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Mental wellbeing of frontline workers needs to be resourced says the Greens

... Green Party TD and Community Development Spokesperson, Malcolm Noonan said that frontline staff had little or no access to MENTAL HEALTH or counselling services despite dealing with very distressing and stressful circumstances on a daily basis. He said that...

04 Apr 2020 at 00:45

Covid-19

Work ongoing to protect 3,800 residents at mental health facilities

The MENTAL HEALTH Commission’s ongoing work to protect more than 3,800 residents and patients of 176 MENTAL HEALTH facilities across the country is continuing since the development of a standardised and evidence-based regulatory support framework almost three...

21 Apr 2020 at 12:00

National News

97% of LGBTI+ youth are struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression - BeLonG To

A national BeLonG To Youth Services survey has revealed the consequences of the pandemic on the MENTAL HEALTH of local LGBTI+ young people. Perhaps the most startling statistic is that nearly all members of the young LGBTI+ community (97%) are currently...

17 Jun 2021 at 21:13

National News

CMO urges 'responsible decision making' as cases predicted to soar in December

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has said NPHET is predicting there could be as many as 200,000 cases, and potentially double that, of Covid-19 in December. Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Dr Tony Holohan said that the cases are preventable if people ...

17 Nov 2021 at 17:36

New report reveals reality of mental health toll among sex workers

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New report reveals reality of mental health among sex workers

...buyers have sexual access to the women's bodies and their demands for risky and harmful practices resulting in women's MENTAL HEALTH and well-being being negatively impacted with fear, stress and depression common features in the lives of these women. The...

17 Nov 2021 at 16:00

National News

New report finds women over 50 are three times more likely than men to read for pleasure

...in creative activities is high among older adults, and has a strong positive effect on overall physical health, MENTAL HEALTH and quality of life. These are important research observations. "In order to help more older adults engage with creative...

23 Nov 2021 at 12:54

National News

'Emotionally stressful for the children and Gardaí': New research published on Gardaí and child mental health

A new report published today by the Policing Authority revealed children with MENTAL HEALTH difficulties may end up in the criminal justice system if Gardaí get involved due to lack of relevant services. As first responders, Gardaí are becoming increasingly...

03 Nov 2021 at 18:14

National News

Husband of woman who killed their three children says 'today’s verdict is probably the right verdict'

... Deirdre’s diagnosis prior to the children’s deaths is different to her diagnosis now. With the cooperation of the HSE MENTAL HEALTH Services I hope we will be able to understand why as the HSE MENTAL HEALTH Services were responsible for Deirdre’s...

20 May 2021 at 20:56

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Drumlish

Are you ASIST trained? If so would you like to become part of a community volunteer group who want to promote positive MENTAL HEALTH and suicide prevention? Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 21st April at 7.30 p.m. at the EDI Centre Longford. If at all...

11 Apr 2015 at 09:33

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GROWing to meet local needs

...that this is reflective of what is happening on a national level and it is due largely to the economic downturn. GROW is a MENTAL HEALTH body which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from MENTAL HEALTH problems. “We have noticed an increase in...

24 May 2012 at 12:07

Local news

Standing firm on St Christopher’s funding

...any notion that he will come under party censure for a recent attack on Minister for State for Disability, Equality and MENTAL HEALTH, Roisin Shortall. “I always speak my mind and what I want is for the Minister to give a commitment to the families,...

03 Aug 2012 at 12:28

Local News

Kenagh BBQ sees €12,000 presented to mental health charities

...after. Thanks to OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran for attending the BBQ and he spoke about his own struggles with his MENTAL HEALTH and he rightly said, "help is out there, talking to someone is very important.” He went on to praise the great work that...

18 Aug 2019 at 15:00

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