eating Active Living
- Get Ireland Walking