From the front flap of this 140-page book: "Over the centuries, Ireland has produced an astonishing wealth of writers, from Oscar Wilde and Patrick Kavanagh to W B Yeats and Seamus Heaney. An island steeped in literary tradition and inspired by its dramatic landscape, history and people, its rich and colorful heritage is now celebrated in this unique compilation. For the first time ever, over 100 of the country's best-loved poems have been recorded by some of the most moving, resonant, subtle and memorable voices ever to have come out of Ireland and are featured in this beautiful book and CD collection. From Bono to Pierce Brosnan, Maeve Binchy to Richard Harris and Bertie Ahern to Bob Geldof, figures from every walk of Irish public life give their own unique slant on poems ranging from classics such as Padraic Colum's 'She Moved Through the Fair' and Patrick Kavanagh's 'A Christmas Childhood' to contemporary favorites like Seamus Heaney's 'The Rain Stick' and Brendan Kennelly's 'God's Laughter'. As well as forming a living anthology of the best of Irish writing, the collection is also a reminder that words - both oral and written - make a difference, with all royalties going to Focus Ireland, one of the leading charities in Ireland working with and for people who are homeless.

Voices and Poetry of Ireland

Literature & Fiction

Kelly, Brendan

Poetry

London: HarperCollins

Ada English: Patriot and Psychiatrist

Irish Academic Press Ltd

This is the untold story of the life and work of Dr. Adeline (Ada) English (1875-1944), a pioneering Irish psychiatrist deeply involved in Irish politics. Ada English spent four decades working at Ballinasloe District Lunatic Asylum, during which time she introduced significant therapeutic innovations. A passionate participant in Ireland's Easter Rising, English spent six months in Galway Jail for possessing nationalistic literature and was elected as a Teachta Dala in 1921. A friend to Pearse, McDonagh, Griffith, Mellows, De Valera, and others, she became heavily involved in the country's civil war. This engaging and sensitive biography reveals the gifted, compassionate, and modest woman behind the revolutionary medical achievements and political engagements, her education and medical training, her 40-year career at Ballinasloe, and her position within the context of pioneering Irish medical women, such as Kathleen Lynn and Dorothy Stopford Price. The book also shines light on a woman whose abiding concern was for those she cared for - so much so that she requested to be buried alongside her former patients. *** "An inherently fascinating read, 'Ada English: Patriot and Psychiatrist' is a very highly recommended addition to academic library Modern Irish History and Irish Biography collections." - Midwest Book Review, Library Bookwatch: May 2015, Biography Shelf [Subject: Biography, Irish Studies, Women's Studies, Medical History, Psychiatry]

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Irish Academic Press

A psychiatrist's travels through the history of mental illness - Who is 'mad'? Who is not? And who decides? In this fascinating new exploration of mental illness, Professor Brendan Kelly examines 'madness' in history and how we have responded to it over the centuries. We travel from the psychiatric institutions of India to Victorian scientific studies of the brain. Covering institutionalisation, lobotomy and the Nazis' 'Aktion T4', as well as Freud, psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and neuroscience, Professor Kelly examines the shift from 'psychobabble' to 'neurobabble' in recent times. In Search of Madness is an all-encompassing history of one of the most basic fears to haunt the human psyche, and it concludes with a passionate manifesto for change: four proposals to make mental health services more effective, accessible and just.

In Search of Madness: A psychiatrist’s travels through the history of mental illness

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Gill Books

The distinguished career of Marcel Cadieux makes him arguably the most important francophone diplomat and civil servant in Canadian history. Cadieux’s decision to join the Department of External Affairs in 1941 was unconventional for a French Canadian of the time, yet public service became his vocation. Against the backdrop of rising Quebec separatism and the Cold War, he headed the department from 1964 to 1970 and served as Canada’s first francophone ambassador to the United States from 1970 to 1975. Cadieux’s profound belief in the dignity of service speaks eloquently to readers today, when professionalism and expertise are often undervalued.

The Good Fight: Marcel Cadieux and Canadian Diplomacy (The C.D. Howe Series in Canadian Political History)

Leaders & Notable People

UBC Press

Provides a clear overview of mental health, illness, and well-being in Ireland. Written by one of Ireland's leading psychiatrists, this book offers an essential and unique guide for patients, families, caregivers, mental health professionals, and anyone with an interest in mental health and illness.

Mental Health in Ireland: The Complete Guide for Patients, Families, Health Care Professionals and Everyone Who Wants To Be Well

Liffey Pr

The Modern Psychiatrist's Guide to Contemporary Practice provides an overview of psychiatry, starting with the most fundamental question of all: why does psychiatry exist? Key topics are covered, such as: diagnosing mental illness, controversial treatments, involuntary admission, human rights, suicide, and global inequality. The book incorporates history, medicine, neuroscience, service development, legislation, and service-user movements. It summarises key findings and discussions, provides opinions based on evidence, presents clear conclusions, and describes useful, radical directions for the future of this most contested of medical disciplines. Each chapter includes useful chapter summaries, and case studies are provided throughout. This book is essential for mental health workers and trainees, academics, and those interested in what psychiatry is, why it exists, and its future potential. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 International license.

The Modern Psychiatrist’s Guide to Contemporary Practice

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Routledge

Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;practical,&nbsp;quick reference&nbsp;guide&nbsp;to psychiatric assessment and mental healthcare in general practice. Providing&nbsp;algorithms informed by evidence-based guidelines, this&nbsp;easy-to-use&nbsp;resource&nbsp;helps&nbsp;busy&nbsp;medical and healthcare&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;quickly assess&nbsp;mental health problems, make&nbsp;informed&nbsp;treatment decisions, and&nbsp;understand when referrals&nbsp;to&nbsp;specialist mental health services&nbsp;are&nbsp;appropriate.&nbsp;Drawing from their extensive experience in general practice and psychiatry, the authors provide clear and authoritative guidance on&nbsp;a&nbsp;wide&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;common psychiatric disorders, complex scenarios, and special considerations.&nbsp;&nbsp; Unique&nbsp;visual&nbsp;management&nbsp;algorithms&nbsp;define&nbsp;assessment,&nbsp;diagnosis,&nbsp;investigations&nbsp;and management&nbsp;for each condition, including Bipolar&nbsp;Affective Disorder,&nbsp;Psychosis,&nbsp;Depression, Dementia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Up-to-date information&nbsp;on&nbsp;medication&nbsp;choices&nbsp;and counselling strategies&nbsp;is found throughout the text. Designed for informing swift clinical decisions in demanding primary care settings, this indispensable reference guide:&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-size: medium; margin-top: 0in; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Conforms to&nbsp;the&nbsp;diagnostic criteria&nbsp;in the current edition of the&nbsp;World Health&nbsp;Organization''s&nbsp;International Classification of Diseases&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Contains algorithms informed by the Royal College of General Practitioners&nbsp;(RCGP), Royal College of Psychiatrists&nbsp;(RCPsych), and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence&nbsp;(NICE) guidelines&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Explores common complaints that can suggest psychological or psychiatric disorders, such as insomnia and fatigue&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Outlines special mental health considerations related to children, intellectual disability, autism, the elderly, and pregnancy&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Includes&nbsp;appendices covering&nbsp;commonly prescribed drugs and physical examinations for patients with severe mental illness&nbsp;</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; cursor: text; overflow: visible;">Features&nbsp;numerous self-assessment questions and links to online reference tools for&nbsp;General Practitioners&nbsp;</li> </ul> Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care&nbsp;is a much-needed resource for medical students and&nbsp;trainees, physicians and healthcare professionals in general practice,&nbsp;nurse&nbsp;practitioners, and&nbsp;practitioners in other fields such as&nbsp;urgent care and&nbsp;emergency medicine.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Psychiatry Algorithms for Primary Care

Medical Books

Gulati, Gautam

Cullen, Walter

Medicine

Wiley/Blackwell

The first book to marry western environmentalism with Chinese medicine, The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis illustrates the many ways that our personal well-being and climate health are vitally connected. Brendan Kelly demonstrates that crises such as melting ice caps, dying forests, and devastating floods are symptoms of deeper issues, both within us as individuals and within our culture. Informed by Kelly's experience as a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, this passionate discussion reveals that the current life-threatening severity of climate change speaks to the level of imbalance that exists in the people and institutions responsible for the crisis. Considering issues such as loss of life from increasingly severe storms, stress on farmers from rapidly changing weather, and increasing rates of disease, this book goes on to present hopeful, deep-reaching personal and societal remedies to treat the underlying causes of climate change and to restore our own health. The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis blends the external focus of environmentalism--western science, policy issues, regulations--with the internal focus of Chinese medicine--personal health, balancing Qi, diet--to present a holistic view of our interrelationship with the planet. Kelly provides a deeper look at how we've gotten to this place of climate destabilization and ways to treat both the symptoms and their root causes. Looking through the lens of Chinese medicine, we are better able to understand that the severity of climate destabilization speaks to deeper philosophical and spiritual issues and provides an opportunity to address our own personal and collective imbalances. With his unique perspective and far-reaching perceptions, Kelly encourages us to translate the reality of our warming planet into an opportunity to ask bigger and deeper questions, including who we are, what we're here to do, and what promotes health and healing.

The Yin and Yang of Climate Crisis: Healing Personal, Cultural, and Ecological Imbalance with Chinese Medicine

Alternative Medicine

North Atlantic Books

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