Modern families: ‘I remember him being quite curious. He looked and saw he’s not Dad’s skin and he’s not Mom’s skin’
In a more multicultural society, how can parents of mixed heritage help their children embrace a full sense of themselves?
‘She’s a wonderful, intelligent, kind, human, gorgeous girl, who fancies girls – that’s it’
Parents of LGBTQ+ children share their experiences of them coming out, while a psychotherapist offers advice on how to provide support
The health benefits of adopting a dog: ‘She knew when I was sad and would snuggle into me’
Dogs help their owners both mentally and physically, providing comfort and a reason to get out of the house
Surviving suicidality: ‘Running gave me my life, so I will give my life to running’
Aidan Loughnane’s life used to be a journey of battling suicidal thoughts. He now uses running as a tool to unpack mentally
Blood clots: ‘I wanted to bang my head against the wall to relieve the pressure’
Those affected by blood clots recount their experiences and call for a national awareness campaign
Why it is important to get the right therapist for you
A strong relationship between a therapist and their client is key in determining the effectiveness of therapy, says Dr Damien Lowry
‘I felt I am not a full woman ... because I can’t face society with one breast’
A project designed by the RCSI aims to improve survival rates for women in Malawi diagnosed with breast cancer
Dating with mental illness: ‘I wouldn’t feel pressured into disclosing until you decide you are comfortable’
Determining when and how much to tell a date can be a minefield in the already fraught world of online dating
Black and Irish: ‘It’s showing people that not all black people in Ireland are the same’
Untold stories of ‘legends and everyday heroes’ from Ireland’s black and mixed-race community
Diagnosis can provide a sense of relief and a new approach to life
Therapy intervention is key to treating chronic conditions, as it can help to manage daily activities
Antidepressants and psychotherapy: a combined approach to treating depression
Medics need to have as much information as possible about patients so they can design the most suitable treatment plans
Love bombing: Can a narcissist ever truly love somebody else?
‘They think they’re in love, but what they’re in love with is what the person can do for them,’ says counsellor and psychotherapist Jennifer Haskins
‘The negative experience that single parents can have on dating apps is seeing kids referred to as baggage’
Dating as a single parent: is it better to connect with someone who also has children? At what stage should you mention yours? What do you want from a relationship? These are among the questions to consider
‘I’d be doing any regular task and then I would just have a backwards leg like a Barbie doll’
Comedian Emily Ashmore has been suffering from moderate to severe knee displacements since her teens
No more nine-to-five: How the next generation are creating jobs on their own terms
The job market has changed drastically, and young people are finding new ways to work, including by turning hobbies into careers