Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland

A network of psychologists, academics, therapists, psychology graduates & others who are interested in applying psychology to policy & political action.

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

If we are serious about tackling the mental health crisis facing asylum seekers in this country, then we must acknowledge that direct provision has itself been a primary cause of this crisis. #EndDirectProvision

[TheJournal.ie @thejournal_ie]

Signed by about 150 psychologists and psychologists in training, an open letter to the Taoiseach and Roderic O'Gorman calls for Direct Provision to be dismantled

https://t.co/7R2st9YeEh

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

Looking forward to our monthly meeting online this evening. Would you like to get involved? Learn more about our work here: https://t.co/3NIQxsUcTY

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

Read our response to the Housing Commission’s Consultation on a Referendum on Housing in Ireland here:

[Mastodon:@rlv @RLombardVance]

With #Budget2023 coming up, here's our @PsychologistsI submission to the Housing Commission's Consultation on a Referendum on Housing.

A housing referendum isn't a Budget issue per se, but it is a cost of living issue and would support policy reform.

https://t.co/RLalnv1dop

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

Housing matters. A big thank you to Mick Byrne for his work on housing. We read his work with interest and it shaped our submission to the housing commission.

[Home for Good @HomeforGood_]

📢Deadline Approaching📢

Friday (tomorrow) is the last day you can make a submission to the @HouCommission
We are calling for a referendum on the right to housing that will lead to a balanced, stand alone, enforceable right

Home for Good encourages you to make a submission too

[Mastodon:@rlv @RLombardVance]

Have thoughts on the minimum wage?

Low Pay Commission has a consultation open until Wednesday @ 5pm.

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[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

Today at 1pm

[Applied Psychology UCC @AppPsychUCC]

Next Monday at our research seminar (1pm), @MaricaCassarino will ask: "Can Psychologists help save the Planet?
Reflections from an interdisciplinary collaboration on attitudes towards air quality in Cork City" All welcome to attend online: https://t.co/mRQ37UXz9v

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

We are a network of more than 80 psychologists, academics, therapists, psychology graduates & others in Ireland who are interested in applying psychology to policy & political action. To join our mailing list (1-2 emails per month) or to find out more please DM us.

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

An important, thought provoking article about the future of psychological thinking. It encourages ‘outsight’; focused upon care for one another and for the biosphere, prevention rather than treatment, and the creation of materially and ecologically resilient communities.

[Dr Anne Cooke @AnneCooke14]

'In the end, the question is whether the role of the psychologist is to adapt people to a sick society, or rather to use the evidence of our clinics and research to bear witness to and speak out against the multiple ills inflicted by the neoliberal order'
https://t.co/UPlgZl0Jqf

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

Recent figures from the European statistics agency Eurostat show that 12.8% of the materials used in the EU last year came from recycled waste.
In the Netherlands, the rate was 31%. In Ireland, it was just 1.8%.

[Social Justice Ireland @SocialJusticeI]

Our latest Social Justice Matters policy briefing is available now. This edition considers the health system. https://t.co/w2n39Hp0A8

[Dr Sara O’Byrne @SaraOByrne23]

This is an open letter to Minister Roderic O'Gorman from Irish clinicians working in the area of childhood trauma. The intention is to seek a reframe of the scheme informed by an understanding of the impact of early trauma #MotherandBabyHomes #openletter #trauma #adoption

[Dr Sara O’Byrne @SaraOByrne23]

Who amongst us would be willing to pen a joint letter from Irish clinicians regarding the #MotherAndBabyHomes situation? I know there will be responses from lots of corners but might be good having strength in numbers and unifying. Happy to start and circulate to anyone keen

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

@SaraOByrne23 We’re in! Please send the details on Sara.

[Mastodon:@rlv @RLombardVance]

Over the last couple of years, @PsychologistsI network has been coming together to find ways to help improve people's social & economic conditions and advance social, economic, and climate justice. If you're a psychologist (liberally interpreted) and interested, get in touch.

[Dr John Read @ReadReadj]

W.H.O. and U.N. Join Calls to Transcend the Medical Model | Psychology Today https://t.co/mHCXjO9Hlb

[Children's Rights Alliance @ChildRightsIRL]

😊Please share😊

We're scoping out a framework for a national pilot service to support birth parents with children in care.

For parents (6 questions): https://t.co/rX650tRK7d
For professionals (7 questions): https://t.co/kEtDA0DJA8

⏰Deadline⏰Fri 24 Sept

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the ESRI have an upcoming webinar launch for their report on Monitoring Adequate Housing in Ireland. Wednesday at 3pm. Register here: https://t.co/jW0BSwWOAt

[Marie Walshe @lacanlune]

We're asking @DubCityCouncil to build a public, outdoor swimming pool and green space at George's Dock, instead of a white-water rafting facility. Please share. @GeorgesDockLido #GeorgesDockLido - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/tWvW2kjucT via @Change

[Psychologists for Social Change, Ireland @PsychologistsI]

@checarina @sheevs_ You’ve hit the nail on the head.