Our capacity to congratulate ourselves on what, from a particular perspective, was the enactment of progressive social legislation seems in direct proportion to the difficulties faced by those who campaigned for divorce, marriage equality or abortion.

This week, as the media talks about mental health, as big institutions make sure the topic is broached, why not try broaching it yourself in some small, gentle way, and see how your life is improved by this one step, writes Joyce Fegan

Ahead of World Mental Health Week, Ailin Quinlan finds out 15 ways to boost your wellbeing and longterm happiness.

The NCCA says ‘student wellbeing is at the heart of the vision of a new junior cycle’. Richard Hogan hopes it’s true

The recession is taking its toll on the nation’s mental health, as figures show a rise in the number of people experiencing a mental health problem, often linked to financial strain.

A Facebook app developed in Ireland lets users know how many of their family and friends on the social network are likely to be suffering from depression.

THE Mental Health Commission has urged people feeling the strain from debt and unemployment to take four practical steps to help them cope with daily life.