# Stress

Last year

2022

# Disability

'Left high and dry': Wheelchair users hit out at damage caused while flying

‘What’s not understood by airlines and baggage handlers is that the wheelchair is basically somebody’s legs.’

17.7k

Sep 12th 2022, 7:00 AM

All time

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Opinion: Feeling anxious this Christmas? There are steps you can take to cope

Therapist Bernie Hackett says Christmas can cause anxiety – she has a few helpful tips for coping.

19.0k

Dec 18th 2021, 7:00 AM

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Feeling stressed in the run up to Christmas? Here are some tips to avoid burnout

Between gift shopping and making the perfect dinner, burnout is easily felt this time of year.

18.6k

Dec 22nd 2019, 4:00 PM

# Mental Hurdle

'We’re not getting past that quarter-final block... we’ve got to unlock what it is'

The IRFU will be investing more in performance psychology in the years to come.

8.1k

Dec 5th 2019, 1:00 AM

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Opinion: Frustrated with a lack of progress? Time to redefine winning

Sisters Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski have written a book on burnout – and in this extract, they explain that redefining winning can help you reach your goals in a way you didn’t expect.

11.7k

Apr 9th 2019, 7:00 AM

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Opinion: Multi-tasking makes you less productive - and can contribute to stress and burnout

Give yourself a break. Research shows that multi-tasking reduces productivity because your brain can only focus on one thing at a time, writes Siobhan Murray.

9.4k

Jan 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM

# long hours

Angry customers and bullying: Why job stress in Ireland has doubled

Employees in the health sector and public administration experience the highest levels of job stress.

20.5k

Nov 27th 2018, 6:00 AM

# Study

No partitions between desks may be 'healthier' for office workers

This layout is linked to higher levels of physical activity while at work, and lower levels of stress outside the office, a new study suggests.

15.3k

Aug 25th 2018, 4:00 PM

# Research

Parents with severe trauma in childhood more likely to have children with behavioural problems

The types of childhood hardships include divorce or separation of parents, death of a parent, and emotional, physical or sexual abuse.

15.3k

Jul 14th 2018, 11:00 AM

# Nearly there

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.

18.4k

Jun 4th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Waterford

Garda who suffered PTSD after he was attacked by four men awarded €15,000 in compensation

One of the men also threatened to kill him with an iron bar.

23.6k

Feb 19th 2018, 5:12 PM

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Column: How to cope with toxic family members during Christmas

Christmas can be a time of great dread when families are dysfunctional, writes Karl Melvin.

58.6k

Dec 25th 2017, 8:15 PM

# ESRI

The middle class experienced a six-fold increase in economic stress as a result of the recession

A new ERSI study examines the experience of economic stress in families with children as a result of the recession.

12.0k

Nov 9th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Singapore

People looking to relieve stress can now smash up items in 'rage room'

Customers pay to indulge in an unusual form of destructive stress relief.

18.8k

Nov 5th 2017, 8:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you feel stressed at work?

A new campaign aims to raise awareness of its affects.

24.1k

Oct 29th 2017, 6:00 PM

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What to do when the career you've chosen doesn't give you fulfillment

We usually have more options than we realise, writes Maeve Halpin.

14.1k

Oct 1st 2017, 3:30 PM

# Stress

The number of heart-related deaths rose significantly in Ireland after the 2008 crash

A study found a 17.2% increase in cardiovascular-related deaths following the 2008 economic crash.

6.6k

Aug 9th 2017, 8:57 AM

# supply constraint

Concerns for cancer patients as hospitals left short of chemotherapy drugs

The pharmaceutical company which supplies the drugs said it expects to resume production early next week.

10.4k

May 18th 2017, 10:46 AM

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University exam stress: 'I've seen many of my friends turn to ADHD drugs'

An engineering student writes about how he is buckling under the strain of too many exams concentrated at the end of the academic year.

1.4k

May 14th 2017, 7:30 PM

# Stress

Stress in pregnancy can impact children for life

Researchers say it shows the need to talk about mental health in pregnancy.

13.2k

Dec 29th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Ready to go

Joey Barton signs off with 'stress' as Rangers exit negotiations continue

The midfielder provided the club with a sick note as his training ground ban was lifted.

5.8k

Nov 8th 2016, 11:59 PM

# health risk

Exercising hard when you're stressed makes you three times more likely to have a heart attack

Researchers say it’s okay to exercise to relieve stress, just don’t go overboard.

10.0k

Oct 11th 2016, 8:22 AM

# hormone changes

Singing in a choir can apparently help fight off cancer

New research shows that singing for an hour is associated with significant reductions in stress hormones.

9.7k

Apr 5th 2016, 4:08 PM

# times tables

25 of the most stressful moments in every Irish childhood

Growing up in Ireland was constant stress.

13.6k

Mar 18th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Broadband

Your slow internet is likely stressing you out

And you can only imagine how those still using dial up feel right about now.

10.6k

Mar 17th 2016, 10:55 AM

# sunday night fear

Dreading tomorrow? Here are 23 signs you're burnt out at work

Bored of work? Feeling fed up? Know how to spot the red flags.

53.1k

Feb 14th 2016, 8:00 PM

# sponsored by transport for ireland

6 meditation exercises you can do on your commute

It’s easier than you think to incorporate into your day.

12.4k

Jan 19th 2016, 1:17 PM

# Less Stress More Success

"Don't eat the pizza": How to survive a high-stress job

According to a man who ran Obama’s digital campaign in 2012.

22.5k

Dec 31st 2015, 3:00 PM

# Let's get physical

The new year might bring with it a much better way to track your fitness

Samsung claims its new chip can measure stress, skin temperature and body fat.

15.3k

Dec 29th 2015, 9:55 AM

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10 tips to keep you stress-free this Christmas

Have you got lost somewhere in one of your lists – here are some practical tips to help you through the holiday season.

264

Dec 23rd 2015, 12:00 PM

# expectations

Here's how to deal with any family stress this Christmas

“It’s important to realise that you can’t change the way other people speak to you or treat you, but you can change your response.”

15.6k

Dec 22nd 2015, 5:00 PM

# our hearts

This heartbreaking photo of an ‘abandoned’ dog will melt your heart

Lana has been dubbed the ‘saddest dog in the world’.

30.6k

Nov 2nd 2015, 9:18 PM

# Thumbs Down

Here's nine things you may do that make people instantly dislike you

And being too nice is one of them…

61.4k

Nov 1st 2015, 5:00 PM

# fright night

10 reasons why Halloween is actually the worst

We’re not ready! WE’RE NEVER READY.

8.6k

Oct 27th 2015, 1:04 PM

# Stressed Out

Stress is making a lot of you take time off work

After injuries to workers, stress is the second most common reason for people taking time off work.

16.6k

Oct 14th 2015, 6:04 AM

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Short of breath? Have trouble sleeping and feel uneasy? You could have an anxiety disorder

We all have anxiety in our lives but when it interferes with your ability to lead a normal life it becomes a disorder, writes psychologist Leticia Gavin.

177k

Sep 30th 2015, 5:59 PM