# mental-health - Friday 11 September, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
14 NGOs have asked the government to commence the 2015 Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act.
# mental-health - Thursday 10 September, 2020
# World Suicide Prevention Day
# World Suicide Prevention Day
On World Suicide Prevention Day our reader details her struggles and experience of the Irish mental health services.
# mental-health - Thursday 3 September, 2020
# Opinion
# Opinion
Ciara lives with an eating disorder. She says the health service is not fit for purpose when it comes to these illnesses.
# mental-health - Saturday 29 August, 2020
# Schools
# Schools
The government announced new 120 guidance counsellor posts last month to support students returning to school.
# mental-health - Wednesday 19 August, 2020
# Long-term Effects
# Long-term Effects
The Psychological Society of Ireland has said that young people are being badly affected by the pandemic.
# mental-health - Sunday 16 August, 2020
# Your Say
# Your Say
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many people.
# Back To School
# Back To School
Long waiting lists and a disjointed system have already caused major issues.
# mental-health - Thursday 13 August, 2020
# Open Letter
# Open Letter
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
# mental-health - Wednesday 22 July, 2020
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
Alcohol consumption and back and neck problems are also on the rise.
# mental-health - Saturday 18 July, 2020
# Addiction
# Addiction
The following account is written by a member of Addictive Eaters Anonymous, who shares her experience of sobriety from addictive eating.
# mental-health - Tuesday 14 July, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The programme was axed last year after an outcry following the death of guest Steve Dymond.
# Covid Committee
# Covid Committee
Two sittings took place today at 9am and 11.30am.
# mental-health - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
# Wellness Wednesday
# Wellness Wednesday
Wellness experts Margaret Young and Laura Linehan say many of us are experiencing lots of mixed emotions as we emerge from months of lockdown.
# mental-health - Thursday 2 July, 2020
# Mental Health Commission
# Mental Health Commission
The commission took 40 enforcement actions against 31 centres which were non-compliant last year.
# mental-health - Tuesday 30 June, 2020
# Childline
# Childline
The number of contacts to Childline.ie doubled compared to the same period in 2019.
# mental-health - Wednesday 24 June, 2020
# Concerned Parents
# Concerned Parents
A quarter of parents are either “very” or “extremely” concerned about their children’s mental health.
# mental-health - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
The interim Global Drug Survey special edition on Covid-19 was published today.
# mental-health - Friday 29 May, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The findings were the first published from Eurofound’s living, working and Covid-19 online survey.
# mental-health - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
There were 125 suspected or confirmed cases relating to residents and staff as of last Friday.
# mental-health - Thursday 21 May, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Lisa Molloy, head of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, says the Government must not drop the ball on mental health.
# mental-health - Monday 18 May, 2020
# Pieta House
# Pieta House
The cash will be on top of the €2.03 million Pieta House already receives from the State
# mental-health - Thursday 14 May, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
The UN brief highlighted the mental strains on people fearing that they or loved ones will be infected or die.
# mental-health - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Acute work-related stress has also seen a number of healthcare workers being admitted to Saint John Of God Hospital.
# mental-health - Monday 11 May, 2020
# Rotunda Hospital
# Rotunda Hospital
Up to one in five women experience mental health difficulties in pregnancy or after birth.
# mental-health - Friday 1 May, 2020
# Opinion
# Opinion
Ciara Wright of The Wellness Crew says burnout will be of concern for frontline workers in the coming months. She offers some help.
# mental-health - Monday 27 April, 2020
# ALONE
# ALONE
The majority of calls to Alone’s helpline last week related to social isolation and loneliness.
# mental-health - Sunday 26 April, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
An extra €1.1 million is being made available.
# mental-health - Friday 24 April, 2020
# WELL-BEING
# WELL-BEING
Leo is missing the gym.
# mental-health - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
# Your Say
# Your Say
The current situation is very difficult for a lot of people.
# mental-health - Thursday 16 April, 2020
# National Study
# National Study
The findings were made as part of a new study into how Ireland is coping with Covid-19.
# mental-health - Sunday 12 April, 2020
# Lebanon
# Lebanon
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
# mental-health - Sunday 5 April, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
It is useful to draw some comparisons with the West African Ebola crisis before Covid-19, John Farrelly writes.
# mental-health - Saturday 4 April, 2020
# Interview
From The42
# Interview
David O’Connor on his journey back from the depths of depression.
# mental-health - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
# Concern
From The42
# Concern
The impact of the current pandemic is unprecedented, with sports stars sidelined worldwide.
# mental-health - Monday 30 March, 2020
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The health minister also said he is concerned about the nation’s mental health.
# mental-health - Friday 27 March, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
TCD professor Dr Brendan Kelly has written a book on protecting your mental health during Covid-19.
# mental-health - Wednesday 25 March, 2020
# Wellness Wednesday
# Wellness Wednesday
Embracing the simple things and going easy on ourselves will be key, writes Siobhán Murray.
# mental-health - Tuesday 17 March, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
More than 22,000 trans men and women were surveyed for the study.
# mental-health - Monday 16 March, 2020
# Mind Yourself
# Mind Yourself
The HSE and WHO have issued mental health guidelines to help people manage the outbreak.
# mental-health - Thursday 5 March, 2020
# Mental Health
# Mental Health
A Samaritans volunteer details the daily dedication needed for such an important role.
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