Saturday 24 September, 2022
The Sligo-born doctor said that he may have post-traumatic stress disorder.
Over eight in ten are also ‘fearful for the future’.
A new study led by UCD suggests the possibility of earlier intervention and even prevention of the illnesses.
The 24-year-old released a powerful statement this afternoon.
The service, run by the ISPCC, is looking for new volunteers.
There is also an increase in calls from people affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
Ecotherapy – therapeutic intervention through nature – is known to boost people’s mood.
Decreased visiting opportunities were a major issue for most respondents.
Reid departed his coaching role with Nottingham Forest earlier this month.
Ken Kilbride says society needs to move change its thinking in relation to ADHD.
Inspectors highlighted multiple serious risks and poor environments across five HSE approved centres in Cork.
Widespread mental health issues, particularly among young women are of ‘significant concern’.
46 patients have received treatment in the dedicated eating disorder service at St Vincent’s University Hospital in the last five years.
Speakers told demonstrators they had been let down by promises made by successive governments.
A group of academics and people with lived experience of treatment under the legislation advocate for a human rights based approach to treatment under proposed laws.
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A HSE spokesperson said that in exceptional circumstances this may be in the best interest of the adolescent at that time.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the situation at Linn Dara is regrettable.
Sinn Féin’s Mental Health spokesperson says the closures “will create nothing short of a crisis for child and adolescent services in the Dublin region”.
Presentations of eating disorders in the health service have significantly increased over the last several years.
Dr Sarah Casey and Dr Aoife O’Callaghan say proposed changes to the MHA will hamper their ability to make quick decisions in cases of serious mental illness.
The event took place in-person for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Hate crime law, remote working and mental health reforms – just some of the priorities for the summer.
“There’s nothing really that can compensate for the last four years,” one father said.
Ireland currently has no facility like this for women experiencing severe mental health difficulties during pregnancy or after birth.
Clinical Psychologist Dr Trudy Meehan has some practical ways to help us cling to hope in dark times.
The study, commissioned by The Lancet, found that depression remains poorly recognised and misunderstood despite being a common condition.
Referrals to St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin increased by more than 120% last year.
The annual Irish Penal Reform Trust’s progress in the penal system report was published today.
The Taoiseach said earlier that the findings will be addressed in a “non-adversarial way”.
The report found 227 children were exposed to risk of harm due to the doctor’s diagnosis and treatment of them.
ADHD Ireland said it is “drowning” in calls from people asking about assessments and services.
The executive will issue written apologies to around 250 families.
Papers were filed by solicitors for McGinley in the High Court yesterday.
One centre failed to improve its overall compliance over a five-year period.
The Mental Health Commission has said that there is no therapeutic benefit to restraints.
Hannah Looney’s mental health journey can be an example to all GAA players.
It isn’t an easy time for everyone, so we’ve taken a look at how this Christmas can be better for everyone.
