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So far this year, 32 children have had to stay in adult mental health units and it's going to continue to happen
HSE said placing children in adult units will ‘continue to be necessary’.
The older you get, the worse at making decisions you may become
Younger children are more likely to take both numerical and social information into account, new research has found.
'Serious concerns' over private treatment centre for people with anorexia
There was little evidence during inspections that the current medical, nursing, or healthcare assistant staff had eating disorder training.
Scientists say adolescence now lasts until the age of 24
Experts have argued the definition should be changed so that laws and social policy can be developed around it.
Ward of court system is 'inadequate, archaic and has no place in the 21st Century'
A new report published today says there is “confusion and lack of understanding” around the whole system.
Irish children from deprived families twice as likely to be exposed to second-hand-smoke
32.7% of nine-year-olds from Ireland’s lowest-income families are exposed to secondary smoke daily.
'I couldn't believe they over-medicated my father to shut him up because he was singing'
During a debate on proposed new laws to protect the vulnerable, Senator Lynn Ruane opened up about her own experience.
What Percent Mess Are You?
Are you the organised friend, or the barely functional friend? Find out here.
People who use public transport have lower fat percentage than those who drive to work
Commuters who only used public transport also had lower BMI compared to car-users.
Poll: Should the legal smoking age in Ireland be raised?
Hawaii has become the first US state to raise the legal smoking age to 21 – is this something we should be looking at?
A huge number of Irish adults are worried about not having enough money to buy food
A full third of Irish parents with young children are concerned about feeding their family.
Irish adults are willing to pay €83 for water services
A new survey also shows that almost a quarter have attended a water protest in the past year.
'Social workers can't do their jobs properly due to under resourcing'
Social work expert Maurice Fenton said that the relationship between children and carers is being sacrificed.
A third of people think coding is more important than learning Irish
1 in 5 people think coding is more important than maths.
9 adults who couldn't be more unhelpful about the Leaving Cert
The struggle is real
10 things adults think teenagers should know about the 'real world'
Tip No.1: It’ll all #BeGrand.
Adults with learning difficulties celebrate the Green Ribbon Campaign in this uplifting video
May 2014 is Green Ribbon Month, working to reduce stigma around mental health issues.
Kids taste coffee for the first time, remind you that it's actually disgusting
It doesn’t really taste NICE, does it. You need it, but it’s not NICE.
7 moments in life which make you inexplicably nervous
We’re meant to be adults for pity’s sake!
Increase of 5 per cent in people using Passport Express
A total of 631,186 passports were issued in 2013 – and 5 per cent more people used Passport Express.
First meningitis B vaccine now available privately in Ireland
The Meningitis Research Foundation has called for the vaccine to be implemented nationally for all children.
6 things you should no longer need to hide from your parents
Like, whatever Mum and Dad.
7 things that happen when you go 'back home' for the weekend
There’s no fireside like your own fireside. Most of the time.
9 reasons to avoid the pub tonight
Leaving Cert celebrants will be out in full force, friends.
9 adults who are being exceptionally unhelpful about the Leaving Cert
“It doesn’t matter”… “I did crap and look at me”… KEEP IT TO YOURSELVES!
Cabinet 'to make decision on Bethany Home next week'
The survivors who lived in the home have been calling for a number of years for redress and an apology for their time there.
Column: What Irish companies need to know about cyberbullies in the workplace
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.
13 things today’s Leaving Cert students have no memory of
People who are now legally able to drink and vote have no memory of these things.
Garda witness appeal after 4 children and 3 adults injured in crash
A two-year-old boy was seriously injured anad removed to Temple St Hospital, while a woman in her 30s remains in Mullingar hospital.
Just two ASBOS issued since 2010 as much-criticised system is shunned
However most than 3,500 behaviour warnings, the first step to an ASBO, have been issued – including 1,200 to children.
Lisa McInerney: New Year is where we resolve to be grown-ups
The true mark of maturity, however, is to stop beating ourselves up over not being the perfect adult – and to resolve to be a better kid.
New Irish horror film animated by children
The film itself isn’t for children – but the animations by Irish young people add another edge to this scary tale by a talented director.
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