# Psychology

Last year

2022

# Health

Secrecy, shame, and getting help: Men and eating disorders in Ireland

Psychologists and men who have had eating disorders explain the warning signs and what can be done to treat EDs.

14.9k

Jun 26th 2022, 12:05 AM

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# Talking Points

How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation without ruining Christmas

We talked to experts about how to approach that Facebook theory-loving family member.

32.6k

Dec 19th 2021, 7:00 PM

# mental skills

Farrell credits Gary Keegan for improving mental side of Ireland's game

The renowned high-performance specialist started working with Farrell’s squad last year.

13.0k

Nov 15th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Hoarding

'Your world gets very small': Irish researchers working to unravel what causes hoarding

A team of scientists at Trinity College Dublin are trying to advance the understanding of what causes people to hoard.

22.8k

Oct 16th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Behaviour

Return of household visits: How to deal with tense conversations this Christmas

A survey last month said 43% of people expected family disagreements about Covid risks when making festive plans.

14.2k

Dec 18th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Back To School

Is your child worried about going to school? An expert has some tips for parents

Many children, and parents, are anxious about schools reopening.

13.9k

Aug 27th 2020, 6:15 AM

# echo chamber

Groupthink, fatigue and divilment: Why do people share fake news?

Misinformation has never been more widely shared in Ireland than during the Covid-19 pandemic.

20.0k

Aug 16th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Psychology

Take a survey: How has the news affected your reaction to Covid-19?

A psychology study is kicking off in UCD and UCC.

28.7k

May 23rd 2020, 6:30 AM

# Coronavirus

Why you might feel uncomfortable or strange seeing large crowds on TV and in films at the moment

How have social distancing measures infiltrated our mindset?

31.8k

Apr 25th 2020, 9:00 PM

# Squeeze Every Drop

'If I was to describe the way we want to play it’s ‘collective speed''

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has a keen interest in psychology.

7.6k

Dec 26th 2019, 7:30 AM

# tourism and transport

Where psychology meets engineering: Irish Rail has just hired its first 'human factors' specialist

Nora Balfe will be working with the company to reduce risks due to human error.

5.2k

Jul 4th 2019, 9:48 AM

# Support

Psychological intervention proves 'life-changing' for women experiencing domestic abuse

They are three times more likely to suffer from depression than women in the general population.

9.7k

Jan 2nd 2019, 6:00 PM

Voices

What is the psychological impact of Christmas?

‘Christmas affects the human mind in many ways, capable of stimulating joy, nostalgia, excitement, trepidation, and stress – occasionally all at the same time’, writes Professor Brian Hughes.

20.3k

Dec 6th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Waiting Lists

More than 1,600 children and teens waiting over a year for psychology appointments

The HSE figures were released to Fianna Fáil’s mental health spokesperson James Browne.

11.5k

Nov 3rd 2018, 6:22 PM

# False Memories

Fake news in the referendum: Did you fall for it?

UCC and UCD psychological study ‘implanted’ false memories in survey to explore how they might affect votes.

43.5k

Jun 2nd 2018, 8:45 PM

# Abortion

Does the media influence your vote on the referendum? Have your say

TheJournal.ie is partnering with UCC and UCD psychologists in study of factors that influence voting decisions.

18.7k

May 17th 2018, 3:05 PM

# Mental Health

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

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

14.0k

Dec 20th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Psychology

NUI Galway looking for people with obsessive thoughts or compulsive disorders for survey

This research will examine the relationship between obsessional and compulsive symptoms and emotions such as guilt and self-disgust.

18.3k

Dec 9th 2017, 10:00 PM

# a way of grieving

Do Irish people hoard things when we lose someone close to us?

Irish researchers want your help to answer this very question.

30.4k

Nov 12th 2017, 8:30 PM

# Here's Johnny

'Fear is an essential part of who we are': Here's why people watch horror films

“Why do we have Halloween? We like a bit of a purge to explore our darker side.”

10.6k

Oct 28th 2017, 8:15 AM

# nui galway

'It shouldn't be laughed at': Study begins on effect bowel disorders have on women's minds

Researchers hope the study will recognise the seriousness of the chronic, painful condition.

43.8k

Jul 22nd 2017, 9:30 PM

# heroes to zeroes

The psychology behind Claudio Ranieri and Leicester's astonishing fall from grace

The Foxes earlier this week acted on a dire run of form by sacking their much-loved Italian manager.

13.3k

Feb 25th 2017, 7:01 AM

# Psychology

'Chelsea are already Premier League champions'

Jose Mourinho has seemingly started the mind games, after his side drew the Blues in the FA Cup.

5.5k

Feb 20th 2017, 9:22 AM

# class of 95

Weights, nutrition and psychology: What makes the modern rugby player?

The professional era has transformed rugby and its athletes.

19.3k

Jan 31st 2017, 7:30 AM

# Feature

'I was never interested in making friends in football'

The Secret Footballer tells The42 about psychology, performance-enhancing drugs and constant paranoia.

30.1k

Jan 22nd 2017, 9:30 PM

# Sports Psych

The man behind the minds: Ex-Arsenal psychologist on life inside the head of a footballer

“Leadership is also an expression of your inner story.”

5.7k

Dec 31st 2016, 10:55 AM

# Mind Games

7 mental tricks Olympic athletes use to perform under pressure

Allyson Felix tunes out distractions and other psychological strategies.

8.8k

Dec 23rd 2016, 2:20 PM

# Under Pressure

Anxious and full of self-doubt? It might be the quarterlife crisis

…And why this crisis is not actually a bad thing.

17.6k

Nov 11th 2016, 11:00 AM

Voices

'The line between good and bad people can be thinner than you think'

Psychologist Ian Gargan says knowing what we are capable of, not being fearful of the darker sides of our personality and embracing the differences is important.

3.3k

Oct 17th 2016, 6:50 AM

# Change generation

Friendship and colleagues: Can work friends become real friends?

Can workplace bonds cut it in the real world?

34.4k

Oct 7th 2016, 1:18 PM

# probably all in the mind

'We need to take a tin-opener to the top of our minds': Enda McNulty on elite performance

The former Armagh All-Ireland winner talks forensically about sports psychology, motivation and what makes the best.

21.2k

Sep 25th 2016, 8:00 AM

Voices

Do you know your 'blind spots'? How to look after your mental health

The CEO of the Psychological Society of Ireland gives practical tips on how to encourage positive mental well-being.

623

Sep 17th 2016, 7:55 AM

# sponsored by electric ireland

Want to be happier? Try saving more money

Spending helps too (but you’ll need to save first).

11.8k

Sep 16th 2016, 11:05 AM

# Psychology

Flying boots and naked head-butts - Inside the tricky art of motivating footballers

ESPN journalist Iain MacIntosh’s book ‘The Football Manager’s Guide to Football Management’ looks at the different methods to coaches madness.

6.9k

Dec 21st 2015, 7:00 PM

# Psychology

Boks clash with the All Blacks is all mental, says 'machine' Vermeulen

‘We’re going to bash each other for 80 minutes.’

3.4k

Oct 21st 2015, 12:09 AM

Voices

I've studied for years, so why does JobBridge advertise for the positions I should be filling?

Putting skilled graduates into underpaid positions does not address unemployment and leaves aspiring graduates feeling undervalued, writes Christian Korpos.

1.1k

Sep 15th 2015, 8:00 PM