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# Aware

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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.
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Aug 7th 2022, 3:20 PM
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# 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sep 11th 2014, 10:26 AM
# Oireachtas agenda
Suicide, the Irish language and Rehab
Everything happening in Leinster House today.
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apr 7th 2011, 9:12 PM