3 d. ago Doctors ‘overdiagnosing’ mental health conditions, says UK Health Secretary

Mental health charity Mind said it was important to be careful with the language around mental health diagnoses to avoid ‘stigmatising’.

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7 d. ago How PFA NI is helping footballers in Northern Ireland be more open about mental health

How PFA NI is helping footballers in Northern Ireland be more open about mental health  FIFPro

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1 week ago Archbishop McHale College Tuam selected for Lidl women in sport programme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Archbishop McHale College in Tuam has been selected for the Lidl women in sport programme known as #SeriousSupport The programme is designed to educate teenage girls about the positive mental and physical health benefits of playing sport. It’s supported by the LGFA and delivered by Youth Sport […] The post Archbishop McHale College Tuam selected for Lidl women in sport programme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Wreath laying ceremony in Athenry to commemorate 1916 leader

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A wreath laying ceremony is taking place in Athenry this weekend to commemorate a 1916 leader. Julia Morrissey was a Cumann na mBan commander in Galway during the rising. Her mental health declined following the execution of her close friend and rebel leader, Liam Mellows, and she […] The post Wreath laying ceremony in Athenry to commemorate 1916 leader appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Donegal youth face mental health, transport, and social media challenges – report

A new report has been launched outlining the key concerns and challenges faced by young people in Donegal today. The… The post Donegal youth face mental health, transport, and social media challenges – report appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago An Irishman in Spain: ‘Salaries are much lower here, but my mental health is far better’

Co Kildare man is enjoying life in Torrevieja, where feeling the sun on his face every morning makes him feel alive

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2 w. ago Executive education bursaries give Ukrainians in Ireland new tools to progress

Programme run by Trinity Business School is to be extended to other groups including those working in the areas of homelessness and mental health

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2 w. ago Farming as therapy: One family’s vision for changing mental health care in Ireland

After losing their son Kieran to suicide, John and Vicky McKeon set up Kyrie Farm, which aims to offer an approach to mental health recovery rooted in purpose, community and healing in nature

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3 w. ago Last government accused of 'broken promises' over failure to improve child mental health services

The Children’s Rights Alliance said the last coalition “failed to keep a number of promises to children”, adding that there were “no more excuses”.

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3 w. ago Dáil hears lack of inpatient beds at UHG mental health unit is "major challenge"

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Dáil has heard that the lack of inpatient beds at the mental health unit at UHG is a “major infrastructural challenge”. Galway West TD John Connolly was contributing to a debate on mental health services in this country. The facility at UHG has come into sharp […] The post Dáil hears lack of inpatient beds at UHG mental health unit is "major challenge" appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Death of Galway man by suicide after leaving UHG raised in Dáil during debate on mental health

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The death of Galway man by suicide shortly after he left UHG has been raised in the Dáil during a debate on mental health. 34 year old Adam Loughnane presented himself at UHG last Tuesday in distress and experiencing suicidal ideation. He left the hospital after a […] The post Death of Galway man by suicide after leaving UHG raised in Dáil during debate on mental health appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago New mental health research in defective blocks families ‘devastating but not surprising’

Donegal Deputy, Charles Ward, has said that the findings of new scientific, mental health research on those living in defective… The post New mental health research in defective blocks families ‘devastating but not surprising’ appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 w. ago 'Free Palestine' and 'gutless politicians': Lola Petticrew's rousing IFTAs acceptance speech

Petticrew won one of the top awards and focused their speech on the lack of mental health services in Northern Ireland

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4 w. ago Hundreds of children waiting more than a year to access mental health services

Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly describes latest update from HSE as ‘infuriating’

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last month Galway woman’s new gym offers avenue to fitness for people of all abilities

A new gym that offers people with disabilities the same opportunities to train as people who are able-bodied, officially opened in Ballybrit at the weekend. Bernie Fleming Fitness is owned by a woman who has worked in the area of intellectual disability and mental health for the past two decades, as well as being a […] The post Galway woman’s new gym offers avenue to fitness for people of all abilities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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