RCSI MyHealth

The fifth episode of the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/25 explores the evolving landscape of diabetes, examining the latest trends in prevalence, causes, and impacts. The panel members highlight the advances in treatment and technology for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, while also offering personal insights and future directions for prevention, management, and support. This episode is chaired by Professor Suzanne McDonough, Head, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists include: * Dr Kate Gajewska, Clinical Manager for Advocacy and Research, Diabetes Ireland. * Professor Edward Gregg, Head, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. * Professor Diarmuid Smith, Consultant Endocrinologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. * Professor Seamus Sreenan, Director, Graduate Entry Medicine Programme, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Listener Discretion Advised This audio contains content intended for adults and is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. If you're looking for educational materials that are more suitable for younger audiences, please visit: https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/ [https://johnnysambassadors.org/teachers/] This RCSI MyHealth Series event, focusing on the topic of cannabis and young minds, explores the latest research on how cannabis affects brain development and mental health in young people. This episode is chaired by Miriam O’Callaghan, Irish television presenter and current affairs presenter with RTÉ.   Panellists include:  * Ms Laura Stack, Founder and CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors [https://johnnysambassadors.org/]. * Professor Mary Cannon, Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Youth Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, RCSI and Consultant Psychiatrist, Beaumont Hospital. * Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with FutureNeuro Research Centre, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Professor. * Professor Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services, St John of God Hospital. All useful resources, including all of those shared by our speakers and those that were made available to take away from the support stands present on the night, can be freely downloaded and viewed on the website www.rcsi.com/myhealth [https://www.rcsi.com/society/engage/myhealth/lecture-series]

The third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person event at RCSI’s St Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The event featured healthcare providers and patient advocates who shared personal insights and coping strategies for life with cancer. This episode is chaired by Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.   Panellists included: * Dr Maria Pertl, Lecturer, Department of Health Psychology, School of Population Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences   * Dr Vicky Cooper Lunt, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Psycho-Oncology Service, Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre * Ms Corrinne Hasson, Director of Services, Irish Cancer Society Two guest speakers also join the panel to share their personal experience of a cancer diagnosis and a cancer diagnosis of a family member: * Dr Elysha Brennan, RCSI Alumna, Paediatrics SpR and 2015 Rose of Tralee * Mr Alan McGovern, Patient and Family Advocate  For more information and links to useful resources, visit www.rcsi.com/myhealth [http://www.rcsi.com/myhealth]

The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain. This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chronic pain. This episode will be chaired by Professor Helen French, Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Panellists include: Professor Suzanne McDonough, Professor and Head of School of Physiotherapy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr Padraic Dunne, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Dr David Moore, Consultant Pain Specialist, Beaumont Hospital, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer Ms Catherine Flanagan, Patient advocate for people living with pain

As part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise awareness and share practical tools for maintaining brain health, as well as discuss developments in disease modifying treatments in this area.   This episode will be chaired by Professor Annie Curtis, Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences Panellists include:  * Professor Alan Moore, Consultant Geriatrician, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and Honorary Clinical Lecturer, RCSI  * Professor Norman Delanty, Consultant Neurologist at Beaumont Hospital, Clinical Investigator with SFI FutureNeuro Research Centre, and RCSI Honorary Clinical Professor   * Ms Kathleen Farrell, patient advocate for people living with dementia