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Psychiatry Training for Accident & Emergency Trainees
On Tuesday 3rd August, the first psychiatry training day for emergency trainees was held. This was introduced and organised by Dr Emma Saliba (HST Psychiatry) under the kind supervision of Dr Maria Bezzina Xuereb (Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist), together with (keep reading...)
Guidelines for Journalists for reporting Suicide and Non Suicidal Self Injury
These media Guidelines are intended as an aide when it comes to reporting Suicide and Non Suicidal Self Injury. Click here for the full guidelines.
MAP Member receives Cardiff University Excellence Award
The Maltese Association of Psychiatry (MAP) would like to congratulate MAP Member, Dr Rosemarie Sacco who was recently nominated for the MSc Psychiatry Excellence Award at Cardiff University after obtaining the highest overall mark for both teaching (exams) and dissertation (keep reading...)
MAP issues Position Paper on Cannabis Legislation
The MAP has issued a position statement in response to the Government’s White Paper on Cannabis Use. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among Maltese youth and longterm use is associated with increased risk of schizophrenia, and by (keep reading...)
MAP Position Statement on Cannabis Legislation
Cannabis is the most commonly-used illicit substance among Maltese youth.[1] Regular cannabis use is associated with increased risk of schizophrenia, and by impacting brain maturation, may also negatively interact with depression, bipolar mood disorder and anxiety disorders.
In light (keep reading...)