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

Cork man Fionn Heffernan raised more than €13,000 for local mental health charities through a gruelling fundraiser last month. He tells CHRIS DUNNE about his motivation for his 4-4-48 challenge.

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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and mental health minister Mary Butler launched ‘Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone Implementation Plan 2025 - 2027’ earlier this week.

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.

The Centre for Mental Health Care and Recovery (CMHC&R) was marked 81% compliant in a recent inspection.

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.

A Mental Health Commission report found that the level of critical non-compliance at the Cork University Hospital unit was' unprecedented' 

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland says Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services(Camhs) is beset by chronic underfunding and under-resourcing, and recommends that all staff receive specialist training.

The complimentary programmes are offered in a digital capacity, with two available to parents and carers of either anxious children or teens, and the third aimed at teenagers experiencing low to moderate levels of anxiety.

Donations were made by Brown & Brown (Ireland), formerly O’Leary Insurances, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Cork Counselling Services, Pieta House, Jigsaw, Barnardos, and Family Carers Ireland.

Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin brings his Where Is My Mind? podcast to the Briery Gap in Macroom for a live show on Saturday May 17. Ahead of the show, he spoke with John O'Shea about his trip and about the current state of the mental health sector in Ireland.

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 s have access to a psychiatric nurse

A small voluntary group in the city, Shine a Light Suicide & Mental Health, has been in operation on Cork’s northside since 2009. Amy Campbell speaks to Joe D’Alton and Mick Nugent about the work of the group, and what needs to be done in Ireland to address mental health.

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

Liam Quaide, who worked as a clinical psychologist before being elected a TD for Cork East, told the Dáil: “It is difficult not to fall into a position of perpetual complaint and outrage at times because there is so much unmet need out there and sometimes decisions are made that are not in the interests of people attending our services.”

Outlined in the plan is the importance of continuing collaboration with a range of sectors and partners including colleagues in policy, service development, clinical practice, and third-level education, as well as with organisations from the community and voluntary sectors.

The latest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) waiting list data from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare (CKCH) shows there were 921 children or teenagers awaiting mental health services across Cork at the end of December, 2024.

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 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'.

Nationally, the majority of centres saw their episodes of restraint decrease between 2022 and 2023. However, in Cork, physical restraint increased by 30%, according to a new report by the Mental Health Commission (MHC).

Christmas can be a hard time for many children. Amy Campbell speaks to Regina O’Sullivan, manager of Childline’s Cork office, about the work they do and the types of calls they take over the festive period

Cork musician Trev Moran is marking 12 months of sobriety this December and he has released a new song, December Ghosts, to raise funds for Pieta House, a charity close to his heart, he tells EMER HARRINGTON

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

St Catherine's Ward, located on the grounds of St Finbarr’s Hospital, was marked non-compliant in a number of areas including Food and Nutrition, Risk Management and Individual Care Plans.

With 500 students in person and 33 schools ing via live stream, the event is expected to reach an audience of 3,500 transition-year students.

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

As we continue a four-part series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month, MIRIN MOONEY looks at anxiety. You can catch up on her series on EchoLive.ie in our Cork Views section

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today, in part-three of a four-part series, MIRIN MOONEY writes about depression, ‘The Silent Struggle’

Social Democrats councillor and general election candidate Liam Quaide met with Dr Andy Phillips, the regional executive officer for HSE South West, earlier this year and highlighted issues with the plans for the site, stressing “the unsuitability” of the 50-bed set of bungalows proposed for construction at an estimated capital cost of €64m.

15 per cent of the survey respondents said they do not know how to 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).

October marks Mental Health Awareness Month. Every Monday MIRIN MOONEY will be writing on the topic. Today she looks at mental health and addiction in Ireland

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

The Peaceplus investment will 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.

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.