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'We've been abandoned here': The town fighting back against the scourge of suicide

Retired detective Joe Leahy is one of many fighting back against suicide.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 7:30 AM

'I don't want any parent to experience what I did': Taxi man's crusading mission against suicide

Following his son’s death in 2008, Dan Connolly is dedicating his life to help others in a similar position.

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Dec 17th 2016, 10:00 PM

Price of mental health treatment can cost the same as 'average Dublin rent'

There have been calls to make psychotherapy accessible to all those who require it.

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Dec 14th 2016, 6:05 AM