Mental health
Damien O'Reilly on 13 Oct 2021
Damien’s Diary: it’s all about respect
Give respect, get respect. The slogan from the GAA seems to have fallen short of the mark based on footage online this week. It’s the most basic thing we need in society, writes Damien O’Reilly.
Amii McKeever on 13 Oct 2021
Mental health challenges when being ‘the farmer’ is seen as the only option
Research shows an unintended impact of agricultural policy changes are increasing pressure on mental health in farming communities. An escalating pandemic that cannot be ignored.
Ilka Denker on 10 Oct 2021
Mo(o)ving towards better mental wellbeing in rural Ireland
In acknowledgement of World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October, Ilka Denker talks with John Keane, co-founder of Make the Moove and Macra president.
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Mindfulness: how to ask for what you want
Mindfulness coach Catherine Callaghan discusses how to approach your wants and needs in order to practise the self-care you require to care for others
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Steps to sucess: self employed farmers and the elusive work-life balance
Careers columnist Caroline Murphy discusses the idea of a work-life balance when you're farming or self-employed - is it even possible?
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
The Leaving Cert year: stress for both students and parents
There is no denying the stress that comes as part and parcel with the Leaving Cert year. Helen Dillon is on hand to help both students and their parents to cope with the pressure it brings, writes Fiona Alston.
Enda Murphy on 29 Sep 2021
Mental Health: ploughing can be meditative if you are living in the moment
Whether it is ploughing a field or saying the Rosary, both help us find peace in the moment. They help us stop and focus on the journey, writes psychotherapist Enda Murphy.
Caoimhe Harney on 28 Sep 2021
Raise awareness and get involved in Ag Mental Health Week
Ag Mental Health Week takes place from 10 -16 October and will highlight tips for improved wellbeing, insightful panel discussions and available resources.
Amii McKeever on 22 Sep 2021
Are politicians fair game to abuse? What about staff, or your kids or you?
If elected representatives are quarry as soon as they are elected? What happens when we can only get people to run for election that have no empathy for their constituents?
Pat O'Toole on 18 Sep 2021
It takes strength to show weakness in public
Two events with two Ministers of State two weeks apart, but sharing one goal - to promote mental wellbeing in the farming and wider rural community.
Pat O'Toole on 15 Sep 2021
Wellbeing to the fore in Wexford
A series of events to promote mental wellbeing are taking place this month across Wexford.
Caoimhe Harney on 15 Sep 2021
Male farmers seeking mental health support think they are a failure
A study found that farmers’ capacity to be able deal with issues appropriately is greatly reduced due to their commitment to a certain masculine identity.
on 01 Sep 2021
The sinister side of athleticism
The Olympic Games brought to light the mental health struggles of some of the athletes and the strain that trying to achieve at that level can put on a person. Writes psychotherapist Enda Murphy
Contributor on 25 Aug 2021
Agony Uncle: why punishment doesn't work
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy responds to a query from a reader whose teenage son is breaking all the rules set out.
Contributor on 18 Aug 2021
Mindfulness with Catherine Callaghan: that holiday feeling
It is possible to get that ‘holiday feeling’ from your every day life – you just need to allow yourself the time to just be, writes Catherine Callaghan.
Contributor on 04 Aug 2021
Man and Ball: the benefits of reverse psychology
Denny Fitz tells us the tale of Clem Healy – the U21 ‘team psychologist’ and the power of positive thinking.
Enda Murphy on 04 Aug 2021
Learning to cope with health anxiety
A patient of psychotherapist Enda Murphy suffers from health anxiety. He advises on how to let go of trying to be in control of things she had no control over.
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Agony Uncle: how do I talk to my teenage son about porn?
A reader has written to psychotherapist Enda Murphy enquiring about how to best approach speaking to his son about porn.
Contributor on 28 Jul 2021
Mindfulness: how to feel better about uncertainty
In the midst of more uncertainty around COVID-19, mindfulness coach Catherine Callaghan encourages us to be deliberate in our actions and not to waste our lives being discontented.
Amii McKeever on 28 Jul 2021
Editorial: parking small frustrations in light of the bigger picture
This week many people in Ireland are getting back to work, doing their best and putting their best foot forward for their families, their farms and their country. Amii McKeever writes