Monday 25 January, 2021
Therapist Bernie Hackett says this lockdown, coupled with dark January days can take its toll, but she has some helpful advice for self-care.
That’s according to an article published in this month’s Irish Medical Journal.
Since 2018, just over 3% of money allocated to improve supports and treatment was actually spent on this by HSE.
Psychiatrist Anne Doherty on how increased demand during Covid-19 has left already stretched services ‘drowning under the additional pressure’.
Cavan’s Rónán Patterson launched ‘Need To Talk?’ to raise awareness about mental health after his own struggles.
It’s no surprise that many people find the festive period to be a tough time.
Therapist Liz O’Driscoll says it’s important to remember that Christmas is only a couple of days and that we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves.
“The fact that we are still using handcuffs to restrain people sends out all the wrong messages,” according to the Mental Health Commission.
Parents said they feel “stuck in the middle” between the two organisations.
Little Mix rose to fame after winning the eighth season of The X Factor in 2011.
Older people are facing a mental health “perfect storm” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
An Oireachtas committee has heard that fear of infection has heightened anxiety among doctors’ patients.
Dr Philip Kieran addresses the issue of crisis fatigue and offers some helpful ways to counteract it.
Tipperary dual star Roisin Howard discusses the WGPA column she penned ahead of today’s All-Ireland camogie semi-final.
The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture has published a report on Irish prisons today.
The new tool for frontline workers is an instant chat service.
The Practitioner Health Matters Programme today released its annual report for 2019.
Psychotherapist Stella O’Malley documents the impact Covid-19 has had on the mental health of young people and says the long-term picture is worrying.
The Australian says he found it tough spending so long away from his home and family.
Over 11,600 people who are homeless or in addiction were helped by Merchants Quay Ireland in 2019.
We must move on from saying ‘we need to do more’ and outline practical solutions to mitigate the secondary impact of the pandemic, writes Dublin-based GP Mark Murphy.
Taoiseach Michéal Martin launched the campaign today.
An adoption rights group said recent debates “have caused huge distress, with severe implications for people’s mental health”.
Two residents’ clinical files were left on the nurses’ station unattended and a filing cabinet was left unlocked.
A TD said on RTÉ Radio One at the weekend: “We have stopped measuring suicide and self-harm in this country.”
Author and advocate Cathal O’Reilly has struggled with his own mental health in the past. He shares his thoughts on Level 5 and how to handle it.
The HSE’s winter plan has been criticised for not allocating enough funding towards mental health.
The Green Party is holding its convention online this weekend.
SJOG currently provides intellectual disability and mental health services to over 8,000 people.
The twins also hit out at conspiracy theorists and people who refuse to wear face masks.
Many people have been affected by job losses, isolation and a lack of social interaction in recent months.
This surge in requests for help is the latest in the mental health crisis caused by restrictions and the Covid-19 pandemic.
14 NGOs have asked the government to commence the 2015 Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act.
On World Suicide Prevention Day our reader details her struggles and experience of the Irish mental health services.
Ciara lives with an eating disorder. She says the health service is not fit for purpose when it comes to these illnesses.
The government announced new 120 guidance counsellor posts last month to support students returning to school.
The Psychological Society of Ireland has said that young people are being badly affected by the pandemic.
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many people.
Long waiting lists and a disjointed system have already caused major issues.
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
