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Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Proud to be involved in this research with @HSELive @tusla Clarecare & parent partners & @MICLimerick colleagues.
Parents really valued the opportunity to have their voices heard. So many important findings and as one participant noted:
"More discussions are needed about this"
Nice piece in @ClareChampion about the parents with lived experience who were part of the research team in our recent study on parenting while experiencing mental health challenges- these parents were instrumental in shaping the research - great to see them highlighted here 👏
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Happy Earth Day! 🌍🧠
Research suggests people who spend at least two hours in #nature a week report significantly greater health and well-being.
See more science on how nature benefits our brain and mood: at.apa.org/414dd1
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Please share!
🆕 Fully funded PhD scholarship by Scottish charity Men Matter Scotland:
Social inequality and male suicide: Risk factors and interventions
Supervised by Dr Susie Bennett and myself
Closing date: 11th June 2025, with an autumn 2025 start. Open to UK students only.
🔗 findaphd.com/phds/project/so…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Listen here to one of our excellent Departmental Assistants Dave talk about his experience of this role over the past year - applications are now open for another of these posts, all details on our webpages instagram.com/reel/DIlJmQWN-…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
The PSI welcomes the Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2025–2027 & supports the Plan’s shift toward a psychosocial model of care, while underscoring the importance of timely, well-resourced implementation.
Read the full press release here: bit.ly/Press_R
ALT Graphic from the Psychological Society of Ireland. The background is soft beige with abstract teal and blue design elements. Headline reads: “The PSI Welcomes the Publication of the Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan 2025–2027.” A quote from PSI President Dr Damien Lowry supports the shift to a psychosocial approach, calling for tangible improvements for those accessing mental health services.
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Congratulations to Ciara Donohue, one of @MICLimerick DECPsy year 3 trainees and her supervisor @FionnualaTynan1 on the recent publication of a systematic review on ‘The Inclusion of Fathers in Parent Coaching Interventions for Young Autistic Children’ @MICEducationFac
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
A Masters win for @McIlroyRory seems a good excuse to revisit some interesting stuff around Psychology and golf in our archive…
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Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
54% of parents who take medication for mental health challenges report their role as a parent wasn't included in discussions about their medication.
Proud to be involved in this new @MICLimerick study with @HSELive @tusla Clarecare & parent partners. So many important findings⬇️
The Department of Psychology in MIC—in partnership with parents, the HSE, Tusla and Clarecare—has launched new findings from funded research which examined the experiences of parents living with mental health challenges.
Launched today and entitled 'Building Connections: Experiences of parenting while living with mental health challenges', the study aimed to find out more about the difficulties parents face, and the supports and barriers that are in place in terms of seeking help.
Read more about it here: mic.ul.ie/news/2025/new-mic-…
Pictured: Dr Suzanne Egan and Prof. Niamh Stack📷
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
A campaign to kickstart the 2025 tourism season in Clare takes place this April when locals and visitors are offered free and half-price admission to a variety of attractions, sites and cultural events #SponsoredContent
@ClareTourism
limerickleader.ie/news/spons…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
📢 Join us for the upcoming T-REX webinar: Teacher Perspectives on Increased Classroom Challenges since COVID-19: A Legacy of Lockdown?
Presented by MIC academics Dr Suzanne Egan and Dr Jennifer Pope, this session explores new research on how the pandemic has shaped young children’s experiences in primary school—through the eyes of teachers. Topics include attention, emotional regulation, social development, and academic challenges.
Click here to register: eventbrite.com/e/teacher-per…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Delighted to have a piece in the latest edition @LiteracyIRL Literacy News along with @MICLimerick colleagues about the joy of reading with very young children.
Full edition available here: literacyireland.com/
@MaryMoloneyie @jsturley_pope @Denraj
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
'Psychology has the power to make the world a better place.’
@DrDanielJolley believes ‘psychology is fundamental to every part of our lives – it is woven into how we think, act, and interact with others’.
The power of psychology #PsychologyMatters: bps.org.uk/blog/psychology-m…
ALT Quote reads: Psychology equips us with tools to understand and positively impact the world around us. Dr Daniel Jolley Social psychologist. Photo of Dr Daniel Jolley. Psychology Matters and BPS logos.
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
📢 Calling all researchers! The call for submissions for the CRN Child & Youth Participation SIG's upcoming #research bulletin is open! Don't miss out on sharing your work/ insights on child & youth participation! #ChildParticipation #YouthEngagement 📚✍️tinyurl.com/bdh5tdzz
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Today marks five years since Ireland was thrust into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How did children make sense of it? From LEGO ventilators to socially distanced dolls, the most recent MIC Insights blog by Dr Suzanne Egan and Dr Jennifer Pope explores how young minds adapted to an unprecedented time and what the lingering effects are.
Read the full Insights blog here: mic.ul.ie/mic-insights/lego-…
@Suzanne_M_Egan @jsturley_pope
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New open access research from @PsychologyMIC highlighting challenges teachers faced with COVID-19 restrictions in supporting young children with their play & development.
Congrats to @MICLimerick graduate Colin O'Brien on the article publication!
Link: doi.org/10.1177/1476718X2513…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
We are compiling a careers panel for our students on the afternoon of April 3rd as part of our annual PsychFest and the students are really keen for input from a forensic psychologist - are there any in the Limerick area who could help us out? @PsychSocIreland
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
📢Call for Papers – Wellbeing Research for Education Conference 2025📢
#MIC is hosting the Wellbeing Research for Education Conference on 7 June 2025, exploring wellbeing across the education continuum.
The Organising Committee are inviting submissions for academic papers, workshops, and posters (especially from student and newly-qualified teachers).
More conference details and paper submission here: mic.ul.ie/Wellbeing-Conferen…
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
On this day five years ago, MIC closed its doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The lockdown was initially set to last two weeks, but restrictions would be extended multiple times into 2021.
A report this week by #MIC academics Dr Jennifer Pope and Dr Suzanne Egan found children are less ‘ready’ to start school and have more emotional problems since the pandemic.
Read more about the report here: mic.ul.ie/news/2025/new-stud…
#onthisday
Professor Niamh Stack retweeted
Commenting on her latest research Dr Suzanne Egan of the Department of Psychology at MIC said: “The issues the teachers have described are concerning, both in terms of child development, and the challenging classroom circumstances for the teachers breakingnews.ie/ireland/juni…
