21st December 2016
Merry Christmas!
May the spirit of the season bring you closer to those whom you cherish so much. May this be a year of celebrations for everyone, Merry Christmas to all....
News & Events
21st December 2016
4 Ways You Can Start Treating Yourself Better Today
Are you your own worst critic? Stopping harmful self-talk starts here. Read more: 4 Ways You Can Start Treating Yourself Better Today Photo source: racorn/Shutterstock via Psychology Today...
21st December 2016
How to teach mindfulness to children: 4 fun exercises to try at home
Four fun ways to help children learn mindfulness: tummy breathing, happiness jar, digital detox, daily gratitude! Read more: How to teach mindfulness to children: 4 fun exercises to try at home Photo source: Evening Standard...
21st December 2016
6 simple things our readers do to help themselves feel better
Check out these simple things we can all do to lift mood: 6 simple things our readers do to help themselves feel better >> Photo source: Fit Approach via Flickr/CC...
13th December 2016
Self Care to Wellness Programme
A self care management course for people living with an on-going or long term health condition. Living with an on going or long term health condition can be difficult and can leave people feeling like they are out of control. This Self Care to Wellness programme is...
13th December 2016
New mental health initiative for primary school children launched
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...
13th December 2016
Dr Ciara Kelly’s 14 tips to get through the holidays unscathed
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...
5th December 2016
15 things to know about stress
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...
5th December 2016
Friends: a key to improving our mental health
Mental Health Ireland’s 50th anniversary conference puts focus on recovery Read more: Friends: a key to improving our mental health Photo: Cyril Byrne...
23rd November 2016
Thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs distributed to Irish universities as part of mental health campaign
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...