#Depression

by Gillian Kelly on May 24th, 2016 - 2992 Views

When we think of magic mushrooms we imagine peace loving hippies dancing around a brightly lit campfire, some perhaps naked with their long, shaggy hair covering their infrequently washed bodies.  The 1960’s saw the birth of psychedelia, which was a sub culture that encouraged the use of magic mushrooms.... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 2nd, 2016 - 2667 Views

Why people self – harm Life can be full of emotional up and downs and it can feel too much at times for people.  Some people choose healthy ways to deal with their stress, like doing a workout at the gym, going for a walk, confiding in a friend or listening to a meditation CD.  Whereas others have... 

by Gillian Kelly on Jan 5th, 2016 - 3624 Views

Adrenal fatigue is when your adrenal glands are so overworked that they barely function anymore.  Today’s stresses and strains can cause the average person to feel occasionally burnt out, but when you are consistently exhausted and overwrought it may be because of a more serious problem.  The function... 

by Gillian Kelly on Oct 9th, 2015 - 2062 Views

World Mental Health Day October 10th The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared October 10th as ‘World Mental Health Day’. This year’s theme is “Dignity in Mental Health”. WHO want to ensure that people with mental illness are treated with the courtesy, respect and dignity that... 

by Gillian Kelly on Apr 20th, 2015 - 2005 Views

  Depression – What you need to know Depression is a severe mental health illness which affects over 450,000 people in Ireland according to Aware.  It affects how a person sees themselves, other people and the world around them. It can feel as though a black cloud is hanging over you and... 

by Tony Gorman on May 7th, 2014 - 2785 Views

A quick note about this  wonderful new poem by Tony. It’s good to see that people speak openly about mental health problems to reassure those suffering that there’s help there when they need it. I think the biggest uplift is to know that somebody cares giving hope to their lives. I wrote my poem...