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This year
2023
Over 1,000 calls made to Samaritans every day, up 10% on previous year
Volunteers at the 24-hour support helpline spent roughly 65,000 hours on the phone with callers.
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Oct 4th 2023, 10:42 AM
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Varadkar tells Facebook moderators he will contact social media giant on their behalf
Moderators have been pushing for mental health supports and to be allowed work from home during the pandemic.
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Jan 29th 2021, 8:19 PM
Women's Aid says it's preparing for surge in contacts from women experiencing abuse during Level 5
The charity said that the number of calls it responded to rose significantly during the first lockdown.
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Oct 22nd 2020, 7:19 AM
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.
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Jun 4th 2018, 6:00 PM
'This is a wake-up call': Number of medical card holders on anti-depressants rose by 50,000 in five years
Reacting to the figures, the IMO’s Dr Ray Walley said “we need our mental health services improved and we need it now”.
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Sep 1st 2017, 12:05 AM
'Courage must lead to convictions': New garda phoneline set up for victims of child sex abuse
Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan said the courage of those who report the crime must be rewarded.
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Mar 3rd 2017, 12:00 AM
Know someone with dementia? Here are 5 ways to reach out to them
Anyone can get dementia, but everyone can help by understanding more.
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Oct 21st 2016, 3:07 PM
Want to support family or friends who may be having a hard time? Try some active listening
We all like to think we’re good friends and listeners but here are some tips to brush up on your skills, and really help someone in need…
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Jul 29th 2016, 3:56 PM
JK Rowling had some heartfelt words for a fan asking for help on Twitter
Another reason to love her.
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Feb 8th 2016, 11:52 AM
Giving men the opportunity to text is a "major development" in the fight against suicide
“It’s about meeting people where they’re at – and men simply prefer to type than talk,” says Paul Kelly of Console.
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Sep 10th 2015, 4:30 PM
The Big Idea: How to build happier (and more productive) workplaces
Many companies offer workplace perks, but looking after staff mental health can pay even bigger dividends.
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Jan 25th 2015, 5:15 PM
Governments called on to form national plans for suicide prevention
Ireland is one country with such a plan, Reach Out, which has been in operation since 2005.
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Sep 5th 2014, 7:00 AM
Column: Christmas is a tough time with depression. Here’s what I’m doing about it.
Garry Williams has never liked Christmas – but this year, he writes, it will be different.
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Dec 22nd 2012, 2:00 PM