In this episode I bring you an interview with Mark Smyth. Mark Smyth is a Clinical Psychologist and the President of the PSI.

Mark brings to this episode a wealth of experience working with children and young people in clinical practice. He is also president of the Psychological Society of Ireland and a strong advocate for mental health reform in Ireland. We discuss Mark's journey to becoming a psychologist, his work with vulnerable young people, his advocacy for psychologists and mental health services through the PSI and much more.

What's in Mark Smyth's mental health tool box?

Work Less and spend time with his kids

Sport: the gym, playing golf and coaching sport

Netflix and reading

Resources and terms mentioned in the episode:

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

A Vision for Change and Sharing the Vision

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Qualification Validation through the HSE: 

https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/jobs/validation/  

Guidelines for Chartered Membership of the PSI:

https://www.psychologicalsociety.ie/source/Guidelines%20for%20PSI%20Chartered%20Membership.pdf