PRIMARY school pupils are to receive lessons designed to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. Healthy Me is an initiative aimed at Key Stage 2 children in school settings, and will provide them with the skills, coping strategies and resilience to prevent poor mental health. Read...
She adores Christmas, yet our favourite no-nonsense medic Dr Ciara Kelly is no fan of all the unnecessary pressure we put ourselves under in pursuit of the perfect Christmas Day. Read more: Dr Ciara Kelly's 14 tips to get through the holidays unscathed Photo: David Conachy...
A little bit of stress can go a long way, motivating us to attain our goals and meet daily challenges. But poorly managed chronic stress and persistently high levels of cortisol, on the other hand, can impair memory function. Professor Sabina Brennan explains. Read more: 15...
Mental Health Ireland’s 50th anniversary conference puts focus on recovery Read more: Friends: a key to improving our mental health Photo: Cyril Byrne...
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is distributing thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs to Irish universities this week as part of a campaign to get students talking about mental health. Read more: Thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs distributed to Irish universities as part...
The 7th World Congress on Women’s Mental Health will take place at the RDS in Dublin from Monday, March 6, to Thursday, March, 9, 2017, and will be addressed by a host of international and local experts. Read more: Major conference on women’s mental health to...
The secret to a good conversation is sharing our vulnerabilities & dreams. Let's have more conversations that matter. Read more: Have More Conversations That Matter...
You know the voice in your head that applauds you for your victories and gives out when you screw up? That’s what we mean when we mention ‘self-talk’. Reach Out Ireland have put together some really helpful information on positive and negative self talk and...
Transgender Equality Network Ireland launches guide to Trans mental health and wellbeing. Read more: Heads Up: Trans Guide to Mental Health & Wellbeing...
Two Irish media students have created a mental health awareness video which has been aired on ABC‘s flagship show Good Morning America. The short film, ‘Dear Future Me’, got young people to write down and list the good things about themselves. Read more: Irish students' mental health video...
With workplace stress on the rise, Irish companies are tackling the growing trend by offering a more calming environment, and are reaping the benefits. Read more: De-stressing the workplace: employers focus on health and well-being Photo: Tony Gavin, Independent.ie...
Wall of silence: Why it’s time to talk about male anxiety Read more: Wall of silence: Why it’s time to talk about male anxiety...
ARE you aged 30+, male and not very physically active? Do you want to feel fitter, have fun, have more energy and meet new people? Read more: Mayo men encouraged to 'make the move'...
Life is happier when we let go of trying to control what happens and focus on choosing our response to what happens. Read more: Ancient Wisdom Teachings for Greater Happiness...