Thanks to everyone who took part in and supported Cycle Against Suicide Wicklow/Dublin Spin Off on Saturday 16th August.
Check out Saint John of God Hospital Facebook page for photos and reports on a fantastic day.
In light of the exceptional contribution Professor Eadbhard O’Callaghan provided in the area of Mental Health Research, the Professor Eadbhard O’Callaghan Memorial Bursary has been established by Saint John of God Hospitaller Ministries to honour the memory of our highly esteemed colleague.
In 2014, in keeping with the Prof. O’Callaghan’s primary field of interest and advancement, the Bursary Committee will consider applications which address Psychosis in adult mental health and which contribute to any of the following outcomes:
• To improve service delivery and raise awareness
• To improve carer education
• To improve student capacity in the area of research in Psychosis
• To provide networking and professional experience
• To provide research on Psychosis from a service user perspective
The bursary will be up to €10,000. This may be awarded as one award or a multiple of smaller amounts where more than one application is awarded.
For Selection Criteria and Application Information please go to www.profeadbhardocallaghanbursary.ie
The deadline for the 2014 Eadbhard O’Callaghan Memorial Bursary is 4th September 2014.
Originally from Cameroon, Brother Bernard Benda and Brother Nestor Bamboye were both interviewed recently about their experience of the Ebola virus. Both Brothers were based in Sierra Leone when they were asked by their Provincial to go to Liberia. They joined the Hospitaller team staff at the Order's Hospital in Monrovia where four Brothers, one Missionary Sister and thirteen Hospitaller Co-workers had just died from Ebola. As the virus continues to claim lives in both countries, their interview is a gripping read - click here.
Ebola Outbreak in Sierra Leone: The role of the Saint John of God Brothers
Mabesseneh Hospital in Lunsar feeds quarantined homes
The Ebola Crisis in Monrovia - a report from the front line
RTE 1 Television News Interview with John Mitchell
Marian Finucane Show RTÉ Radio 1 Sunday 10th August
Ebola Virus Risk Continues - Morning Ireland RTE Radio 1
Wed 6th August
Interview with Brother Patrick Nshamdze RIP
If you would like to help, please log on to www.sjogdonations.ie
Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to Kevin Madigan and Noel Kehoe whose project, "Improving the pathway to mental health care through the use of digital mental health applications”, was shortlisted for the 2014 Crystal Clear Awards. Their work was entered in the Best Project in the Community or in a Social Setting category. The project was commended for showing a real application of Plain English and practical guidance to support a wider understanding of Mental Health. The apps contain information on topics including early intervention and are being added to all the time.
