Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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Third day of strike action by nurses and midwives
(07/02/2019) Over 35,000 nurses and midwives, all members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives […]
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Updated mental health policy due this year
(24/01/2019) An updated mental health policy is due to be published by the Government this year, […]
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Parental alcohol misuse has huge impact
(17/01/2019) A new initiative aims to raise awareness of the impact of growing up in a home where […]
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January most depressing month of the year
(10/01/2019) Over half of Irish people view January as the most depressing month of the year, a new […]
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Cerebral palsy linked to high depression risk
(08/01/2019) Adults with cerebral palsy face a much higher risk of developing depression and […]
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HSE publishes its National Service Plan 2019
(21/12/2018) The HSE has published its National Service Plan for 2019, which provides details about […]
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Help safeguard vulnerable adults this Christmas
(20/12/2018) People are being encouraged to help safeguard vulnerable adults over the Christmas […]
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Abuse helpline to extend hours over Christmas
(17/12/2018) A telephone counselling and support service aimed at adults who were abused during […]
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Heart attack risk peaks at 10pm on Christmas Eve
(13/12/2018) The risk of suffering a heart attack peaks at around 10pm on Christmas Eve, most […]
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Simple lifestyle changes could cut dementia risk
(13/12/2018) Many people are unaware that even simple lifestyle changes could reduce their risk of […]
World Mental Health News
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Smartphones help researcher better understand the nature of depression and...
on February 21, 2019 at 7:56 pm
A psychologist's research using smartphones is providing valuable data in real time, information […]
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How to treat depression in prison -- and why it matters
on February 21, 2019 at 4:59 pm
The first randomized study of its kind reveals effective treatment for prisoners suffering from […]
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Junk food is linked to both moderate and severe psychological distress
on February 21, 2019 at 4:17 pm
The study revealed that California adults who consumed more unhealthy food were also more likely to […]
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Student likeability might be link between academic success and risk of...
on February 21, 2019 at 2:51 pm
A new study suggests that children doing well in classrooms are more popular and emotionally secure […]
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Steep rise in self-poisonings in children and adolescents
on February 20, 2019 at 3:33 pm
Self-harm from self-poisoning in children and adolescents is not only increasing but starting at a […]
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Children with autism, co-occurring ADHD symptoms lag in key measures of...
on February 19, 2019 at 2:16 pm
A pair of new studies has provided new insight into the challenges faced by children on the autism […]
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Depression reversed in male mice by activating gene that helps excite...
on February 18, 2019 at 5:31 pm
Directly activating a gene important to exciting our excitatory neurons and associated with major […]
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Brain pathways of aversion identified
on February 14, 2019 at 4:55 pm
What happens in the brain when we feel discomfort? Researchers are now one step closer to finding […]
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Neural processing with trauma and adversity interact to increase core...
on February 14, 2019 at 4:55 pm
Lifetime adversity and increased neural processing during a traumatic event combine to increase the […]
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New molecules reverse memory loss linked to depression, aging
on February 14, 2019 at 3:25 pm
New therapeutic molecules show promise in reversing the memory loss linked to depression and aging. […]
