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#Mental Health

# mental-health - Monday 23 April, 2018

'I'm getting better about ignoring the black dog, I've locked him outside and I haven't fed him in years' Darkness Into Light

'I'm getting better about ignoring the black dog, I've locked him outside and I haven't fed him in years'

Apr 23rd 2018, 8:00 PM 39,355 Views 18 Comments

Stephen Considine shares how he went from attempted suicide to creating art to help others.

# mental-health - Friday 20 April, 2018

No door locks and 'risk of abuse': Serious concerns with many 24-hour mental health homes INspections

No door locks and 'risk of abuse': Serious concerns with many 24-hour mental health homes

Apr 20th 2018, 12:05 AM 8,991 Views 18 Comments

Residents were unable to lock their bedroom doors in 77% of the 43 inspections.

# mental-health - Sunday 15 April, 2018

'The de facto detained are still there': Voluntary patients still held without review due to delays in law reform BEHIND THE WALLS

'The de facto detained are still there': Voluntary patients still held without review due to delays in law reform

Apr 15th 2018, 6:30 AM 11,919 Views 14 Comments

Three years ago the government committed to overhauling Ireland’s mental health laws – we’re still waiting.

# mental-health - Wednesday 11 April, 2018

From The Daily Edge Mariah Carey has shared her experience of suffering from bipolar disorder II Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey has shared her experience of suffering from bipolar disorder II

Apr 11th 2018, 3:30 PM 2,500 Views No Comments

She told People Magazine that she was originally diagnosed in 2001.

# mental-health - Sunday 8 April, 2018

From The42 'We need these skills more than ever before to stop us slipping into mental illness' Win

'We need these skills more than ever before to stop us slipping into mental illness'

Apr 8th 2018, 7:00 AM 26,133 Views 19 Comments

Brent Pope and Jason Brennan have teamed up to write the newly-published Win.

# mental-health - Monday 2 April, 2018

Why I became a counsellor: 'Mentally, I’ve gone toe-to-toe with Mike Tyson' Column

Why I became a counsellor: 'Mentally, I’ve gone toe-to-toe with Mike Tyson'

Apr 2nd 2018, 8:00 PM 781 Views 3 Comments

When I was younger, counselling was close to the last thing I would have considered, writes Danny McNeive.

From The Daily Edge "I was crying constantly": Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has opened up about his battle with depression The Rock

"I was crying constantly": Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has opened up about his battle with depression

Apr 2nd 2018, 10:37 AM 5,532 Views No Comments

Earlier this year, the actor spoke about his own mother’s suicide attempt.

# mental-health - Wednesday 14 March, 2018

'Committing' the homeless during Storm Emma: An improper use of the Mental Health Act 2001? Opinion

'Committing' the homeless during Storm Emma: An improper use of the Mental Health Act 2001?

Mar 14th 2018, 7:00 AM 20,078 Views 55 Comments

In the past, archaic mental health laws and cases in this country have been tenuous, to say the least, writes Mairead Leen.

# mental-health - Saturday 10 March, 2018

'Farming is what saved me, really' - Coming home to fight depression and deliver calves The Cow Book

'Farming is what saved me, really' - Coming home to fight depression and deliver calves

Mar 10th 2018, 6:01 PM 15,451 Views 20 Comments

“Life was really good for a time – until it wasn’t.”

# mental-health - Sunday 25 February, 2018

Self-harm hospital presentations 'just the tip of the iceberg', mental health services warn Mental Health

Self-harm hospital presentations 'just the tip of the iceberg', mental health services warn

Feb 25th 2018, 6:00 AM 8,807 Views 6 Comments

Pieta House and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services are calling for more discussion to be had around self-harm.

# mental-health - Saturday 24 February, 2018

GAA votes to ban sponsorship deals with betting companies Gambling

GAA votes to ban sponsorship deals with betting companies

Feb 24th 2018, 1:26 PM 14,290 Views 63 Comments

The GAA’s annual congress today heard that sport is “besieged by gambling”.

# mental-health - Thursday 15 February, 2018

Trump promises to tackle mental health, as he condemns Florida shooting as act of 'evil' School Shooting

Trump promises to tackle mental health, as he condemns Florida shooting as act of 'evil'

Feb 15th 2018, 7:35 PM 12,327 Views 108 Comments

Meanwhile, the leader of a white nationalist militia has said gunman Nikolas Cruz was a member of his group.

# mental-health - Sunday 11 February, 2018

Call for special taskforce to Tallaght area after concerns about suicide deaths Suicide

Call for special taskforce to Tallaght area after concerns about suicide deaths

Feb 11th 2018, 7:30 AM 26,511 Views 42 Comments

Sinn Féin’s Sean Crowe says access to mental health care is ‘missing or thin on the ground’ in his constituency.

# mental-health - Thursday 8 February, 2018

There was an increase in US suicides following the death of Robin Williams Mental Health

There was an increase in US suicides following the death of Robin Williams

Feb 8th 2018, 6:01 AM 20,160 Views 20 Comments

The much-loved actor died by suicide in 2014.

# mental-health - Sunday 4 February, 2018

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

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

Feb 4th 2018, 7:30 AM 8,829 Views 15 Comments

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

# mental-health - Thursday 1 February, 2018

From The Daily Edge Aware are educating Dublin taxi drivers so that they can discuss mental health with passengers Mental Health

Aware are educating Dublin taxi drivers so that they can discuss mental health with passengers

Feb 1st 2018, 9:55 AM 1,973 Views 5 Comments

This initiative could make a huge impact.

# mental-health - Thursday 18 January, 2018

Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life' Mental Health

Britain appoints 'Minister for Loneliness' to tackle the 'sad reality of modern life'

Jan 18th 2018, 9:04 AM 17,261 Views 50 Comments

More than nine million people in the UK say they are always or often lonely, according to the British Red Cross.

# mental-health - Sunday 14 January, 2018

'It's impossible to feel sad and sing at the same time' CÓRus This post contains videos

'It's impossible to feel sad and sing at the same time'

Jan 14th 2018, 9:30 AM 8,988 Views 11 Comments

Starting seven years ago the CÓRus singing classes now has around 800 students in the Dublin area and have plans to go nationwide.

Suicide survivor Kevin Hines: 'Don't silence the pain. You can get past it, one day at a time' Road To Recovery

Suicide survivor Kevin Hines: 'Don't silence the pain. You can get past it, one day at a time'

Jan 14th 2018, 6:30 AM 18,409 Views 11 Comments

Kevin Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1998. Now, he travels the world sharing his inspirational story.

# mental-health - Saturday 13 January, 2018

How the 'soft chaos' of nature reduces stress and helps us physically heal Get Out

How the 'soft chaos' of nature reduces stress and helps us physically heal

Jan 13th 2018, 9:45 AM 13,293 Views 18 Comments

Come with us, on a walk through Dublin’s Botanic Gardens.

# mental-health - Thursday 11 January, 2018

Michael Healy Rae on suicide in his constituency: 'It didn't register. I didn't get it.' Mental Health

Michael Healy Rae on suicide in his constituency: 'It didn't register. I didn't get it.'

Jan 11th 2018, 12:47 PM 57,783 Views 54 Comments

Michael Healy Rae shared an emotional story about the tragic death of a man in his constituency with comedian Tommy Tiernan.

# mental-health - Sunday 7 January, 2018

Panic attacks: 'The walls seemed to close in and I didn't know what was happening' Column

Panic attacks: 'The walls seemed to close in and I didn't know what was happening'

Jan 7th 2018, 7:30 PM 28,205 Views 31 Comments

I was petrified on a daily basis. I didn’t want to go into town or go to a shop, writes Val Robus.

# mental-health - Saturday 6 January, 2018

You're twice as likely to develop mental health problems if you smoke, HSE says Giving Up

You're twice as likely to develop mental health problems if you smoke, HSE says

Jan 6th 2018, 4:00 PM 13,603 Views 51 Comments

A new study showed the benefits

Ireland's mental health festival is underway - here's what's happening First Fortnight

Ireland's mental health festival is underway - here's what's happening

Jan 6th 2018, 8:00 AM 9,302 Views 6 Comments

It is the ninth First Fortnight event.

# mental-health - Friday 5 January, 2018

From The42 Ex-Scotland centre De Luca urges help for rugby players struggling with mental health Mind Your Mind

Ex-Scotland centre De Luca urges help for rugby players struggling with mental health

Jan 5th 2018, 4:01 PM 4,550 Views 3 Comments

‘As rugby players, we never really address how we actually work and how our mind works.’

# mental-health - Tuesday 2 January, 2018

From The42 The sports psychology techniques that can help you kick on in your everyday life Mental Fitness

The sports psychology techniques that can help you kick on in your everyday life

Jan 2nd 2018, 8:30 PM 18,457 Views 1 Comment

Top sportspeople swear by these habits.

# mental-health - Sunday 24 December, 2017

'It can be a rough time': How comedian Sarah Millican is helping people who spend Christmas alone Join In

'It can be a rough time': How comedian Sarah Millican is helping people who spend Christmas alone

Dec 24th 2017, 11:00 AM 15,170 Views 27 Comments

This is the seventh year of her #joinin initiative which encourages those who are by themselves on Christmas Day to chat to join the online conversation for some company.

# mental-health - Saturday 23 December, 2017

Christmas without loved ones: 'Try to keep it simple. The first year is very, very difficult' Anam Cara

Christmas without loved ones: 'Try to keep it simple. The first year is very, very difficult'

Dec 23rd 2017, 9:45 AM 32,130 Views 19 Comments

Christmas can be a tough time for those who have lost a loved one.

From zero funding to a thriving New York branch: Joan Freeman's Pieta House journey Mental Health

From zero funding to a thriving New York branch: Joan Freeman's Pieta House journey

Dec 23rd 2017, 8:45 AM 13,357 Views 10 Comments

In 2006, Freeman put her house up as collateral to fund Pieta House. Now, she’s just launched a New York branch.

# mental-health - Thursday 21 December, 2017

Mind yourself this Christmas: How to care for your mental health during the holidays Mind Yourself

Mind yourself this Christmas: How to care for your mental health during the holidays

Dec 21st 2017, 8:00 PM 16,828 Views 17 Comments

Christmas can be stressful at the best of times. We’ve compiled some advice on how to make the holidays more relaxing.

# mental-health - Wednesday 20 December, 2017

Over 2,000 children waiting over a year for a psychology appointment in Ireland Mental Health

Over 2,000 children waiting over a year for a psychology appointment in Ireland

Dec 20th 2017, 6:10 AM 13,659 Views 34 Comments

New figures show that across the country there are close to 2,500 people waiting over a year for a psychology appointment.

# mental-health - Saturday 16 December, 2017

'We underestimate the relief people feel when they get a mental illness diagnosis' Read Me

'We underestimate the relief people feel when they get a mental illness diagnosis'

Dec 16th 2017, 7:30 PM 42,139 Views 55 Comments

This Christmas, whatever label you’re wearing, wear it proudly, writes Grace Vaughan.

# mental-health - Sunday 10 December, 2017

Column: Celebrities shouldn't peddle misinformation about mental health PTSD

Column: Celebrities shouldn't peddle misinformation about mental health

Dec 10th 2017, 3:00 PM 30,356 Views 54 Comments

The reality is that the public and even policy makers often get their ideas from the media, writes Amy Plant.

# mental-health - Tuesday 5 December, 2017

'You may not smell too good, and if they smell drink off ye at all, they’ll label you straight away' Homelessness

'You may not smell too good, and if they smell drink off ye at all, they’ll label you straight away'

Dec 5th 2017, 7:00 AM 21,507 Views 11 Comments

Marginalised groups often have difficulty in accessing services when they are struggling with mental health issues, writes Andrea Koenigstorfer.

# mental-health - Monday 27 November, 2017

From The42 'I've suffered from depression for pretty much the whole time I've been playing for Dublin' It's Good To Talk

'I've suffered from depression for pretty much the whole time I've been playing for Dublin'

Nov 27th 2017, 11:54 AM 49,965 Views 13 Comments

Dublin forward Nicole Owens speaks candidly about her experience with depression in the RTÉ documentary ‘Blues Sisters.’

# mental-health - Sunday 19 November, 2017

Japan to tighten regulations after 'Twitter killer' lured victims to their death Mental Health

Japan to tighten regulations after 'Twitter killer' lured victims to their death

Nov 19th 2017, 10:30 AM 17,500 Views 10 Comments

Takahiro Shiraishi reportedly beheaded nine young people who tweeted suicidal thoughts.

# mental-health - Wednesday 15 November, 2017

'Alarming': Attacks on mental health staff went from 11 in 2015 to 149 so far this year Violence

'Alarming': Attacks on mental health staff went from 11 in 2015 to 149 so far this year

Nov 15th 2017, 6:05 AM 5,427 Views 11 Comments

The HSE says that it takes the safety of staff seriously and works to continually improve this.

# mental-health - Sunday 12 November, 2017

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

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

Nov 12th 2017, 3:00 PM 20,689 Views 31 Comments

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

'I was a rock 'n' roll roadie for 30 years. Nobody understood why I was suffering from depression' International Men's Day

'I was a rock 'n' roll roadie for 30 years. Nobody understood why I was suffering from depression'

Nov 12th 2017, 10:30 AM 35,589 Views 18 Comments

Mike Bartlett is just one of the many Irish men who received mental health support from the Mojo initiative.

# mental-health - Thursday 9 November, 2017

The middle class experienced a six-fold increase in economic stress as a result of the recession ESRI

The middle class experienced a six-fold increase in economic stress as a result of the recession

Nov 9th 2017, 6:10 AM 11,937 Views 27 Comments

A new ERSI study examines the experience of economic stress in families with children as a result of the recession.

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