A high rate of unmanaged hearing loss is contributing to increased cases of dementia, depression and social isolation, a charity has claimed. Chime, the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, says the lack of a Department of Health national hearing care plan places ever-increasing strain on already over-stretched services dealing with dementia, … [Read more...] about State needs hearing care plan to reduce dementia, depression and social isolation
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How Weight Training Is Helping Women Fight Depression
Depression is a serious problem all around the world, and it is no different here in Ireland, which ranks second only to Iceland as the Western World’s most depressed nation. More worrying perhaps is that just 10% of depressed Irish women will likely report their condition. The reluctance is unsurprising, especially considering the prevailing stigma associated with this mental … [Read more...] about How Weight Training Is Helping Women Fight Depression
Headstrong partners with the 2015 Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival for World Mental Health Day
As part of their activities for this year’s World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October, Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, are excited to be partnering with the Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival. The festival will include the first Irish showing of the short film, Man Down. Written by two young men for young men, the film addresses … [Read more...] about Headstrong partners with the 2015 Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival for World Mental Health Day
Official charity partners for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2015 announced
Deric Hartigan, 3e weather presenter and fitness fan extraordinaire has today announced Aware and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland as the official charity partners for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2015. A field of 14,000 runners is expected for the event, which takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, October 26th next and entry is available online now at … [Read more...] about Official charity partners for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon 2015 announced
Irish GP unveils Suicide Cocoon Theory at Console World Suicide Prevention Day Conference
AN Irish GP and author has unveiled a new concept which can help to identify people who are in danger of taking their own lives. Dr Harry Barry launched the theory of the Suicide Cocoon at the Console World Suicide Prevention Day Conference at Croke Park on Friday September 7th. “The almost universal refrain from many family members bereaved by suicide is how the person in … [Read more...] about Irish GP unveils Suicide Cocoon Theory at Console World Suicide Prevention Day Conference