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Spring 2025 GP newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the GP newsletter for 2025, featuring the latest updates from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS), including the launch of our online research repository, specialist programmes, and referral updates.

GP blog on antipsychotic-induced weight gain

Ita Fitzgerald, Senior Pharmacist here in SPMHS, gives an overview of a joint study between the Pharmacy Department at SPMHS and the School of Pharmacy, University College Cork (UCC) on patient experiences and preferences in relation to antipsychotic-induced weight gain management guidance in clinical practice.

Improving guidance for managing antipsychotic-induced weight gain

The latest GP blog gives an overview of a study on patient experiences and preferences in relation to antipsychotic-induced weight gain management.

See our GP blog on antipsychotic-induced weight gain management

Launch of online research repository

We recently launched St Patrick’s Institutional Repository (SPIRE), Ireland’s first online repository for mental health research. With over 500 items spanning over 20 years, SPIRE aims to amplify research impact and highlight lived experiences.

Explore SPIRE here

Programmes and referrals

We are accepting referrals directly from GPs to upcoming cycles of a number of our programmes. You can find out more about these programmes below. Simply name the programme or therapy you’re referring to when using any of our referral pathways; all referrals will then be assessed for suitability.

Eating Disorders Service

Our Eating Disorders Service offers specialist inpatient and day patient programmes for adults over 18 experiencing eating disorders or difficulties with eating.

Learn more about referrals to our Eating Disorders Service here.

Psychology groups for older adults

We offer therapy groups for older adults, including SAGE for mental health support, Living Well with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.

See more information on our older adult psychology groups here.

Psychology Skills Group for Adolescents (PSGA)

PSGA is a psychological group therapy for young people who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties, such as emotional dysregulation, low mood, anxiety, or eating disorders.

Learn more about PSGA here.

Depression Recovery Programme

This online programme offers support and education for people living with depression or symptoms connected with depression. It includes a 10-week course and a 24-month aftercare group.

Find out more about our Depression Recovery Programme here.

Have your say: PSGA referral survey

Have your say: PSGA referral survey

The PSGA group aims to support young people to learn new ways of coping that can help them manage distress. Please take two minutes to complete our short survey which will give us feedback on the referral process for GPs.

Complete the PSGA survey here.

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GP blog: Improving guidance for managing antipsychotic-induced weight gain

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