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The absence of supports such as psychiatric intensive care units is impeding access to acute mental health beds, a new report has found.
In an area in need of more mental health services, Carrick-on-Suir locals have devised a plan to try to sustain itself.
Many female asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland are living with depression, anxiety and PTSD, a new report has found.
Children as young as 10 are being used by older dealers both for dealing and drug running.
In our weekly Startup Scout series, Fora picks out the most promising companies emerging from Ireland.
Ireland and Glasgow City star Clare Shine delves deeper into her mental health struggles.
The Jonathan Swift Clinic in Dublin was criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
Ireland has one of the highest levels of severe mental illness compared to its European counterparts.
Over 1,200 people were physically restrained in mental health facilities last year.
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Minister Paul Kehoe changed standard policy so a civilian psychiatrist could apply for the job.
Niamh’s case is among three child deaths examined by the National Review Panel.
TheJournal.ie was also shortlisted for three other awards at the ceremony in Dublin.
The freephone service provides information on how to access services provided by the HSE.
That’s according to My World Survey 2, the largest ever study of Ireland’s youth mental health.
A HSE official has said the situation in Waterford cannot be defended.
There are also currently 614 prisoners on a waiting list for an intervention from prison psychology services.
The woman was yesterday found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of her three-year-old daughter.
The inquest heard the phrase “Stand up to bullies” was spray-painted on the wall of the canteen where Stephen Taylor’s body was found.
The Your Mental Health information line can be reached on 1800 742 444.
“The situation isn’t irretrievable – there are simple, practical measures that everyone can do to turn it around.”
There has been an increase in self-harm among young people aged 10-24 years.
New mum Nicola Fallon speaks of her experience suffering from post-natal depression.
A bereaved mother says no child deserves to die because of poorly-resourced mental health services.
Depression occurs in 10 to 15% of pregnant women but it’s often misdiagnosed.
The male patient suffered hallucinations and delusions shortly after the results of the Brexit referendum in June 2016.
Elaine Austin, CEO of Pieta House, shares some advice for anyone struggling.
James Lowe is the latest player to lend his support to Rugby Players Ireland’s Tackle Your Feelings campaign.
Services such as the Breakthrough Programme in West Dublin can be a lifesaver for young men.
Consultants have said staffing and resource issues are impacting their mental health and compromising patient care.
Alan Bradley chats to The42 about ‘Grounds for Concern’.
In the last decade, the demand on mental health services in Ireland has increased but the number of posts has remained relatively static.
The findings published are part of a major study of over 10,000 13-16 year olds in England.
The matter needs to be addressed urgently, according to Fianna Fáil’s James Browne.
An inspection of 52 of these 24-hour staffed residences found 43% did not provide single room accommodation for all residents.
HSE said placing children in adult units will ‘continue to be necessary’.
Jimmy ‘James’ Loughlin was beaten to death by neighbour Richard McLaughlin in February 2018.
Depressive disorders were the most common diagnoses recorded for all admissions, accounting for 24%.
Merchants Quay said the research shows that homelessness can have a profound and long-lasting effect on a person’s mental health.