What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect
Depression is a complex and deeply personal experience. While almost everyone has periods of sadness, low mood or…
‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say | New South Wales
The separate escapes of two mental health patients from the hospital responsible for the most complex psychiatric cases…
Teen psychiatric patients felt ‘belittled and bullied’ – report
A report following that visit, published on Thursday, found some improvements in care but highlighted significant concerns about…
Physical Fitness Supports Your Ability to Handle Psychological Stress
SadaNews – The benefits of sports are not limited to strengthening muscles and improving heart health, but may…
Racing enjoys special treatment under NZ gambling laws. Why?
Despite the harm it is known to cause to a significant number of New Zealanders, the gambling industry…
Mental health and families at heart of Cork mothers’ GAA festival
Up to 30 football teams from across the country have signed up to take part in this year’s…
Taoiseach says ‘harm has been done’ in North Kerry youth mental health service
The Taoiseach has criticised “absolutely unacceptable” harm caused in the treatment of children accessing mental health services in…
Síle Seoige on having a mild panic attack but not knowing what it was
In Síle Seoige: An Saol Mar Atá, renowned broadcaster Síle Seoige explores some of the major challenges we…
Anxiety over weather events – what to do about it
After another battering from severe weather, there’s increased focus on helping New Zealanders manage their anxiety around these…
Can psychopaths change?
Psychopaths might account for only about 1% of the general population, but they account for a disproportionate share…
Can You Really Be ‘Addicted’ to Social Media?
We know her only as Kaley—and by the initials K.G.M. She began watching YouTube when she was 6…
Families ‘heartbroken and angry’ after north Kerry mental health services report
A report on north Kerry children’s mental health services has left families “heartbroken and angry” after finding that…