The Mental Health Commission, in its recently published 2024 annual report, has recorded a 100% compliance rate in its inspections of Aidan’s Unit and Grangemore facilities in Waterford.

Capaldi performed a 35-minute surprise set at the Pyramid stage earlier this month, two years after being unable to finish his set on the same stage.

Lauren Taylor chats to the presenter and podcaster about being an introvert, OCD and midlife happiness.

The Samaritans Ireland Impact Report for 2024 also said that the service is the only form of support for over half of callers. 

Figures seen by Breakingnews.ie through the Freedom of Information Act 2014 show that as of March 13th, there were 92 people waiting for access to 11 specialist eating disorders teams.

362, 070 were issued under the General Medical Service (GMS) scheme.

The first-of-its-kind research in Ireland also found 42 per cent said they were “unlikely” to remain as teachers.

The research also showed 80 per cent of Irish people crave more fun in their lives.

The study showed that 48 per cent of the Irish population are struggling or languishing

Data released earlier this year reveals a bit more about this generation of young people who will shape the country in years to come.

Councillors in Dungarvan have praised the work of staff and the HSE in opening Seabreeze. Seabreeze is a state-of-the-art, high-support residential mental health facility on Youghal Road.

Speaking to BreakingNews, Prof Mary Cannon explained that the risks of cannabis-induced psychosis are very high if people begin smoking the plant in adolescence.

The BBC upheld ‘some, but not all’ of the allegations made by Abbington about her dance partner Giovanni Pernice, 34.

Homeless charity Depaul said just around one in 20 of its service users have access to a psychiatric nurse

The current Government must do more for marginalised children, according to a specialist group.

Majority of the prescriptions fell under the General Medical Service (GMS) scheme, with 28,802 people accessing it under this service.

Tara Coyne took her own life in the Adult Acute Mental Health Unit at Galway University Hospital on July 14th, 2020

The event will feature a number of high profile guest speakers

The study by researchers found that 7.3 per cent of students aged 15-16 had used cannabis within the previous 30 days with no significant difference in use of the drug between males and females

Mental health charity Turn2Me has encouraged people to consider starting something new instead of giving something up in 2025.

'They're generally the topics that can cause division'.

The Manchester City boss said he had accidentally caused a scratch on his nose with a fingernail.

Over half of men surveyed in the West of Ireland feel uncomfortable talking about mental health with their close friends.

15 per cent of the survey respondents said they do not know how to support their mental health, and 13 per cent said it is not seen as something people in their circle do.

The survey found work responsibilities to be the leading cause of stress, affecting close to half of respondents (47 per cent).

A new survey also found that women bear a heavier burden than men in terms of stress

The Peaceplus investment will support 80,000 people across eight health and social care initiatives

79 per cent of young women between 18 and 25 have received a compliment in the last month. However, the number among young men of a similar age dropped to just above 50 per cent. 

The Princess of Wales’ brother has credited his dog, Ella, for saving his life.

The Simon Week event in Dublin focused on the role of permanent housing as a cornerstone for recovery

After years of self-doubt, Sue Cleaver talks about why she is finally letting self-kindness lead the way.

The musical director of the local Waterford acclaimed and inspirational Sing for Joy - Song Circle choir visited the Samaritans last week to present the proceeds of a charity concert which was also a tribute to a former Samaritan

In a statement from the Department of Health, they acknowledged the progress that has been made and the number of new eating disorder teams.

Body dysmorphia, also called body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health disorder that leads to distress over your appearance

The cost of implementing the 20 key measures would cost €250 million every year, and would take a number of years to put in place.

Sinn Féin’s mental health spokesperson Mark Ward has called for the Mental Health Act to be reformed

Camden Konopka, now aged 24, was given a 10-year sentence for the attempted murder of his mother in what the judge described as a 'distressing' case

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to pooer mental health in older people, according to research published on Monday

Moire Bergin (47) had been released from psychiatric care just five days before the incident

With it in mind that this is the first academic year to sit through State Exams having no previous State Examination experience, the Leaving Certificate students have only the practice of mocks and end of term exams under their belts.

The cases concerned two boys who are now 10 and 17

Children who spend more time growing up in worse housing conditions and poorer quality neighbourhoods face greater social and emotional difficulties that their peers, the study found

Nicola Clare said support from the charity ‘pulled me back from the edge’.