Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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People with dementia struggling during COVID-19
(02/04/2020) COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on people with dementia, their families, and […]
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Early sleep problems linked to childhood anxiety
(24/03/2020) Infants who have persistent difficulties with sleep during the first year of their […]
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COVID-19 and intellectual disabilities
(23/03/2020) People with intellectual disabilities are particularly vulnerable to adverse outcomes […]
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683 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Republic
(20/03/2020) The number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the Republic of […]
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Childhood obesity linked to depression risk
(20/03/2020) Children who are obese are much more likely to suffer with depression and anxiety. […]
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Helpline for older people extends hours
(16/03/2020) A support line that was launched a week ago for older people worried about COVID-19 […]
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MS Care Centre may have to cut opening hours
(13/03/2020) The country's only dedicated respite centre for people living with multiple sclerosis […]
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Funding crisis at SJOGCS
(09/03/2020) Saint John of God Community Services (SJOGCS), which supports around 8,000 children […]
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Eating disorder self care app launched
(05/03/2020) An estimated 188,000 Irish people will experience an eating disorder at some point in […]
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Ninety suspected cases of COVID-19 here
(26/02/2020) Ninety suspected cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) have been tested for in Ireland, […]
World Mental Health News
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How stress remodels the brain
on March 30, 2020 at 5:05 pm
Stress restructures the brain by halting the production of crucial ion channel proteins, according […]
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Mother/infant skin-to-skin touch boosts baby's brain development and...
on March 25, 2020 at 3:09 pm
New research shows that extended use of Kangaroo Care, a skin-to-skin, chest-to-chest method of […]
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Anxious about COVID-19? Stress can have lasting impacts on sperm and...
on March 23, 2020 at 5:24 pm
Prolonged fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors, like the coronavirus pandemic, can not […]
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Ritalin and similar medications cause brain to focus on benefits of work,...
on March 19, 2020 at 6:10 pm
New research from cognitive neuroscientists has pinpointed how stimulants such as Ritalin and […]
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Childhood obesity linked to higher risk of anxiety, depression and...
on March 18, 2020 at 6:37 pm
Two new studies underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity […]
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Doctors urged to reconsider controversial acne drug
on March 16, 2020 at 6:14 pm
Acne treatment including the highly effective acne medication isotretinoin should be made more […]
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Kids who blame themselves for mom's sadness are more likely to face...
on March 11, 2020 at 5:49 pm
"Even if she doesn't say it, I know it's my fault that my mother gets sad." Kids who believe […]
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Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in...
on March 11, 2020 at 12:29 pm
Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child's life can be an indicator of […]
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Persistent sleep difficulties in infancy linked to heightened risk of...
on March 10, 2020 at 2:13 am
Persistent sleep difficulties during the first 12 months of life are linked to a heightened risk of […]
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Gratitude interventions don't help with depression, anxiety
on March 9, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Go ahead and be grateful for the good things in your life. Just don't think that a gratitude […]
