Challenging myths about . . . PTSDJillian Doyle, senior clinical psychologist and member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, sorts fact from fictionFri Nov 25 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . therapyMisguided depictions of therapy on TV or in novels can hold a person back from securing the support they needFri Nov 18 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . rage in motherhoodManaging maternal anger can often come down to two things: being understood and self-careFri Nov 11 2022 - 06:01
The nine-year-old Ukrainian drummer playing gigs around IrelandWhat I Do: When Mark Kosinsky was one, he became a refugee when his family lost their home during the war in DonbasFri Nov 04 2022 - 09:00
Challenging myths about . . . mental healthPsychologist Caroline Martin sets the record straight on common misconceptions about mental health and wellbeingFri Nov 04 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . imposter syndromeImposter syndrome: Is it real? Do men have it? Is it a mental health condition? How do you tackle it?Thu Oct 27 2022 - 06:01
What should we be aware of when dementia becomes part of our family health history?Geraldine Walsh examines the possible root causes of Alzheimer’s disease, and what you can do to minimise the chances of being afflicted by itWed Oct 12 2022 - 05:01
Birth trauma: ‘I spent nine months terrified, anxious and a shell of the person I once was’‘In Ireland we do not have enough education, information or understanding surrounding birth trauma,’ Dr Krysia Lynch saysSat Oct 08 2022 - 05:00
Challenging myths about . . . IntrovertsA psychotherapist counters the common stereotypes of the introvertThu Oct 06 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . lonelinessLoneliness can strike us at any stage of life. There should be no stigma about it for we are social creaturesThu Sept 29 2022 - 06:01
Challenging myths about . . . sexual healthA doctor sets the record straight on some of the most common sexual health misconceptionsThu Sept 22 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . griefGrieving is a personal journey — so personal that we don’t often give ourselves the space or permission to openly talk about it. And misconceptions thrive.Thu Sept 15 2022 - 06:01
Parents do not have to always be on the same page but balance helpsI am the gentle, emotion-fuelled parent who soothes tantrums. He is the fun, boisterous, competitive parent who will not hang back and let kids win a raceThu Sept 08 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . ADHDDr Sharon Keane helps to dispel some of the deeply embedded falsehoods about the conditionWed Sept 07 2022 - 05:31
Challenging myths about . . . ageingDebunking the myths: It is unfair and wrong of us to presume our quality of life will decrease as we grow olderWed Aug 31 2022 - 05:31
‘I don’t care about fitting in any more’: The sober curious Irish people living low-booze livesAs a more mindful approach to alcohol spreads across the generations, long-time non-drinker Geraldine Walsh talks to five people who have cut backSat Aug 27 2022 - 05:30
Haemochromatosis: it’s known as the ‘Celtic gene’ for good reasonIreland has highest incidence of life-threatening condition but once diagnosed it can be treated successfullyWed Aug 24 2022 - 06:01
What you need to know about the risk of inherited cancerIn part six of a series on hereditary conditions, Prof Seamus O’Reilly says when considering your risk of inherited cancer, it is important to be aware of the pattern of diagnosisThu Aug 18 2022 - 05:31
‘The lifestyle changes I have made had a big impact on my blood pressure’In part five of a series on hereditary conditions, Dr Diane Bennis focuses on hypertension which remains a major preventable cause of cardiovascular disease globallyThu Aug 11 2022 - 05:31
‘I was wrecked and drinking litres upon litres of whatever was around me’In part four of a series on hereditary conditions, we hear from Leah Cheung, Emma Hayes and Dr Christina MulvanyWed Aug 03 2022 - 05:31
Heart disease at 36: ‘I believed because I was young, I was bulletproof’Ross Good says he did not expect for his early years of fatherhood to be rocked by heart issuesWed Jul 27 2022 - 06:01
‘I sensed my GP was beginning to disbelieve me’In part two of a series on hereditary conditions, Amanda Byrne recalls receiving an official diagnosis five years after the pain beganWed Jul 20 2022 - 06:31
Why you need a good night’s sleep — and 12 tips on how to get itA block of six to nine hours per night is average, with less sleep becoming normal as we get olderMon Jul 18 2022 - 06:01
The dangers of overparenting and how to stop itChildren who are encouraged to engage in safe risk-taking are less likely to struggle with anxiety disorders, says expertFri Jul 15 2022 - 07:01
How much thought have you given your family’s medical history?In part one of a series on hereditary conditions, a GP outlines ways to lower the risk of developing such conditionsWed Jul 13 2022 - 06:31
‘I tell dads to enjoy the small things — act like a child and do stupid things’Transformative role of fatherhood (part 3): Perinatal period can affect a man’s wellbeingThu Jul 07 2022 - 06:01
The imbalance in how dads are heardTips for new fathers so they can be understood and supported in parenthoodThu Jun 30 2022 - 06:01
‘There’s nothing like holding your baby in your arms for the first time’“There is nothing like holding your baby in your arms for the first time, and no matter how many times you experience this, it never gets old,” says Stephen, a father of 11 children.Sun Jun 19 2022 - 06:01
Mix men and dogs, add walking, and (maybe) produce some talkingIt’s just a walk and a talk. Guys don’t have to share anything if they don’t want to; you don’t even need to have a dogWed Jun 15 2022 - 06:01
Boundaries vital to building wellbeing brick by brickPersonal boundaries help us build better relationships through informed consentWed May 25 2022 - 06:01
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: ‘The symptoms made me feel so much shame’PMDD can be exhausting, and it takes an average of 12 years to get a diagnosisThu May 12 2022 - 06:01
The anxiety hangover: Recovering from a panic attack takes timeListening to your body’s needs, practising self-compassion important in aftermathMon Apr 25 2022 - 06:01
Toxic productivity has become a hazard to our healthAn ever-abiding sense of chasing our own tails will have inevitable consequencesFri Apr 22 2022 - 06:01
Crisis fatigue holds us in a constant state of stressOur lives are made greater by positive choices. Those decisions can be difficult to make when suffering from depression and anxietyMon Apr 11 2022 - 06:01
Painful thoughts: Our minds and bodies are inherently connectedTrauma and unsolved emotional concerns can cause huge stress and painWed Apr 06 2022 - 06:01
Social media’s role in the perfectionist’s lifePerfectionism adds to whirlpool of damaging psychological intricacies compounded by the online worldWed Mar 30 2022 - 06:01
How to help a loved one with depressionKnow the signs, speak openly, learn to listen, and hold back on the adviceMon Mar 14 2022 - 06:01
Parental burnout and how to remedy this creeping malaiseSigns of this corrosive disorder include increased fatigue – both physical and mental exhaustionThu Mar 10 2022 - 06:01
How parents’ brains are rewired to nurture, protect and guideParental reactions are also the building blocks of children’s brain developmentThu Mar 03 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 80s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthSeveral nutrients are important during this time due to changes in our bodily functionsMon Feb 14 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 70s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthTry to eat nutrient-rich foods, avoid saturated fat and exercise dailyTue Feb 08 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 60s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthMediterranean diet can prevent diseases and help maintain a healthy weightThu Feb 03 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 50s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthHow to stave off weight gain, heart disease, osteoporosis, loss of muscle and cholesterolTue Jan 25 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 40s: what you need to know about nutrition and healthDiets rich in fruits and vegetables help protect against heart disease and cancerMon Jan 17 2022 - 07:55
How to eat in your 30s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthA healthy diet will ensure you are not approaching 40 troubled by health complaintsTue Jan 11 2022 - 06:01
How to eat in your 20s: What you need to know about nutrition and healthThese key years impact how our bodies process foods down the lineSat Jan 08 2022 - 06:01
The psychology of Christmas: Why do the festivities impact us so deeply?From gift giving to perfecting a poker face, our minds interact closely with seasonal cuesFri Dec 10 2021 - 06:01
Anaemia: Fatigue and headache aren’t part of ‘being a woman’. They can be signs of low ironRecognising dangers and symptoms that come with low iron is factor in addressing issueTue Dec 07 2021 - 06:01
We need organisations to create an ethos where mental health is on the agendaWith a study reporting that almost half of occupational health referrals are now for mental health, the priority is obviousMon Nov 22 2021 - 06:01
Menopause can impact women’s working lives, so what can be done?Research shows menopausal women often leave the workforce due to the symptomsFri Nov 12 2021 - 06:01
