Person: Harry Gijbels

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Electroconvulsive therapy is still given to patients who don’t want it

We are writing in relation to an article published by the Irish Examiner on December 25, which stated that President Higgins has “formally outlawed compulsory ECT in Ireland”.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

From shouts to whispers hearing voices is not uncommon

FOR some, it happens once in a lifetime; for others it’s five times a day.

Sun, 25 May, 2014

UCC withdraws far-right politician’s invitation

Almost 40 UCC academics last night welcomed the decision to withdraw an invitation to British far-right leader Nick Griffin to take part in a university debate on free speech.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2012

UCC lecturers get exceptional citizen award

TWO lecturers at UCC have been awarded an exceptional citizen award for their work in highlighting issues around mental health and the establishment of Critical Voices Network Ireland.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

‘Dehumanising’ mental services widely criticised

DOCTORS, carers, campaigners and former patients have spoken out against “abusive, dehumanising and discriminatory” mental health services at a unique “recovery” conference at UCC yesterday.

Thu, 11 Nov, 2010