# Aware

Last year

2022

# Aware

Volunteers needed for depression helpline amid high demand post-lockdowns

There is also an increase in calls from people affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

15.2k

Aug 7th 2022, 3:20 PM

All time

# drivers for change

Workshops being rolled out to taxi drivers to help deal with passengers in distress

Aware and Mytaxi have launched a campaign encouraging drivers to promote positive mental health.

8.9k

Feb 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Mental Health

'The days are shorter - that can have quite a big impact on people's mood'

Depression support service Aware says it is already experiencing an increase in calls.

20.8k

Nov 12th 2017, 3:00 PM

# aware support line

'I think the act of being there and just listening is a very powerful thing'

Charity Aware are looking for 40 new volunteers to meet with growing demand for the service.

12.3k

Aug 7th 2017, 4:03 PM

# sponsored by aware

'Rugby players are seen as macho, but we're all human': Ireland's Jack McGrath on opening up

The Leinster and Ireland player describes his journey with mental health.

13.6k

Nov 9th 2016, 12:27 PM

# Aware

How a near death experience led to a cycle of depression then the Cycle for Life

Cormac Ryan is cycling Ireland to raise awareness and funds for a number of charities.

16.4k

Jul 31st 2015, 10:43 AM

# Mental Health

John Mooney: 'I will do everything to make sure this illness doesn’t take me away from my future'

The Irish cricketer was diagnosed with depression almost three years ago.

20.1k

Dec 2nd 2014, 9:30 PM

# Support

Could you help someone who is experiencing depression?

Aware is a support service for people dealing with depression, it’s looking for volunteers.

15.7k

Sep 14th 2014, 4:30 PM

# accidental awareness

Report finds 11 Irish patients woke up during surgery

Overall the study found one in 19,000 patients say they’ve woken up during surgery.

12.4k

Sep 11th 2014, 10:26 AM

# Oireachtas agenda

Suicide, the Irish language and Rehab

Everything happening in Leinster House today.

5.1k

Mar 13th 2014, 9:00 AM

# Mental Health

How effective are online treatments for depression and anxiety?

A new study being undertaken by researchers in Trinity College is trying to find out…

8.6k

Feb 4th 2014, 7:15 AM

# elf-m radio

Behind the scenes at the country's festive HQ: Christmas FM

The charity radio station will be providing the soundtrack to thousands of drinks parties and present-wrapping sessions this December. But what’s it like to work there? TheJournal.ie goes behind the muzak…

14.9k

Dec 14th 2013, 8:30 PM

# ho ho ho

Christmas FM is back on the airwaves at 8am tomorrow morning

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….

3.2k

Nov 27th 2013, 12:44 PM

# You Raise Me Up

It's a bird, it's a plane... No, it's the 75-year-old Flying Nun

Sr. Patricia Wall braved a 200 km/h free-fall skydive from 10,000ft to raise money for the charity Aware yesterday.

11.1k

May 18th 2013, 12:21 PM

# share a smile

It's #ShareASmile week so here are some things to make you smile

Bear stuffs, dancing babies, dogs in casts, and Sweet Caroline. Smile with us.

12.5k

Jan 24th 2013, 2:25 PM

# Bikers

On yer bike: GAA stars get behind charity cycling initiative

Dublin forward Bernard Brogan was at Croke Park to promote ‘Race the Rás’ and may have inadvertently created a new sport.

591

Apr 20th 2012, 11:46 AM

# good cause

Bohs to wear 'Lean on Me' logo in aid of depression awareness

The club have formed a partnership with Lundbeck and Aware in order to promote positive mental health.

427

Feb 12th 2012, 12:57 PM

Voices

Column: My long journey out of the darkness

Would I change my experience of crippling depression? No, because it made me who I am today, writes Agnes Rowley.

412

Aug 28th 2011, 6:03 PM

# Mental Health

TD says suicide increase is a "national emergency"

Aware joins the calls for the need for mental health services to be brought into the open.

1.6k

Apr 7th 2011, 9:12 PM