In an age of constant communication, the decision to go ‘no contact’ with a family member is more noticeable, but there is still sometimes too much societal judgement of those who take such a serious decision
Generational health: Community and youth organisations taking up the cause and being proactive
Up-and-coming comedian Rachel Galvo talks mental health, finding her feet and being a Shite Feminist
Limited funding, staffing pressures and increasing demand make provision of mental health services to the public a major task
When we fill our evenings with books, movies, soaps and chats, we’re just doing what we’ve always done
A neuropsychologist on how to cope when the world is in turmoil
Unthinkable: Ahead of International Men’s Day, it’s clear many young men are not in a happy place
Traveller activist and storyteller Chrissy Donoghue Ward speaks about the importance of how her community is represented publicly
Prevalence among under-18s ‘extremely concerning’ says mental health expert
Legal action seeks a declaration that both agencies are in breach of their statutory duties towards the boy
If they didn’t die on the streets then they probably died in a hostel. Two thirds of them would have died alone
A series where we ask experts in all aspects of workplace engagement to give us their views and solutions on issues driving conflict or upset for employees
Tell Me About It: Am I the common denominator and are people staying away from me? I’d hardly blame them
Learning how to care for yourself when caring for someone with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition is a necessity, not a luxury
Ask the Expert: Her school says she is always on her phone and not getting enough sleep, but she disagrees
The idea that a month of abstinence can help you regain control and become a ‘better drinker’ is a myth for any alcoholic
Children caught in the crossfire of the war are suffering an ‘unfathomable’ psychological impact
Hexahydrocannabinol, a legal cannabis substitute, is causing severe psychosis in some young men
Prof Susan Smith says evidence shows need for a national health inequity strategy
If you feel sad all the time or stop deriving joy from the things you love, it’s time to seek help
Annual survey was carried out ahead of World Mental Health Day on Thursday
Ask the Expert: The best way to check if your daughter’s development is healthy is to measure her height and weight so you can assess her BMI
The Belle and Sebastian frontman’s debut novel, Nobody’s Empire, draws on his own experiences, including of ME. Part travelogue and memoir, it’s also a love letter to his favourite music
I miss the solidarity of the women’s bathroom in nightclubs, where strangers became best friends for those brief moments that always seemed to last a lifetime
The second-year law student at University of Galway on discrimination she has faced as a Traveller and how education became her refuge
Simon Harris, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and others reply to letters from students and recent graduates on the key issues they face today
Third-level student says smoking weed is so normalised you might need to make an excuse for not wanting to smoke
Persistent underfunding is having a long-term impact on the mental health system, says Mental Health Reform interim chief executive Philip Watt
Síolta, co-founded by Hannah Bowler and Wayne Dignam, is a co-operative of wellbeing practitioners aimed at enabling growth and connection
Use of technology in schools has increased exponentially since the Covid-19 pandemic but why is there so little discussion around it, apart from the continuing debate about smartphones?
Men are facing a crisis of loneliness. Rethinking the shape and structure of their friendships can help
The ubiquity of therapy in Berkeley infuses the words people use and their lifestyles with an odd deliberateness
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is legal in Ireland and commonly available in the form of vapes or added to jellies or chocolate
Record number last year assisted by Hail which is providing an ‘essential’ service for the State, says chief executive
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
