Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
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New online resources for mothers
(16/10/2019) New online resources, which aim to help women deal with their own health and wellbeing […]
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New research highlights harms of cannabis
(16/10/2019) A public information campaign is needed to ensure young people are better informed […]
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Workers should have "right to disconnect"
(10/10/2019) Workers should have the "right to disconnect" when they are outside of paid working […]
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Concern over poor mental health rehab services
(10/10/2019) The Inspector of Mental Health Services has expressed her disappointment at the […]
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Benefits of counselling highlighted
(09/10/2019) At least nine in 10 people believe it is a good idea to see a counsellor or […]
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Information meeting for young people with MS
(07/10/2019) An information meeting for young people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is due to take […]
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Heartburn can affect sleep and wellbeing
(07/10/2019) People affected by heartburn are being encouraged to take control of the condition, […]
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Most gay men with HIV cannot transmit virus
(03/10/2019) Most gay and bisexual men living with HIV in Ireland are getting effective treatment, […]
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Refugee children need more supports
(24/09/2019) Refugee children from Syria who arrive in Ireland face major challenges and need […]
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Children with obesity need better treatment
(20/09/2019) Children with obesity need to be able to access a range of high-quality treatment […]
World Mental Health News
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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby's sex, risk of preterm birth
on October 15, 2019 at 9:15 pm
A new study has identified markers of maternal stress -- both physical and psychological -- that […]
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PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
on October 15, 2019 at 5:14 pm
A new study is the first to examine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) […]
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Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings, study finds
on October 15, 2019 at 2:33 pm
People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if […]
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Suicide in low- and middle-income countries
on October 10, 2019 at 6:21 pm
Future treatment and prevention of suicidal behavior in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) […]
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Brain scans may provide clues to suicide risk
on October 10, 2019 at 3:32 pm
Researchers have identified brain circuitry differences that might be associated with suicidal […]
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One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed
on October 10, 2019 at 11:54 am
Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation, […]
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Randomized controlled trial suggests healthier diet may directly reduce...
on October 9, 2019 at 6:28 pm
Young adults with depression whose diet is usually unhealthy showed significantly fewer symptoms of […]
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Scientists find gender-distinct circuit for depression
on October 9, 2019 at 5:23 pm
Depression affects women nearly twice as much as men, but unraveling the brain's blueprint that […]
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Important questions on how mental illness is currently diagnosed
on October 9, 2019 at 5:17 pm
This research raises questions as to whether current diagnoses accurately reflect the underlying […]
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Children bullied by friends and siblings are more likely to think about...
on October 9, 2019 at 1:39 pm
Depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation are more prominent in adults in their early twenties if […]
