The MAP notes the recent debate on homosexuality and especially the statement reported in the media that homosexuality could be a psychological disorder. The MAP would like to publicly and clearly state that this is not the view of the (keep reading...)
Press Releases
Position Paper on Treatment of Depression
The Malta Association of Psychiatry (MAP) is concerned about comments in the media regarding depression and its treatment. Depression is unfortunately an increasingly- common mental health problem that is soon expected to become the most common cause of one needing (keep reading...)
Position Paper: Legalisation of Cannabis for non-Medical Use
Background:
1. MAP recognises that cannabis is a widely used illicit psychoactive substance with many of those using cannabis doing so for ‘recreational’ purposes. Using a psychoactive substance cannot be regarded as a recreational activity (keep reading...)