Free counselling pilot scheme introduced for all primary school children
Children can access 8 one-on-one counselling sessions with Department of Education-approved counsellors. From this September, primary school students in counties Cavan, Laois, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Monaghan, and Tipperary will be able to access free counselling and mental health supports. These seven counties have been selected to take part in the €5 million pilot scheme. The […]
3 years ago
Primary school kids to be offered in-school counselling
“Students have met many challenges” Children in primary school are set to be offered in-school counselling. Both parents and teachers are concerned about the rising levels of anxiety among school children, especially those in primary school. To combat the rise in children suffering from anxiety, the Department of Education plans on introducing in-school counselling. There […]
4 years ago
Study says that these childhood experiences can affect our health for life
What we experience as children may dictate our health the rest of our lives according to study. The Kaiser ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) study has shown links between negative experiences and risky behaviour, psychological issues, serious illness, and even causes of death. According to Michelle Shepard, MD, PhD and paediatrician at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, […]
4 years ago
Free online counselling starts for people with depression and anxiety nationwide
It began this week. Free online counselling for those suffering from anxiety and depression has begun today nationwide after huge success with an initial pilot. Around 88% of those with severe anxiety and depressions saw their symptoms reduced after attending the online counselling sessions, according to the pilot. The cognitive behaviour therapy was done digitally […]
5 years ago
For modern marriages to survive, we need to bury the “ball and chain”
Experts say modern relationships require emotional intelligence from both parties to survive. Once upon a time, girls and women were taught that marriage and being a wife were the be-all and end-all. Little girls were told to dream of a Prince Charming who’d sweep them off their feet and give them their fairytale wedding. Yet […]
5 years ago
Anne Morgan on Maternal Rage – It’s Time We Spoke About Motherhood’s Secret Emotion
“What lies beneath are actually more vulnerable, disempowering emotions which signify unmet needs” The books warn us about postpartum rage. They talk of surging hormones and big emotional crashes, in the days and weeks after we return home with our babies. In those moments, tears are never far away and the smallest mishap can send […]
5 years ago