MAP issues Recommendations for Media on Reporting Non Suicidal Self injury and Suicide
Please find Guidelines for Media Reporting on Suicide and Non Suicidal Self Injury below:
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The Maltese Association of Psychiatry urges the Department of Education to keep schools open and not rob the future generation of an education
Returning to school or college is vital for children and young people’s education and for their wellbeing. Time out of an education setting is detrimental to cognitive and academic development, particularly for disadvantaged children and young people. This impact can (keep reading...)
Press Release: World Mental Health Day 2020 Increase Investment in Mental Health
It is expected that the need for mental health services and psychosocial support will substantially increase in the coming months and years as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Investment in mental health programmes at national and international levels, which (keep reading...)
Press Release: Psychiatrists Conditionally Endorse Conscientious Objection Clause but Insist on Safeguards to Avoid Abuse
Freedom of conscience must be respected as a right in itself, although safeguards must be put into place to ensure that the most vulnerable are not discriminated against through the premise of conscientious practice.
The Maltese Association of Psychiatry (MAP) (keep reading...)
A4MH Press Release: Prioritise Mental Health Service During Covid-19
As Malta is experiencing a rise of COVID-19 infections, it is inevitable that fear, panic and anxiety increase as well. The COVID-19 pandemic is not only a threat to our physical health, but more important is the effect this is (keep reading...)