Mental Health

Deputy Clarke said the figures demonstrate the urgent need for the Government to properly resource community-based mental health.

Longford-Westmeath TD urges 'urgent' HSE action on 6,000 care waitlist

Sinn Féin mental health spokesperson, Sorca Clarke has criticised the Government over the ‘continued failure’ to tackle the crisis in CAMHS.

Longford-Westmeath TD says CAMHS waiting list is simply unacceptable

Pupils in a classroom. Three-quarters of all mental health difficulties emerge before the age of 25, making timely intervention critical PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Longford Westmeath TD says CAMHS waiting lists 'continue to grow'

Majella said that while this diagnosis was not negative, it is at times challenging

Majella O'Donnell opens up on social media revealing new diagnosis

Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke has called for 'renewed action' to tackle the mental health crisis facing men across the country

Clarke calls for renewed action to tackle men’s mental health crisis

Help and support is available if you are struggling with your mental health

Silence must be broken in men’s mental health', says Longford area TD

Deputy Clarke has called on the Government to urgently increase investment in youth mental health services. File photo.

Government accused of failing to provide enough mental health support

Talk to someone you can trust - Samaritans are just a phone call away

'It is worrying' - Work stress severely impacting health of nurses and midwives

TikTok star and Ireland AM presenter Eric Roberts is the ambassador for the campaign

Longfordians urged by Mental Health Ireland to ask Hello, How Are You? on May 15

Government repeating mistakes of headshop era with synthetic cannabis being sold

Government repeating mistakes of headshop era with synthetic cannabis being sold

The details feature in an RTÉ Investigates documentary, Inside the Care System, being broadcast tonight on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Staff gave fake references at children's care home facility as RTÉ probe is 'har...

'Teachers are being kicked and spat at' - INTO calls for immediate assault schem...

Teenage girl having suicidal thoughts 'not unique' as Childline says calls soare...

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Thousands show up to protest at UCD after rape victim forced to stop studying

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Garda investigation underway as masseuse constantly receives 'happy ending' requ...

Instagram to alert parents if teens search for suicide or self-harm content
The new system will be rolled out in Ireland later this year
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Susan Burke and her mother Isabella from Galway

'Everyone adores mammy' - Irish woman sharing mother's dementia journey on TikTo...

'Utterly exhausted'- Irish parents heartbroken after abandoning disabled daughte...

This support group is for sharing stories and experiences

Longford Alzheimer's Group monthly support group date announced

Irish children at 'serious risk' when chatting and gaming with strangers online

New documentary from RTÉ Investigates reveals the psychiatric care scandal in Ir...

'I'm grateful for Longford' - Self help author credits local with major book success

'I'm grateful' - Self help author credits Longford folk for helping her find her...

'I can't do this anymore' - Majella O'Donnell reveals she was hospitalised for d...

Targeted youth mental health support must stand apart from wellbeing help – Esri

Charity set to install 100th bench offering support to help prevent suicide

People still suffering PTSD decades after Troubles, study finds

PICTURES | Killoe Men's Shed unveils new Longford premises with open day Longford Leader Reporter

Their new location is in Allenagh, Carriglass, Longford

Killoe Men's Shed's new Longford premises unveiled at open day

MEP Maria Walsh: Standing up for farmers, women and our communities as Ireland prepares to lead Europe

MEP Maria Walsh: Standing up for farmers, women and our communities as Ireland p...

Bridgeways Family Resource Centre is set for facepainting, a chocolate fountain, choir performance singing with Dee Dee, and a visit from Santa Claus

Preparations underway for much anticipated Longford Christmas event at family ce...

Laura Doyle will be in Edgeworthstown Library to have a welcoming chat

Come to 'a cosy, fireside-style conversation' with local Longford author

Rachel Masterson is getting ready for a new work for 2026, and it has been 10 years since she began 8Radio

'I recognised the struggles': Longford radio presenter and blogger teases new wo...

RTÉ probe highlights 'grooming and sexual exploitation' within popular online ga...

Roblox to block Irish kids from talking to adults in an attempt to curb grooming

11-year-old girl forced into prostitution by her own mother as Childline issues ...

Mother says Camino walk had life-changing impact on her after daughter’s suicide

If you are lonely, isolated or suffering from stress, you are welcome here

Everyone welcome to weekly mental health meetings in Longford

Prostate cancer survivor backs campaign for sanitary bins in men’s toilets

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Inspiring influencer announced as special guest for Longford's Community Wellbei...

Studies have shown that Dungeons & Dragons supports mental health by encouraging social connection, creativity, and self-expression

Longford Dungeons and Dragons Halloween Expo a massive success

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Man arrested after barricading himself inside empty creche armed with an alleged...

'No doubt' there is a link between screen usage and ADHD in children

'No doubt' there is a link between screen usage and ADHD in children

TD Sorca Clarke has said that Budget 2026 was a critical opportunity to deliver genuine reform in mental health services

Mental health reform criticism by Longford-Westmeath TD over Budget 2026

Interview with Lucy Shiel from Kilkenny

EXCLUSIVE: 'I randomly got OCD in my room one day- it was absolutely petrifying'

'No sex, drugs or dangerous stunts' - Instagram restricts teenagers from harmful...

'Pornography the gateway into prostitution' for some women coming forward for help

'Pornography the gateway into prostitution' for some women coming forward for he...

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'Ketamine therapy' could soon be used to treat depression and anxiety in Ireland

Families encouraged to take 'CyberBreak' following stark school children survey findings

Families encouraged to take 'CyberBreak' following stark school children survey ...

Bláthnaid Raleigh (27) on Ireland AM

'Like watching a horror movie' Young woman on rape trial that took five years to...

Autumn Anxiety: how parents and children can cope with October Stress and thrive...

Autumn

Why October can feel tough and how to protect your mental health this Autumn

Use of therapy notes in court ‘horrendously traumatising’, say campaigners

The mental health crisis facing young people in Devon is ‘like a daily tidal wave’, says charity boss. Credit: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash

HSE urges public to break silence on suicide with free ‘Let’s Talk About Suicide...

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"The hardest step in jiving is getting to the door step": A traditionally modern...

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“It’s not just about money, it’s about mindset”: Leah McMahon on financial well-...

Alcohol abuse

7 ways Sober October could change your life - including night-time gamechanger

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