# Mental Health

Some Irish prisoners facing waits of over two years to access mental health treatments

Last year, the average time on a waiting list for mental health supports in the Training Unit was close to 900 days.

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28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

Pilot scheme offering free counselling for primary school children to be rolled out in September

The first strand of the scheme will be rolled out in seven counties, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

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May 31st 2023, 1:19 PM

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May 2023

Opinion: The consumer-driven concept of self-love has little to do with real self-respect

Niamh Jimenez looks at the pressure on us to be externally perfect and suggests we should be looking a little deeper.

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May 24th 2023, 7:00 PM

Opinion: Talking about mental health is fine but isn't it time we discussed mental illness?

CEO of Shine mental health charity Nicola Byrne says the more we discuss mental illness openly, the less stigma we will see.

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May 24th 2023, 7:00 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

No funding being provided this year for development of more HSE eating disorder services

A report by

Hayley Halpin

Sinn Féin’s Mark Ward said there is “a lack of ambition and political will to deliver services that are so badly needed in our health system”.

The HSE confirmed there is no additional funding to develop new eating disorder teams in this year's National Service Plan.

Ward has said "there cannot be another Budget Day with no additional spending on eating disorder services".

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May 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

Opinion: Anxiety can impact both you and your child, but there are ways to get help

Bree O’Neill of the ISPCC discusses anxiety in children and the reasons behind it. She has some help on offer.

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May 6th 2023, 8:00 PM

Parenting: 'Learning the art of resting was a gamechanger for me'

Mum Margaret Lynch outlines the importance of self-care for parents. She says ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’.

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May 6th 2023, 7:00 AM

# A Piece of My Mind

Almost 30% of children rate their mental health as 'not good' and need help to manage it

More than 4 in 10 children who availed of mental health services reported that it ‘did not deal with their problem or the cause of their difficulty’.

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May 5th 2023, 10:26 AM

April

April 2023

Teacher: My teenage students understand the difference between gender and sex

Eoghan Cleary says his students are well able to wrap their heads around gender identity issues.

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Apr 28th 2023, 4:00 PM

Up to 70% of people in Irish prisons have mental health issues, says Prison Officers Association

An anti-torture committee has said it is concerned with the rising number of homeless persons with severe mental health problems in Irish prisons.

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Apr 28th 2023, 10:30 AM

# Apology

Happy Pear apologise for 'unqualified' remarks linking antibiotics to depression on podcast

The comments featured on a podcast and social media earlier this week.

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Apr 21st 2023, 3:49 PM

# summer 2023

Govt summer priorities: Renters' rights, safe access zones, vaping rules and late-night pubs

A new pension system and a ban on conversion therapy are other issues to be addressed.

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Apr 20th 2023, 12:17 PM

Extract: 'I didn't see a future for myself then and never imagined I'd reach where I am today'

Instagram influencer Jennifer Carroll shares a chapter from her new book, ‘Jen’s Journey’.

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Apr 1st 2023, 7:00 AM

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2023

Opinion: 'Having a therapist who understands your race, sexuality and gender is important'

Niamh Jimenez says there is a lack of diversity in the therapy setting and outlines why that matters.

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Mar 25th 2023, 8:00 PM

# Brent Pope

'I found myself looking into the mirror... feeling like I was looking at someone else'

Former RTÉ pundit Brent Pope has opened up about his struggles with mental health.

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Mar 4th 2023, 1:15 PM

‘I went up to training one Saturday morning and I just started roaring crying’

Peamount’s Avril Brierley on how cognitive behavioural therapy aided her as a footballer and person.

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Mar 4th 2023, 10:12 AM

HSE chief concedes some children are still waiting too long to access mental health services

Last month’s interim report on CAMHS outlined a series of concerns on service provision.

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Feb 14th 2023, 7:25 PM

ISPCC chief: The CAMHS report came as no surprise to anyone caring for children in turmoil

John Church says the recent CAMHS shows just how many young people in Ireland are suffering.

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Jan 27th 2023, 7:00 AM

'We're letting children drop off a cliff edge at age 18': Opposition hits out at CAMHS issues

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson for mental health said it is “downright scandalous” that some young people are not receiving follow-up care such as essential blood tests.

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Jan 26th 2023, 6:26 PM

IMO hits out at Donnelly's suggestion new consultant contract will bring 'consistency' to CAMHS

The Health Minister yesterday said the HSE is seeking to appoint a national clinical lead for youth mental health.

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Jan 25th 2023, 12:25 PM

Donnelly says recruitment of youth mental health director will bring 'consistency' to CAMHS

The Dáil is to discuss the findings on Thursday.

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Jan 24th 2023, 11:23 AM

Parent's frustration as boy lingers for over a year without mental health assessment

Figures show admittance rates differing widely for CAMHS teams, ranging between 80% and 30% of children getting accepted.

A parent in Dublin told reporter Eoghan Dalton of the struggle to see her son be accepted for treatment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

A damning report by the Mental Health Commission has noted how acceptance rates 'vary widely' depending on the region where a family is situated

"Deep frustration" has also been expressed by GPs at the "high level" of their vulnerable patients being declined by CAMHS

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Jan 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

CAMHS report raises serious concerns about children on medication not getting follow-up care

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, a new report has found.

Some children and adolescents seeking mental health treatment are not getting appointments for up to two years, Órla Ryan reports

In one catchment area, there were 140 "lost" cases where young people didn't receive follow-up care

Dr Susan Finnerty decided to produce an interim report due to "the serious concerns and consequent risks for some patients"

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Jan 23rd 2023, 12:05 AM

Jesse Lingard drank to ‘take pain away’ during last days at Man United

The England international made over 230 senior appearances for the Red Devils.

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Jan 19th 2023, 3:03 PM

Opinion: Struggling to keep your New Year's Resolutions? It's all about short-term goals

Dr Emma Howard says it’s easy to set up ambitious resolutions but we won’t get far without short-term incentives.

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Jan 7th 2023, 7:00 AM

Children’s hospitals ‘seeing astronomical number of young people self-harming’

Dr Mary Cannon said there are only a ‘handful’ of adolescent inpatient mental health beds in Dublin, despite rising need.

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Jan 2nd 2023, 11:56 AM

Last year

2022

Therapist: Christmas can be tough - here's some strategies to help you mind yourself

Therapist Joe Heffernan has some tips for managing stress this holiday season.

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Dec 23rd 2022, 8:00 PM

# policing authority

Senior garda says garda stations are not places for mental health patients

Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche also said that new plans for removal of gardaí from mental health response requires proper resourcing.

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Nov 24th 2022, 7:00 PM

Online gambling causing surge of suicidal young men in A&E, NHS clinic says

Earlier this year the NHS stopped taking cash from the gambling industry for the treatment of people suffering addiction

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Nov 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM

# Samaritans

Samaritans received nearly 1,000 calls a day last year, with mental health the top concern

Its 24-hour helpline covers the island of Ireland and answered almost half a million calls and emails last year.

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Nov 16th 2022, 1:47 PM

# nominees

The Journal and Noteworthy reporters nominated for Headline mental health media awards

The awards recognise Irish media professionals who are creating awareness and reducing stigma in mental health reporting.

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Nov 11th 2022, 4:18 PM

# Portrane

Central Mental Hospital relocated to €200 million facility in north county Dublin

The new facility will expand to a 130 bed capacity next year, compared to the Dundrum site’s capacity of 96.

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Nov 4th 2022, 9:10 PM

# lego

Experimental Lego cafe opens for adults in Dublin

Launched during World Mental Health Month, the cafe is a space where adults can experience all the mental health benefits that play can bring.

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Oct 26th 2022, 6:46 PM

# pj gallagher

'I had people fighting for me': PJ Gallagher opens up about his experience with mental illness

The actor and comedian spent several months in hospital last year after experiencing debilitating anxiety.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 1:39 PM

'Keyboard warriors have no understanding that what they say can affect somebody'

Jamie Hagan spoke with disarming honesty on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

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Sep 28th 2022, 5:04 PM

# Trauma

Mental Health Commission to ban mechanical restraints on children in inpatient centres

The practice involves handcuffs, or devices and garments that stop a person moving.

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Sep 28th 2022, 2:32 PM

# mike ryan

Irish head of emergencies at WHO reveals he received death threats during pandemic

The Sligo-born doctor said that he may have post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Sep 21st 2022, 11:42 AM

# cost of living crisis

Majority of young people considering moving abroad for better quality of life

Over eight in ten are also ‘fearful for the future’.

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Sep 12th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Research

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder 'may be detectable years before illnesses begin'

A new study led by UCD suggests the possibility of earlier intervention and even prevention of the illnesses.

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Sep 8th 2022, 6:00 AM