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MAP Position Statement on Cannabis Legislation

August 8, 2021May 10, 2021

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...)

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A4MH welcomes Mental Health Strategy Relaunch

May 9, 2021May 7, 2021

The A4MH welcomes the relaunch of the mental health strategy by Deputy PM Dr Fearne last Wednesday at the opening of a refurbished ward within MCH, in the light of his earlier commitment to giving priority to the mental health (keep reading...)

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A4MH welcomes relaunch of the Mental Health Strategy

May 9, 2021May 7, 2021

A4MH, of which the Maltese Association of Psychiatry is part has welcomed the relaunch of the Mental Health Strategy by Mr Fearne and his commitment to put mental health as a priority.

It is encouraging to see progress made in (keep reading...)

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MAP issues Recommendations for Media on Reporting Non Suicidal Self injury and Suicide

September 1, 2021April 20, 2021

Please find Guidelines for Media Reporting on Suicide and Non Suicidal Self Injury below:

Media Guidelines NSSI – Maltese VersionDownload
Media Guidelines for suicide reporting – Maltese version (1)Download
Media Guidelines NSSI – English Version (1)Download
Media
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Caritas Malta, Fondazzjoni Oasi, Aġenzija Sedqa u l-Assoċjazzjoni tal-Psikjatrija f’Malta dwar l-użu tal-Kannabis u implikazzjonijiet għal-liġi

March 7, 2021February 17, 2021
17022021-Joint Press Release on Recreational CannabisDownload

Further Reading:

  • Newsbook Article
  • Illum.com.mt Article
  • Maltatoday Article
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Cannabis Legalistaion can give out the wrong message: MAP urges authorities to prioritise our society’s well-being

March 7, 2021February 17, 2021

The Maltese Association of Psychiatry together with Sedqa, OASI and Caritas have issued a press release urging authorities to consider all the possible consequences should legalisation of Recreational Cannabis Use go ahead.

The Associations urge for more empathy and less (keep reading...)

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