World Mental Health Day: How can we change the negative stigma surrounding mental health?
Change is still needed. Today marks World Mental Health day and while a lot has been done in transforming the way we think about mental health and the attitudes we show toward it, we’re simply not there yet. When we think about how far we’ve come in the last 50 years when dealing with mental […]
4 years ago
Traveller community devastated after two children die by suicide
“People are really upset” The Traveller community is said to be devastated after two children died by suicide within two weeks of each other. Both of the children were aged under 16. According to reports, both the boy and girl died by suicide. The young girl was from the Midlands and the boy was from […]
4 years ago
Traveller children as young as 11 are dying by suicide
“Why do we have to bury children as young as 11, 12 and 13?” The traveller community is calling for more mental health support. A protest was held outside the Dail yesterday to highlight the struggles they are currently facing. They called on the government to implement a standalone mental health strategy for travellers. They […]
4 years ago
Teens are using TikTok to self-diagnose personality disorders – and here’s why this is worrying
Anything for clicks, likes and social media fame? Or simply misinformed, young and desperate to fit in with the times? A friend of mine who works as a school counsellor and occupational therapist, recently told me that nearly all the teenagers she deals with these days, tell her they suffer from anxiety. The problem, she […]
4 years ago
“I wouldn’t be here today”: Katie Price reveals she tried to take her own life
“The kids saved me” Katie Price has spoken out about her mental health struggles. The former model said she wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for her children. Prince revealed in a recent interview with RadioTimes that she was suicidal. She revealed, “I tried to kill myself before I ended up in the Priory.” […]
4 years ago
Fertility treatment is stressful – here is how to help look after your mental health
Looking after your mental health during fertility treatment is important. Trying to get on with your everyday life, work, family and relationship while also going through fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, lonely and to many, almost too much to handle. Luckily, healthcare professionals are becoming more aware of just how important it is to also […]
5 years ago