15 h. ago Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway East TD Pete Roche has been appointed the Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health He says his key priority will be improving access to support and intervention Deputy Roche says he will work towards creating a direct route of support for those struggling with mental health […] The post Galway East TD Pete Roche appointed Fine Gael spokesperson on Mental Health appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff  BBC

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3 d. ago Death toll rises after car hit revellers at Vancouver Filipino street festival

Police have ruled out terrorism in the incident which killed 11 people, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.

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5 d. ago Mental Health in NI: Does Northern Ireland have the highest rate of people claiming disability benefits and the highest prevalence of mental ill health in the UK?

Mental Health in NI: Does Northern Ireland have the highest rate of people claiming disability benefits and the highest prevalence of mental ill health in the UK?  FactCheckNI

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1 week ago Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Government must take immediate action on this week’s report on mental healthcare in hospital emergency departments. That’s according to Galway East TD Louis O’Hara, who’s reacting to the report released by the Mental Health Commission. It expressed concern over the inconsistent level of services provided nationwide […] The post Local TD demands immediate action on ED mental healthcare report appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Derry’s Anton Tohill on mental health and sport: ‘The biggest wake up call for me was Red Óg’

Derry midfielder was close to Red Óg Murphy in Australia and now gives GPA mental health workshops to GAA clubs

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1 week ago Staff shortages: Mental health patients forced to compete for attention in emergency departments

The Mental Health Commission has published a report warning of substantial delays, especially for ‘out-of-hours’ mental health assessments.

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1 week ago Staff shortages and lack of space: The problems facing mental health patients in emergency departments

The Mental Health Commission has published a report warning of substantial delays, especially for ‘out-of-hours’ mental health assessments.

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2 w. ago Huge variations between hospitals in treatment of mental health emergencies

Children with psychosis and suicidality may be left for up to a week in emergency departments, unable to access appropriate care

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2 w. ago Who was David Joyce, the Galway man shot dead by UK police at a busy train station?

Joyce, a gay man from a Traveller background with mental health difficulties, will be repatriated to be buried by his family in Ireland

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2 w. ago Brother of man who died by suicide after seeking hospital help describes mental health plan as a ‘failure’

‘There has to be a separate place for people who are suffering from physical health to those suffering from mental health.’

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2 w. ago Dublin City Schools more than doubles mental health workers through OSU program

Dublin City Schools more than doubles mental health workers through OSU program  The Columbus Dispatch

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2 w. ago Surge in ADHD among children resulting in huge waiting lists for mental health services, says minister

Mary Butler said two HSE areas were now bearing 50 per cent of the national waiting list

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2 w. ago Surge in child ADHD diagnoses sees two HSE areas contain half of spiralling waiting lists

Mary Butler said two HSE areas were now bearing 50 per cent of the national waiting list

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3 w. ago High levels of burnout and poor mental health among teachers

DCU research comes as schools grapple with staff shortages

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3 w. ago Autism protocol promising early intervention to be rolled out as part of new mental health plan

The new mental health implementation details 30 key priorities across seven areas that will be delivered over the next three years.

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3 w. ago Five things to know about Gen Z in Ireland, including housing, drug use and mental health

Data released earlier this year reveals a bit more about this generation of young people who will shape the country in years to come.

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3 w. ago 'Lots of sleepless nights': Helping emergency workers cope with trauma of responding to suicide

A leading academic is carrying out a major study into the area.

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3 w. ago Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna

A family of four living in a hellish halting site near Portumna has begged Galway County Council for a transfer. Megan Corcoran said her mental health was suffering after three years of enduring ‘unsafe’ conditions at Capira halting site. Ms Corcoran said she and her husband David feared for the safety of their two boys, […] The post Family begs Council for transfer from ‘awful’ halting site near Portumna appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Why is mental health so much worse among Irish youths than adults?

Insta-therapy or therapy-speak should not be confused with real, very valuable therapy

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