BEST FOOT FORWARD FOR MENTAL HEALTH

May 7, 2014 by Roisin Bradley

The Walk In My Shoes Campaign run by St. Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin highlights young peoples’ Mental Health issues and aims to reduce the stigma surrounding common difficulties such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, suicide and self-harm. Campaign Ambassadors include U2’s Adam Clayton, Tiger Woods, Brian O’Driscoll, Michael Flatley, Lulu Guinness and Cecelia Ahern. […]

MINDFUL EATING GIVES YOU ENERGY AND MAY HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT

May 7, 2014 by Roisin Bradley

While a lot of attention is paid to what we eat and how much we eat, we tend to neglect how we eat. Often grabbing something on the go, eating at our desks or while driving, we tend to approach eating as a task – to be completed quickly and efficiently rather than an experience […]

Northern Ireland sees 20 per cent rise in Mental Health Referrals for children.

May 7, 2014 by Roisin Bradley

Since 2011, in Northern Ireland, 9000 young people under 18years have been referred for Mental Health Treatment. Issues treated included depression, eating disorders, trauma and bereavement. It can be difficult for parents to accept that a child may be suffering from a mental health issue and finding appropriate help is often stressful and confusing. […]