7 straightforward tips to help keep our mental health in check this Christmas.
http://www.thejournal.ie/christmas-mental-health-3733570-Dec2017/
They seem simplistic but are often a lot easier said than done.
Merry Christmas to all!
Mental Health Ireland
Social media, technological seduction & the impact on young minds
An article by leading Irish child and adolescent psychotherapist Colm Noctor, providing insights for parents facing the challenges of children immersed in an era of increased technology & ever changing forms of social media.
With anxiety, sleep disruption and other problematic issues becoming increasingly evident linked to the impact of social media on both how we relate to ourselves and our external world, psychotherapy can be an effective intervention to relieve distress linked to an environment driven by technology.
Anxiety & the Irish mental health system
The below article from the Irish times explores how difficult support for mental health concerns like anxiety can be in Ireland and also how confusing the current system is to navigate.
Choosing a therapist – what to consider
There are a number of different school’s of psychotherapy and clients often see a therapist unsure of how they may work.
This can sometimes be a factor in early drop out of therapy. This UK article from the telegraph looks at the issue of how to choose the right therapist for you.
Seven ways to boost your mental health
Many of them may seem simple but important things like sleep & exercise are often dismissed or trivialized. A mental health article to kick start 2017 from the Irish Times.
(based on work by American psychiatrist and Professor at Harvard Medical School, Robert Waldinger)