In this episode I introduce the Assess and Address technique for anxiety, and am joined by clinical psychologist Dr Clare Kambamettu. She talks SO much sense around anxiety. We unpack it, getting a better understanding of why we feel it and how normal it is and exactly what’s happening in our body. This episode will […]
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In the first episode of the anxiety podcast, host and author Caroline Foran shares a raw, unfiltered and unsexy account of her experience of anxiety, from childhood right through to her mid 20s, when the you know what really hit the fan. Word of warning: this episode is pretty bleak – it’s not sugar coated
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Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid We’ll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don’t we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch.
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Published: Irish IndependentAuthor: Malie Coyne As we find ourselves in the unprecedented situation of coping with a global pandemic, anxiety, fear and overwhelm have understandably become a feature of our daily lives, as we come to terms with the ever-changing situation. Like many of you out there, I’ve been feeling a bit unhinged lately, as
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Joshua Walters: On Being Just Crazy Enough At TED’s Full Spectrum Auditions, comedian Joshua Walters, who’s bipolar, walks the line between mental illness and mental “skillness.” In this funny, thought-provoking talk, he asks: What’s the right balance between medicating craziness away and riding the manic edge of creativity and drive?
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Ruby Wax: What’s So Funny About Mental Illness? Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax — except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy and humor, Wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.
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Temple Grandin: The World Needs All Kinds of Minds Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual
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Hailey Hardcastle: Why Students Should Have Mental Health Days School can be rife with stress, anxiety, panic attacks and even burnout — but there’s often no formal policy for students who need to prioritize their well-being. Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without
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The Policy Context: Sharing the Vision In June 2020, we saw the publication of Ireland’s new mental health policy ‘Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.’ This policy is a ten-year plan to improve Ireland’s mental health systems and is hugely relevant to addressing the mental health impacts of COVID-19. We would like
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The Employment: Mental Health Initiatives in Ireland In Ireland, people with mental health difficulties have the highest rate of unemployment of any other disability group. This is despite the importance of employment for people with mental health difficulties being well recognised within policies and among stakeholders. During this week’s episode we hear from experts about
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The Community Context: Learnings from Samaritans Ireland As we are confronted with COVID-19 and what are worrying times, the support provided by the community and voluntary sector has never been more important. This new way of living and the uncertainty we face will naturally give rise to challenging feelings and many of our members and
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The Gender Context: Women’s Mental Health Impact While COVID-19 has been challenging for many, how we are impacted will vary from person to person. Recent studies have indicated that the current crisis has had a significant effect on the mental health and wellbeing of women in Ireland. A survey conducted by the National Women’s Council
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