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# mental-health - Thursday 18 October, 2018
Opinion: 'Children need to learn the importance of exercise from their parents'
The most important message parents can give their children is that any form of activity is better than nothing at all, writes Dr Sarah Kelly.
# mental-health - Wednesday 17 October, 2018
Develop national protocol on smartphone and social media use, mental health committee says
A policy should be developed alongside parents and young people, according to the Oireachtas joint committee.
# mental-health - Wednesday 10 October, 2018
'I got to a point where I thought there was nothing in my life. I might as well just give up on it all'
Former Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer opens up about clinical depression in a new Liverpool documentary.
# mental-health - Saturday 6 October, 2018
Words of wisdom: How these 7 celebrities manage their mental health issues
‘It stops people feeling alienated.’
# mental-health - Thursday 4 October, 2018
Men account for eight in 10 suicides in Ireland
The overall rate of suicide deaths has decreased in recent years.
Vast majority of people believe that the HSE does not place enough focus on mental health services
Funding for mental health as a proportion of the overall health budget in Budget 2018 was just 6%.
# mental-health - Wednesday 19 September, 2018
Call for better access to alcohol treatment services to help tackle rural homelessness
More than 1,200 people are homeless across rural Ireland.
# mental-health - Saturday 15 September, 2018
'Disgraceful neglect': Public rally in Wexford today over lack in mental health services for young people
A number of consultants have left the Camhs services in recent weeks and they must be urgently replaced, Sinn Féin said.
# mental-health - Thursday 13 September, 2018
Anorexia patients hide batteries in sanitary pads to appear heavier while being treated in hospital
Some also engage in “animated conversation” in an effort to burn calories.
Mental health patients to be re-examined due to emergency legislation to address 'unconstitutional' law
A total of 124 patients who have been involuntarily detained will have to be ex-examined by their consultant psychiatrists.
# mental-health - Wednesday 5 September, 2018
15,000 people to take part in largest ever study of youth mental health
The research will help influence youth mental health policy and practice in Ireland.
# mental-health - Tuesday 4 September, 2018
'We need to utilise the expertise of over-65s': First details emerge of Joan Freeman's presidential bid
Despite being tipped for a run for the Áras for months, Freeman’s campaign has been muted until now.
# mental-health - Saturday 25 August, 2018
Clinical file of patient 'observed unattended at desk' in psychiatric ward
The details were contained in a report released by the Mental Health Commission this week.
# mental-health - Sunday 12 August, 2018
New study finds that men can get postpartum depression too
Previous studies have found that men sometimes exhibit symptoms reminiscent of pregnancy.
Why Man United vetoed Jose Mourinho’s transfer wishlist and all the week's best sportswriting
Plus, how eating disorders are a ‘real issue’ among males.
# mental-health - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
'It's very important that we change the culture and make sure we don't lose another loved one like that'
Galway hurler Conor Whelan on his cousin Niall Donoghue’s suicide and trying to help others.
# mental-health - Monday 6 August, 2018
'This is doing serious damage': One third of children's mental health beds closed due to staff shortages
There are currently 13 vacant CAHMS consultant psychiatric posts across the country in total.
# mental-health - Wednesday 1 August, 2018
Employee awarded €8,000 after colleague linked homosexuality to child abuse
The harassment occurred over a six-month period.
HSE prescriptions for antidepressants and anxiety medications up by two thirds since 2009
In one case, prescriptions of an antidepressant rose by 512% for children under 18 over a ten-year period.
# mental-health - Friday 27 July, 2018
'I stopped eating for days at a time, having no appetite or will to carry on and live'
“There are plenty of people in the same situation as me. Many are even worse off. Don’t we deserve the chance to get better?”
# mental-health - Wednesday 25 July, 2018
'Major changes' needed as 82 children admitted to adult mental health units
The Mental Health Commission has said services in Ireland are “unsafe and substandard”.
# mental-health - Monday 25 June, 2018
Former Love Island contestant Zara Holland has said that contestants will be 'haunted' by the show for the rest of their lives
She also spoke of her mental health struggles since she left the villa in 2016.
'We spend €400 million each year on drugs while only €10 million is spent on counselling'
Expanding the availability of CBT in Ireland at primary care level, would provide better outcomes for many patients, writes Sean Byrne.
# mental-health - Wednesday 20 June, 2018
Brian Lenihan reveals that mental health battle forced his football retirement at 23
Former Cork City and Hull City defender “lucky to have a second chance at life”.
Almost 80% of corporate workers are concerned over mental health, study finds
One in five corporate workers have missed work in the past year due to stress, anxiety or depression.
# mental-health - Monday 18 June, 2018
Top psychiatrist says he resigned from HSE due to 'mental health inaction'
Hillery said that the current system is nothing short of a “disgrace”.
Addiction to video games is now a recognised illness
Those who suffer have trouble controlling their behaviours around gaming.
# mental-health - Thursday 14 June, 2018
'We're really burnt out': Child psychiatrist resigns as conditions 'not fit for purpose'
Dr Kieran Moore has worked as a specialist consultant paediatric psychiatrist in the southeast of Ireland for the past 16 years.
# mental-health - Wednesday 13 June, 2018
Minister to draft emergency legislation after court finds part of mental health law is unconstitutional
Under the current law, patients can be detained under renewal orders for periods not exceeding six and 12 months.
# mental-health - Sunday 10 June, 2018
'It overwhelms me totally. I physically shake. The tone of my voice changes'
Few men interpret anxiety as a mental health disorder or believe they have this condition, writes Neil Kelders.
# mental-health - Monday 4 June, 2018
'I just didn't want to be in my world and I was so grateful for the option of going to St Pat's'
There is a good structure to the day in place and going there gave me reason to get out of bed every morning, writes Christina Broderick.
Stressed about your Leaving or Junior Cert? Here are some tips to help you stay calm
Get plenty of sleep and exercise, and remember that anxiety is normal.
# mental-health - Saturday 26 May, 2018
'I’m tired of all the feel-good campaigns when there's no real debate around entry into mental health services'
A sibling writes about their brother’s experience of being suicidal and needing access to treatment.
# mental-health - Friday 25 May, 2018
Dwayne Johnson has been speaking why it was important for him to open up about his own battle with depression
He was speaking on the Lorraine show earlier.
# mental-health - Sunday 20 May, 2018
CEO of St Pat's says the recession created a generation of anxious children
Paul Gilligan said children now are very aware of the importance of doing well in their lives financially.
# mental-health - Thursday 17 May, 2018
Recovering in St Pat's: 'I want my 9-year-old son to deal with things better than I did'
One service user shared his story today at the launch of a new five-year strategy.
# mental-health - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Largest study to date finds link between disruption to body clock and severe depression
The research found disruption to the body’s natural time-keeping was associated with loneliness and lower health satisfaction.
# mental-health - Monday 7 May, 2018
Borderline Personality Disorder: 'My emotions are overwhelming and almost impossible to regulate'
For me, BPD is constant work to find the middle ground, writes Lucie Kavanagh.
# mental-health - Sunday 6 May, 2018
'Mad, loony, mental, psycho or schizo': Behind every mental health diagnosis is a person
It could easily be you who needs someone to start a conversation in the future, writes Nicola Hampson.
# mental-health - Tuesday 1 May, 2018
Mid-life anxiety may be linked to dementia in later life
The study does not say if active treatment could curb the risk.
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Poll: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL essentially off the cards for the rest of the year, it seems a lot of people have bought into the concept of a staycation at home here in Ireland.
Social media platforms are flooded with #staycation posts in what will hopefully boost businesses in domestic tourism following a devastating period for the sector.
But with a spike in new cases in recent days, a regional lockdown in the Midlands, and new measures this week including the mandatory wearing of face masks in all shops and commercial premises, fears are mounting that we could be entering a second wave.
So today we’re asking: Have you been on or are you planning a staycation this year?
Poll Results:
Yes, I've already been on a staycation (4434)
No, I haven't been and have no plans for a staycation (3367)
Yes, I have a staycation planned in the coming months (2609)
No, I have not been on a staycation (986)
Yes, but I am going to cancel my planned staycation (255)
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