Safer Nightlife Programme Host Nicki Killeen talks to Project Manager working on HSE Emerging Drugs Trends, we hear all about the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme which was set up to reduce the harm of drugs used in “nightlife” settings and at music festivals in particular. Nicki shares her insights on the pilot work done at […]
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Supporting Someone’s Mental Health Talking about your mental health with loved ones can be daunting but also incredibly liberating. MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, and It’s All In Your Head podcast host, Jackie Colbeth, share what it was like to talk to their parents about their respective diagnoses of Depression and BiPolar II Depression. Further Material
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Boosting Self-Belief Self-belief is a powerful tool. It gives us the confidence to pursue our goals and face life’s challenges head-on. It’s not something we’re born with, but rather, it’s something we can cultivate over time. In this podcast they discuss ways of boosting self-belief. Further Material and Information Links: Happiness Through Exercise Learning from
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Myths about Therapy Have you ever wondered what therapy is really like? Join our Clinical Director Paul Deger as he debunks some of the most common myths about therapy. Whether you’re considering trying it for the first time or just curious about how it works, this video will help to bring some clarity about working
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5 Things Men are not Telling You Mel talks about the 5 things men are not telling you. There are some things which men have a great deal of difficulty in talking about. Timestamps for this episode: 2:25: The 5 shocking things that most men are struggling with 4:57: Do you put others’ needs above
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Myths about Emotions Lisa Feldman Barrett debunks the biggest myths about emotions. No, emotions don’t happen TO you. Here’s what happens instead. With the growth of self-help books and the fight to destigmatize therapy, people today are perhaps more unafraid than ever to talk about their emotions. But this has led to some common myths
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Anticipatory Grief This week, Rachel is joined by guest Nicky Wake, to talk about anticipatory grief – that grief we sometimes feel before an impending loss. Her husband’s death inspired her to set up a dating app exclusively for people who’ve lost partners, called ‘Chapter 2’. Every Monday, Metro’s Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss
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EMDR Therapy and Trauma This animated clip is useful to explain a little about EMDR Therapy and Trauma. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing which is a psychotherapy which enables people to heal from emotional distress and trauma. This animation is useful if you are thinking if EMDR therapy is suitable for you.
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Calm in the Chaos In episode, Niall endeavours to bring some calm in the chaos of life. He is going back to his mindfulness routes and bringing you through a guided meditation. This meditation comes to remind you to drop into your inner world and implement the principles of practice in mindfulness meditation. Take some
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Schizophrenia and Dissociative Disorders In this episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank describes some of the most misunderstood psychological disorders out there: Schizophrenia and Dissociative Identity Disorder. Further Material and Information Links: Nicola Wall and her experience with Schizophrenia What is Schizophrenia? Schizoaffective Disorder Interested in trying Therapy?
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Understanding ADHD Understanding ADHD is crucial for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals in order to provide effective support and interventions for individuals with ADHD ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects children but can continue into adulthood. It is characterized by difficulties in paying attention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. People with ADHD
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Making Mental Health Literacy Accessible The paper, published by psychologists from University College Cork, shows that access to information through podcasts has decreased stigma and increased help-seeking amongst listeners. Niall is joined by authors Dr. Sharon Lambert and Naoise Ó Caoilte to hear why this mental health literacy is so important and how we can
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