This is the effect that shouting has on your child’s mental health
Being a parent can be frustrating sometimes. As hard as we try sometimes it’s impossible to keep our cool. I will admit I’ve been guilty of losing my head and shouting at my children, and my parents definitely got fed up with me and did the same, but according to studies, this is one of […]
4 years ago
Health: Sleep disorders in children may be caused by the use of digital devices
Sleep disorders are rising in children and the cause could be something we all use every day. The number of children being admitted to hospital for sleep disorders has risen over the last few years and medical experts believe it is due to the overuse of digital devices. They also felt that too much screen […]
4 years ago
Sandra Kelleher shares touching tribute on her daughter’s 10th anniversary
“It’s hard to believe it’s been a decade.” Ireland has one of the highest teen suicide rates in Europe but still, mental health is treated as a second thought in most regards. Mum and founder of Shannon’s Helpline, Sandra Kelleher knows just how important the need for mental health education is and how few avenues […]
4 years ago
Free mental health support available online for young people 24/7 this Christmas
The holidays can be a difficult time, especially this year. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD announced today that the turn2me mental health services will be extended to support young people aged between 12 -17, and their families this year. Turn2me will provide 24/7 support everyday including Christmas day. All […]
6 years ago
To children with ADHD from an adult with ADHD: you have a unique spark, don’t lose it
I remember as a teen hearing Tyra Banks say ‘never dull your shine for somebody else’. It always stuck with me and if you have something that makes you different I hope it sticks with you too. Even before I was diagnosed with ADHD I knew my brain worked differently from the other kids. My […]
6 years ago
Almost half of parents would avail of mental health services for children post lockdown
Lockdown was an extremely difficult time for children. In March our children left school one day and never returned. Some of them missed out on communions, confirmations, graduations and other end of the year celebrations. Mostly they missed out on seeing friends and on top of that in early lockdown they couldn’t even interact with […]
6 years ago