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Health Insurance in Ireland: Coverage and …

WEBFact checked by experts and reviewed by young people. Ireland’s healthcare is divided into public services (available through the HSE) and private services. Most people in Ireland …

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Is mental health a spectrum

WEBA more positive and accurate way to think of mental health is as a spectrum of experience, ranging from excellent mental health at one end, and severe debilitating symptoms at …

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The risks and effects of heroin

WEBSymptoms of withdrawal include diarrhoea, sweating, depressed mood, cravings for heroin, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, irritability, anxiety, chills and feelings of extreme …

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10 ways to maintain your positive mental health

WEBExercise not only benefits your physical and mental health, but it also improves your overall mood and happiness. When you exercise, endorphins (feel good chemicals) are …

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What is counselling and how can it help

WEBCounselling is a type of talk therapy that aims to help people work through any problems or difficulties they may be having in their lives. Many counsellors specialise in a specific …

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What are the benefits of cutting down on eating red meat

WEBA decrease in the risk of obesity. Eating more than 5 ounces of red meat per day is associated with a 27% higher risk of obesity and a 33% higher risk of central obesity. …

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How to create a safety plan for if you feel suicidal

WEBStep 1: Warning signs. Your first step in creating your safety plan is to write down a list of your warning signs. Your warning signs are signals to yourself that you are potentially …

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How to improve your body image

WEBHaving a positive body image means you accept yourself for who you are and feel comfortable in your own skin. A person with a positive body image is happy with the way …

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What are the effects of amphetamines (speed)

WEBAmphetamines can damage heart health due to the effects that speed has on your heart, including increased blood pressure. There is a risk of heart failure when taking …

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Positive mental health

WEBMental health is about more than being free of mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia . It is also about having a positive sense of wellbeing. Positive …

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Why is Instagram bad for our mental health

WEBA recent study done by the RSPH and Young Health Movement called #StatusOfMind has found that out of the five social platforms that they looked at- Facebook, Instagram, …

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What is inpatient mental health treatment

WEBInpatient mental health treatment involves staying in a psychiatric hospital for a period of time while a team of mental health professionals can monitor your symptoms and …

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QUIZ: How much do you know about positive mental health

WEBFact checked by experts and reviewed by young people. Positive mental health is an important thing to have in our lives. There’s a lot we can do to promote positive mental …

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How does society affect your mental health

WEBIncome and employment. Your household income and employment status can have an impact on your mental health. People living in financial hardship have a greater risk of …

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Bulimia: The signs, symptoms and treatment

WEBBehavioural symptoms when dealing with bulimia. Engaging in episodes of binge eating. Using control of food as a way to cope with emotional difficulties and stress. Engaging in …

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The stigma of mental illness

WEBBeing a person who suffers a lot with their mental health is frustrating at times. I get frustrated with the “illness” term, I get frustrated with the way people perceive me, I get …

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How to share your mental health story online

WEBIt gives them the opportunity to scroll past without reading too much, or to prepare themselves before they read it. To add a trigger warning, you can either say ‘Trigger …

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8 self care activities for men

WEBSelf care is prioritising activities that bring you happiness and benefit your life. When balancing work, school, or relationships it can be easy at times to forget about taking …

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