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# Stigma

Some people are talking sense about depression after Andreas Lubitz headlines

“Many of the greatest, most responsible people have been depressives.”

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Mar 27th 2015, 1:22 PM

Voices

How many sons and brothers must we lose to suicide before we act?

Ireland has exceptionally high rates of male suicide, but it’s being met with a wall of silence.

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Mar 26th 2015, 11:30 PM

Voices

'Often it's the times when I most need support that I'm least able to talk'

Staying quiet about a mental health problem is the worst thing you can do, which is why a new campaign is being launched in out third level institutions.

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Mar 22nd 2015, 8:45 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dr Eddie Murphy answers YOUR questions on mental health

You sent us some great questions, so let’s see what the expert had to say…

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Mar 3rd 2015, 7:25 PM

# It's Good to talk

Dr Eddie Murphy will be in for a LIVE Q&A to answer your mental health questions

Dr Murphy will take part in a LIVE Q&A on mental health at our offices tomorrow.

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Mar 3rd 2015, 8:30 AM

Voices

Mental health: The issue that could make or break the next election

Mental health difficulties occur in every constituency, across every demographic. And it’s time proper attention was paid to the problem.

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Mar 1st 2015, 11:33 PM

# Hope

Ryan Tubridy interview about depression stopped man about to take his own life

He wrote to Ryan Tubridy today to thank the show.

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Feb 26th 2015, 4:35 PM

# Depression

86 people died in Irish prisons over the past 10 years

There have been calls for specialised suicide prevention programmes in prisons.

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Feb 23rd 2015, 11:30 AM

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'Like many young men, I refused to believe there was anything wrong. But I couldn't stop crying.'

It’s OK not to be OK. But you need to talk before it’s all too late, before you’ve broken hearts or – most importantly – broken yourself.

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Feb 15th 2015, 7:30 PM

# North Pole Marathon

Cool runnings: Why Irishman Gary Seery is taking on one of the world's toughest marathons

The Dubliner is hoping to raise €42,000 for Habitat for Humanity.

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Feb 15th 2015, 11:51 AM

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'Once, I could see no way out of depression. But now I'm going to fight for my life'

I’ve learned that this should not be a private illness. You cannot fight mental health problems on your own in your room with your back against the door.

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Feb 11th 2015, 10:40 PM

# problems

'I was just spiralling, going deeper and deeper' - ex-Derry City star reveals depression battle

At his lowest ebb, Liam Coyle said he considered taking his own life.

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Feb 10th 2015, 8:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: Why don't we have big campaigns for mental health?

Why do people develop mental illnesses? Why are some more susceptible that others? What treatment is best? There’s still so much we don’t know – and we really need to find out.

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Feb 5th 2015, 3:00 PM

# Interview

Former footballer Clarke Carlisle speaks out over suicide attempt

The 35-year-old hopes to help others suffering from depression after revealing he attempted to take his own life in December.

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Feb 5th 2015, 9:51 AM

# Mental Health

Shane Carthy's depression battle - 'I just had this constant dark shadow in my way'

Things are looking up for the Dublin player after a difficult time in 2014.

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Feb 5th 2015, 7:55 AM

# Vulnerable

GPs: Are we missing patients who are suicidal because we're rushed off our feet?

Many cases of depression can be managed in a GPs office, but they need to be able to spend time with the patients, on doctor said.

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Jan 25th 2015, 9:00 AM

# Depression

Fears that deaths by suicide rose over Christmas period

Calls to Console’s helpline rose by one third over the festive season.

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Jan 20th 2015, 4:05 PM

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Opinion: Postnatal depression filled me with an all-consuming, terrifying and explosive rage

When you think of ‘depression’, feelings of sadness and anxiety might come to mind – but anger is powerful (often overlooked) emotion.

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Jan 14th 2015, 5:00 PM

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Opinion: Have we reached the beginning of the end for mental health stigma?

After years of silence about our emotions, we as a society can lack a language to talk about our inner experiences. But that is finally changing.

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Jan 9th 2015, 8:00 AM

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Opinion: On motherhood, postnatal depression, and being kind to yourself

Looking back, there is so much I wish I’d known. Yes, we were told life would never be the same again, but that doesn’t even begin to cover it.

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Jan 4th 2015, 8:45 AM

# littlethings

Why getting enough sleep is vital - and how to get it

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you little things to help keep your mental health in check.

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Jan 3rd 2015, 9:30 AM

# littlethings

Let's get physical - it will get you mentally fit this year too

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to help you keep your mental health in fine fettle.

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Jan 2nd 2015, 10:30 PM

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Opinion: My New Year's resolution? To no longer be ashamed.

This year, I have decided to try to no longer be ashamed of suffering from mental health problems.

Jan 2nd 2015, 1:00 PM

# be kind to yourself

Feeling the New Year blues? These simple tips might help

This can be a painful time for many people but it might be a great opportunity for you to face your problems.

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Jan 1st 2015, 1:00 PM

# littlethings

Express yourself: How you can find your passion this year

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to help you keep your mental health in fine fettle.

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Dec 31st 2014, 9:15 PM

# littlethings

How to reach out to someone who is feeling down: a guide

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to help you keep your mental health in fine fettle.

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Dec 30th 2014, 9:30 PM

# littlethings

How your food is affecting your mood

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to keep your mental health in fine fettle.

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Dec 28th 2014, 10:00 PM

# littlethings

Minding your mind by drinking less this Christmas

All over the festive season, TheJournal.ie is bringing you tried and tested ways to keep your mental health in fine fettle.

36.3k

Dec 27th 2014, 9:00 PM

# calm on the surface

'No matter how blue the water or high the palm tree': Even paradise is no escape from mental illness

Sean Nee suffers from depression and anxiety. Some days are great, but on the bad days even the ideal surroundings cannot tip the scales.

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Dec 18th 2014, 9:30 PM

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“I should be looking forward to Christmas but it seems like a mountain I have to climb”

Christmas can be turned into more of an ordeal than a celebration due to loneliness, financial worries or relationship breakdowns.

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Dec 18th 2014, 8:00 AM

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Opinion: Messages like this shouldn't be given to patients – depression isn't an 'embarrassing problem'

I came across this poster just last week in a GP waiting room and have to admit I was shocked, and so incredibly disappointed.

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Dec 14th 2014, 12:00 PM

# Bristol

Police find baby in search for missing newborn

Charlotte Bevan and her baby went missing earlier this week from a maternity hospital.

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Dec 4th 2014, 10:57 PM

# 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

# Mental Health

Proof that depression and anxiety can be reduced without individual therapy

This could be great news for the HSE.

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Nov 29th 2014, 5:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: We've seen an outburst in mental illness ads – but people still don’t talk.

I know I am too scared to tell people what’s really going on. I’m scared of what they will think.

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Nov 23rd 2014, 12:00 PM

# Depression

How much does cyberbullying really contribute to teen suicide?

The government has been focusing its attention on cyberbullying after high profile teen suicides but one clinical psychologist who works with troubled teens said it rarely contributes significantly.

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Nov 22nd 2014, 8:30 PM