Former football star to climb Everest for mental health awareness
Pádraig O’Hora pictured on the summit of Aconcagua, Argentina. The climb was conducted as part of his preparation…
Calls to 1800 FULL STOP nearly doubled after Concetta’s jungle win
The team at Full Stop Australia watched with bated breath last Sunday as the finale of ‘I’m a…
Martin Short’s daughter helped others amid mental health struggles
Martin Short’s oldest daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, was remembered Tuesday as a “loving” person who always helped others,…
The worse your mental health problem, the less sympathy you get – why?
Some mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression and ADHD, have become more accepted in society. People can…
PTSD sufferers urge public restraint during
The sound of exploding firecrackers stirs intense distress for Roni, 35, from Acre. “I feel that I have…
Volunteer firefighters renew calls for ACC mental health cover
Emergency volunteer Peter Ottley. Photo: Supplied Volunteer firefighter Peter Ottley still remembers his world turning upside down. Two…
Full Central Mental Hospital could get more beds ‘in near future’, says Minister – The Irish Times
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said he was hopeful the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) would be able to…
“1000-Lb. Sisters”’ Tammy Slaton Learns Her ‘Manic Depression’ Was Caused by Improper Dose of Medications (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Tammy Slaton revealed she saw a doctor and started therapy after mood swings and “manic…
Independent team seizes control of Cumberland Hospital after three patients absconded
An independent team of experts will manage Cumberland Hospital after a string of patients absconding from the facility…
Mental health data blackout to continue for another two years
The recent Assembly debate on mental health data laid bare a “fundamental failure at the heart of Northern…
Calls for separate units for mental health emergencies – The Irish Times
The “revolving-door nature” of visits to emergency departments by those in mental distress is “forcing our loved ones…
Galwayman criticises ‘revolving door’ of A&E visits for those in mental health crisis
Galway man Joe Loughnane has told an oireachtais committee that the ‘revolving door’ of A&E visits for those…