The Maltese Association of Psychiatry, in collaboration with Doctors for Road Safety and the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, have issued a Position Paper on Drug-Driving: Driving under the influence of Psychoactive Drugs
The aim of this paper is (keep reading...)
The Maltese Association of Psychiatry launched the MAP Educational Series, a series of informal talks on topics relating to Mental Health. The first event was held on the 11 May 2023 with the topic of Mental Health and the Law (keep reading...)
The MAP held its first event of the year, a Hog Roast event for members on the 9th of February 2023. Despite the weather the event turned out to be a success. Thanks to all those who attended!
Following our last AGM in December 2022, a new MAP Executive Committee has been elected. The MAP would like to thank the outgoing EC Members Dr Nigel Camilleri, Dr Etienne Muscat, Dr Aloisia Camilleri and Dr Maria Axiak for their (keep reading...)
The Maltese Association of Psychiatry firmly stands with parity. Any debate on indications for termination of pregnancy as a life-saving measure in the context of mental illness must be based on evidence-based scientific facts as would happen for physical illness. (keep reading...)
Press Release 29.11.2022
The Maltese Association of Psychiatry has taken note of the current debate regarding
termination of pregnancy, and the discussion about whether legal efforts to protect doctors seeking to save a mother’s life are over-reaching their stated goal. (keep reading...)