Up to date news regarding mental health issues from Ireland and around the World.
Irish Mental Health News
- Treatment for eating disorders inadequate
(04/03/2021) People suffering with eating disorders in Ireland often cannot access proper treatment […]
- Over 40% rate life satisfaction as low
(26/02/2021) Over 40% of people rate their overall satisfaction with life as low, while almost 60% […]
- Loneliness emerging as major health challenge
(25/02/2021) Loneliness is emerging as a major heath challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic and a […]
- Fear of memory loss has big impact
(23/02/2021) Older adults who have a heightened fear of losing their memory appear to be more […]
- School plans fail to prioritise most in need
(19/02/2021) A new campaign group has warned that the Government's plans to reopen schools on a […]
- New resource for those grieving during pandemic
(17/02/2021) A new bereavement resource pack has been launched to help support people who are […]
- Many nurses in COVID wards still not vaccinated
(09/02/2021) Many nurses working in COVID wards and ICUs have still not been vaccinated, while […]
- Nurses most at risk of distress during pandemic
(08/02/2021) Working during an infectious disease outbreak can be extremely challenging for […]
- People encouraged to seek help for migraine
(02/02/2021) Almost 70% of people living with migraine in Ireland believe that the condition will […]
- Frequent cannabis use linked to fall in IQ
(29/01/2021) Teenagers who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in their IQ over time, […]
World Mental Health News
- When peeking in your brain may help with mental illnesson March 4, 2021 at 7:55 pm
In recent years, researchers have begun using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) not just […]
- Deciphering the genetics behind eating disorderson March 1, 2021 at 4:23 pm
By analysing the genome of tens of thousand people, a team has discovering similarities between the […]
- Gut health and mood genetically entwinedon February 25, 2021 at 7:37 pm
Researchers have provided clues to how the gut and brain work together by studying health data from […]
- Research finds college students with ADHD are likely to experience...on February 23, 2021 at 4:03 pm
In one of largest and most comprehensive investigations of college students with ADHD ever […]
- Depressed and out of work? Therapy may help you find a jobon February 22, 2021 at 9:42 pm
If depression is making it more difficult for some unemployed people to land a job, one type of […]
- Lonely adolescents are susceptible to internet addictionon February 22, 2021 at 5:46 pm
Loneliness is a risk factor associated with adolescents being drawn into compulsive internet use. […]
- Focus on the positive to improve classroom behavioron February 22, 2021 at 5:45 pm
When teachers encounter disruptive or noncompliant students in the classroom, they typically […]
- Depression, anxiety, loneliness are peaking in college studentson February 20, 2021 at 12:09 am
New nationwide survey data uncovers college students' current mental health challenges and needs.
- Boys who play video games have lower depression riskon February 19, 2021 at 1:11 am
Boys who regularly play video games at age 11 are less likely to develop depressive symptoms three […]
- Irregular sleep schedules connected to bad moods and depression, study...on February 18, 2021 at 2:45 pm
Irregular sleep schedules can affect mood and risk of developing symptoms of depression according […]