Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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Housing concern for those with disabilities
(20/09/2017) A significant number of people with intellectual disabilities are not involved in […]
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Migraine costs Irish economy €252M a year
(12/09/2017) An estimated 13,000 people are affected by migraine every day in Ireland and the […]
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New campaign to support men's mental health
(12/09/2017) Many men do not seek support from family and friends when they are struggling […]
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Homelessness adding to drug addiction crisis
(08/09/2017) The Government's response to the current homelessness crisis has been to focus on […]
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People with dementia struggle to eat properly
(06/09/2017) The majority of people with dementia struggle to eat properly at mealtimes, new […]
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Child's sleep linked to mother's insomnia
(01/09/2017) Children may have poorer sleep if their mothers experience symptoms of insomnia, a new […]
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Alcohol is still leading addiction
(31/08/2017) The country's largest private addiction rehabilitation centre has said that alcohol is […]
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Life skills programme launched nationwide
(31/08/2017) One of the country's leading mental health organisations has launched a nationwide […]
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Cyberbully victims have higher suicide risk
(18/08/2017) Children and young adults who are victims of cyberbullying are more than twice as […]
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Depression helpline needs volunteers
(17/08/2017) One of the country's busiest depression support services is calling for volunteers to […]
World Mental Health News
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Smartphone apps can reduce depression
on September 22, 2017 at 1:09 pm
New research has confirmed that smartphone apps are an effective treatment option for depression, […]
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One in four girls is depressed at age 14
on September 21, 2017 at 3:07 pm
New research shows a quarter of girls (24%) and one in 10 boys (9%) are depressed at age 14. […]
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Brain inflammation linked to suicidal thinking in depression
on September 21, 2017 at 2:42 pm
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) have increased brain levels of a marker of microglial […]
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Midlife depression may stem from tension with mothers and siblings, study...
on September 20, 2017 at 3:35 pm
Relationships with our mothers and siblings continue to have an effect on our well-being, […]
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You can 'pick up' a good or bad mood from your friends, study...
on September 20, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Both good and bad moods can be ‘picked up’ from friends, but depression can’t, suggests new […]
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PTSD linked with increased Lupus risk
on September 20, 2017 at 1:59 pm
Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in civilian women were strongly associated […]
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Sleep deprivation is an effective anti-depressant for nearly half of...
on September 19, 2017 at 6:04 pm
Sleep deprivation - typically administered in controlled, inpatient settings - rapidly reduces […]
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ADHD kids can be still, if they're not straining their brains
on September 19, 2017 at 2:22 am
Lack of motivation or boredom with school isn't to blame for squirming by children with Attention […]
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Owners of seriously ill pets at risk of stress, anxiety and depressive...
on September 19, 2017 at 2:22 am
Owners of seriously or terminally ill pets are more likely to suffer with stress and symptoms of […]
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Why bad sleep doesn't always lead to depression
on September 18, 2017 at 5:27 pm
Poor sleep is both a risk factor, and a common symptom, of depression. But not everyone who tosses […]
