Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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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 […]
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Sea views linked to lower depression risk
(11/12/2018) Older people who have extensive sea views from their homes have a much lower risk of […]
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11 new epilepsy genes discovered
(10/12/2018) A major study involving Irish scientists has led to the discovery of 11 new genes […]
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Workplace bullying may increase heart risk
(04/12/2018) People who are bullied at work may have an increased risk of suffering a heart attack […]
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Men urged to talk about prostate health
(03/12/2018) Most Irish men with prostate cancer displayed no symptoms of the disease when they […]
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New mental health campaign for young people
(27/11/2018) A new mental health campaign specifically aimed at teenagers and young adults has been […]
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Levels of job stress doubled in 5-year period
(27/11/2018) Levels of job stress doubled among workers in Ireland between 2010 and 2015, a new […]
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Many men still ignore health problems
(05/11/2018) Many men continue to ignore health problems, with some only seeking help when it is […]
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New app for children with dyspraxia
(25/10/2018) An innovative new app for children with the coordination disorder, dyspraxia, has been […]
World Mental Health News
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How bullying affects the structure of the teen brain
on December 12, 2018 at 6:50 pm
The effects of constantly being bullied are more than just psychological. Research now shows that […]
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Internet therapy apps reduce depression symptoms
on December 11, 2018 at 5:24 pm
In a sweeping new study, psychologists have found that a series of self-guided, internet-based […]
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Relationship impairments hinder men seeking mental health treatment
on December 11, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Relationship impairment (difficulty managing expectations and requirements within an intimate […]
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Improved treatment of anxiety disorders
on December 11, 2018 at 3:31 pm
Traumatic experiences can become deeply entrenched in a person's memory. How can fears following a […]
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Targeted cognitive training benefits patients with severe schizophrenia
on December 7, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Researchers find that patients with severe, refractory schizophrenia benefit from targeted […]
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Infections during childhood increase the risk of mental disorders
on December 5, 2018 at 6:40 pm
A new study shows that the infections children contract during their childhood are linked to an […]
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Study links vitamin D-deficient older adults with greater risk of...
on December 5, 2018 at 6:40 pm
A new study has shown for the first time in Ireland that a deficiency in vitamin D was associated […]
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Maternal stress at conception linked to children's stress response at age...
on December 5, 2018 at 2:37 pm
A new study finds that mothers' stress levels at the moment they conceive their children are linked […]
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African-American mothers rate boys higher for ADHD
on November 30, 2018 at 8:38 pm
African-American children often are reported by parents and teachers to display behaviors of ADHD […]
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Effective new target for mood-boosting brain stimulation found
on November 29, 2018 at 7:24 pm
Researchers have found an effective target in the brain for electrical stimulation to improve mood […]
