March 2022

Welcome to our March 2022 digital newsletter for general practitioners (GPs). Click on the links below to read our latest GP blog, service updates, mental health news and continuing professional development opportunities.

GP highlights

Blog | Supporting those experiencing memory difficulties

In this month's GP blog, Dr Karen Looney, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) gives information about the SPMHS Memory Clinic. This clinic is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment service for adults and their families who have noticed changes in memory, or other aspects of cognitive functioning, and may be worried about developing dementia.

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GP Webinar Series | Compassion Focused Therapy: an Introduction

SPMHS invites GPs and healthcare professionals to the second event in our 2022 GP Webinar Series. The next webinar in our series will take place on 26 April and explores how GPs can use compassion focused therapy in their clinical practice.

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Two new CPD films added to GP Portal

Two new mental health information films, exploring the topics of memory difficulties and overcontrol, have been added to our GP Portal. We also recently updated the sign-up process for the portal making it easier for you to receive instant access to all mental health information films.

Find out more about our GP Portal