On Friday 23rd November 2024, the MCP organised another from its forum series, this time on Geriatrics and Gerontology. A number of speakers with a professional interest in this topic and the psychology behind it participated.
On Friday 29th November 2024, the MCP Executive Committee held its annual strategy meeting. The committee discussed the recent work of the MCP and the way forward for the Chamber.
MCP President @realgaildebono (Gail Debono) and @YaserT94 (Yaser Teebi), Vice-President Union Matters, signed the public service collective agreement for public service employees on Friday 29th November 2024. This agreement will impact the wages of 33,000 public service workers.
In a country where it is customary to leave home late in life, #boundaries can be a daily stressor. Transitioning from parent-child to co-habiting adults whose relationship remains that of parent & offspring, boundaries get blurred & roles get confused.
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The WHO has issued a new publication on mental health, human rights, & legislation. This suggests a person-centered & rights-based approach - an essential read for anyone wishing to practice in a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive way.
Some people that are still at imminent risk of suicide, leave the hospital to be cared for at home by their partner.
Carers can be left to figure it out for themselves, without support.
@sarahlwayland + @MyfMaple share what can help:
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Body focused habits such as nail-biting, skin-picking or hair-pulling are common… here are a few tips for changing the habit by The Savvy Psychologist Podcast #nailbiting#hairpulling#skinpicking https://t.co/JZQskKu9Mj
💬 The assumption that living with OCD just means you "like things clean and tidy" is outdated and must change.
A short thread explaining the real symptoms of OCD 👇
Wishing a very Merry #Christmas to all, and sending loads of #love to those who are #incarcerated and their loved ones spending Christmas without them.
They are believed to leave patients’ brains more flexible and thus receptive to psychotherapy, which is usually given before and after treatment with psychedelics https://t.co/3s7pYtvEkh