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Tuesday 27 October 2020
Mental Health Occupational Therapist Michelle Murray says we can freeze up at times like this, but there are simple ways to ease stress.
Former player Caroline Thorpe on how football helped save her.
Over the last fortnight, many women have taken to the national airwaves to share their stories of childbirth.
Nicolas Chauvin, 19, suffered the cardiac arrest while playing for the Stade Francais youth academy.
The research aims to identify the positive factors that helped peole who experienced trauma in their childhoods.
More than one in six rank-and-file members of An Garda Síochána may have PTSD.
The types of childhood hardships include divorce or separation of parents, death of a parent, and emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
The boys will be monitored for psychological distress.
Middle-ranking gardaí are today voting on a number of measures regarding their welfare.
A specialist trauma unit will also be located in a third location.
McKayla Maroney is one of more than 100 victims to have accused Larry Nassar of sexual assault.
The man told the jury he had consensual unprotected sex with one woman, and denied having sex with the other victim.
Milan Hosek featured on RTÉ2′s new show Trauma, which looks into the world of trauma and medical emergency in Ireland.
John Hughson speaks to The42 about the legacy of this terrible tragedy.
Koke has reported the robbery with an investigation now underway.
One of the assailants had shouted “I know where you live. We’ll burn you out.”
Former boxer Kevin Lueshing talks of his difficult childhood and the regular beatings he took from his father.
David Eatock broke his silence as it emerged that more than a quarter of the UK’s regional police forces were looking into allegations.
The former footballer accused a youth coach of sexually assaulting him.
The former Quinnsworth supermarket boss was rescued from Derrada Wood, Ballinamore in Leitrim 33 years ago
“How can he behave with such brutality?” she asked in court. “A woman three times his age.”
That’s according to a report carried out by the Railway Accident Investigation Unit.
87 of 91 players tested positive for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
Hoarding is far from rare, and yet it remains largely misunderstood.
Lenient sentencing in sexual assault cases has negative consequences – not just for individuals, but for all victims.
Compassion for a fellow human being should not change just because a poor soul happened to be an addict.
Woman Stood Regardless, by Catherine Young Dance, takes to the stage this weekend.
Not even Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston could ease the pain.
The woman was set upon by the men as she was walking along the Bell Steele Road area of Poleglass.
Volunteering with Childline can be challenging and difficult at times, write a group of volunteers from Childline Cork, who say although it can be heart-wrenching it is worth it.
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland has published a report linking childhood trauma to psychotic symptoms like ‘hearing voices’.
With new media comes new risks, writes Julie O’Neill who says many employers might not know they could be liable for statements made by their employees outside of working hours.
Dressing your baby as a zebra and showing him to the lions – probably not the best idea.
“I’m very fortunate to have a team of therapists, and right now I feel pretty good,” said Chilean miner who earned the nickname, The Runner.
Magnus Gäfgen was convicted of kidnapping and murdering 11-year-old Jakob von Metzler in Germany in 2003.
Statement comes after the identity of one of the women was revealed at a press conference in Dublin yesterday.
Researchers at Oxford University say their study shows Tetris could help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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