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