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Bressie Discusses PHD Into Irelands Mental Health Treatment History

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Show Notes

Niall “Bressie” Breslin discusses his PhD research into the history of mental health treatment in Ireland and what lessons can be learned from the past to help improve mental health services today.

He also reflects on his weekend at Electric Picnic, including the challenge of bringing a grand piano to the festival in difficult weather condition

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