# mental-health - Friday 11 June, 2021
# Dementia
# Dementia
The new research published by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland say that it found family carers to be at “breaking point”.
# mental-health - Tuesday 8 June, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The only bed available for him was in an emergency accommodation hostel for homeless children.
# mental-health - Tuesday 1 June, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
A new report from the Irish Youth Foundation has been published today.
# mental-health - Saturday 22 May, 2021
# Treatment
# Treatment
The Department of Health is looking at the role of patients’ relatives in mental health treatment and care.
# mental-health - Thursday 20 May, 2021
A new report provides insight into what life is like for LGBTI+ young people.
# mental-health - Sunday 16 May, 2021
# Clare Shine
From The42
# Clare Shine
As Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 comes to a close, Clare Shine opens up further on her ongoing battle.
# mental-health - Thursday 6 May, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The annual fundraiser by Pieta House is going ahead this weekend, despite anti-lockdown activists announcing an alternative event for that date.
# mental-health - Tuesday 4 May, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Hospital admissions of young people with a cannabis-related diagnosis increased by 300% between 2005 and 2017.
# mental-health - Tuesday 20 April, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
It’s been almost six years since reforms of the Ireland’s mental health laws were recommended.
# mental-health - Thursday 15 April, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The young woman’s story went viral recently on Twitter.
# mental-health - Tuesday 13 April, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Flexible mental health supports, monitoring trends, and countering misinformation are of key importance, Ireland’s first professor of public mental health believes.
# mental-health - Tuesday 6 April, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Ella Arensman has been appointed Ireland’s first Professor of Public Mental Health .
# mental-health - Tuesday 30 March, 2021
# Your Say
# Your Say
Many people have been affected by isolation and a lack of social interaction.
# mental-health - Saturday 27 March, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Psychotherapist Peter Devers of Knock Counselling Centre says anger is one of the tricker emotions to navigate.
# Opening Up
From The42
# Opening Up
DLR Waves star Katie Burdis delves deeper into her mental health struggles, and stresses the importance of speaking up.
# mental-health - Friday 26 March, 2021
# Nui Galway
# Nui Galway
A clinical psychologist at NUI Galway says self-compassion and hope are key to mental wellbeing amid Covid-19.
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
New and expectant mothers with severe mental health issues are currently admitted to a general psychiatric ward.
# mental-health - Sunday 14 March, 2021
# Quarter Glass Of Milk
From The42
# Quarter Glass Of Milk
‘The reality is I know people are going through this every day.’
# mental-health - Friday 12 March, 2021
# Covid Anniversary
# Covid Anniversary
Dr Niall Duffy and Dr Stephen McWilliams of St John of God say that many people referred to the hospital in the last year have not been helped by Covid stress.
# mental-health - Thursday 11 March, 2021
# ESRI
# ESRI
Autonomy-granting was a protective factor against depressed mood for both boys and girls.
# mental-health - Monday 8 March, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
Therapist Bernie Hackett celebrates women on IWD and reminds them that help is available.
# mental-health - Friday 5 March, 2021
# Global Drug Survey
# Global Drug Survey
While there is some positive research about their use as treatments, experts say this should always be done under the supervision of a professional.
# mental-health - Saturday 20 February, 2021
# Pandemic Impact
# Pandemic Impact
Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, a GP treating UCC students, writes about the impact of the pandemic on her patients.
# mental-health - Saturday 13 February, 2021
# Pandemic Impact
# Pandemic Impact
Rises in acute presentations and significant increases in referrals to specialist teams also reported.
# mental-health - Thursday 4 February, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Minister Mary Butler told the Dáil today she was “especially concerned about the rise in eating disorders among girls and young women”.
# mental-health - Sunday 31 January, 2021
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
In your monthly update from Noteworthy, the investigative team looks at how the pandemic is shining a light on long-term deficiencies in our health system.
# mental-health - Thursday 28 January, 2021
# Your Say
# Your Say
Some people are taking a social media break amid the pandemic.
# mental-health - Sunday 24 January, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Therapist Bernie Hackett says this lockdown, coupled with dark January days can take its toll, but she has some helpful advice for self-care.
# mental-health - Thursday 21 January, 2021
# Eating Disorders
# Eating Disorders
That’s according to an article published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal.
# mental-health - Thursday 14 January, 2021
# Funding Failure
# Funding Failure
Since 2018, just over 3% of money allocated to improve supports and treatment was actually spent on this by HSE.
# mental-health - Saturday 9 January, 2021
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Psychiatrist Anne Doherty on how increased demand during Covid-19 has left already stretched services ‘drowning under the additional pressure’.
# mental-health - Saturday 26 December, 2020
# Mental Health Matters
From The42
# Mental Health Matters
Cavan’s Rónán Patterson launched ‘Need To Talk?’ to raise awareness about mental health after his own struggles.
# mental-health - Thursday 24 December, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
It’s no surprise that many people find the festive period to be a tough time.
# mental-health - Wednesday 23 December, 2020
# Wellness
# Wellness
Therapist Liz O’Driscoll says it’s important to remember that Christmas is only a couple of days and that we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves.
# mental-health - Friday 18 December, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
“The fact that we are still using handcuffs to restrain people sends out all the wrong messages,” according to the Mental Health Commission.
# mental-health - Thursday 17 December, 2020
# Sjog
# Sjog
Parents said they feel “stuck in the middle” between the two organisations.
# mental-health - Monday 14 December, 2020
# Little Mix
# Little Mix
Little Mix rose to fame after winning the eighth season of The X Factor in 2011.
# mental-health - Friday 4 December, 2020
# Alarming
# Alarming
Older people are facing a mental health “perfect storm” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
# mental-health - Thursday 3 December, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
An Oireachtas committee has heard that fear of infection has heightened anxiety among doctors’ patients.
# mental-health - Sunday 29 November, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
Dr Philip Kieran addresses the issue of crisis fatigue and offers some helpful ways to counteract it.
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