Pieta House has warned that it anticipates a spike in calls and texts to its helpline service over the Christmas period.

A leading psychiatrist has described as “utterly alarmist” and “frightening for doctors and patients” Medical Council advice that raises concerns about over-prescribing of benzodiazepines.

The term “smiling depression” – appearing happy to others while internally suffering depressive symptoms – has become increasingly popular.

Young women in Ireland have the highest levels of depression in Europe, according to a new study.

A 67-year-old woman who died of a methadone overdose had expressed a wish to stop taking the drug, an inquest heard.

St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, which is making an effort to increase awareness and promote positive mental health in schools, revealed the figures.

Director for Mental Health Reform, Shari McDaid, has said that mental health is "not something you choose like a handbag".

After serious health issues brought on a depression, Aileen O’Reilly found it was music that helped her to find her spirit again

Today is World Mental Health day. Shamim Malekmian talks to a young man who fights a daily battle with a complex ailment

Sometimes it’s the little things that can help to lift a dark mood. Here a woman who battles with anxiety and depression shares her tips for banishing the black dog

Diabetes, eating disorder, depression, cancer. Aileen C. O’Reilly had her share of health challenges — but she’s still standing.

From the way you move and sleep, to how you interact with people around you, depression changes just about everything, writes Mohammed Al-Mosaiwi.

Because bacteria in the gut influence our emotions, Cork scientists have created a food that may alleviate anxiety and depression, says John Daly.

Co Monaghan recorded the highest rate of suicide in the country, with 19.2 deaths per year per 100,000 population, followed by Cork city (18.0), and Leitrim (15.4).

There was more than one suicide a day in Ireland on average last year, according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office.

When Chris Kerr spoke out on his struggles to cope with depression, it stunned the sporting community in Antrim. Now the Saffrons keeper is coming out the other side, and proving an inspiration on and off the pitch, writes Declan Bogue

Ketamine has "shown promise" in rapidly treating the symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, a study has said.

A lack of psychological and social therapies for people with mental health difficulties is partly to blame for high prescribing rates for antidepressants. That’s according to doctors addressing the Oireachtas joint health committee on foot of recent media reports on overuse of prescription drugs.

There are calls for gender-specific mental health services after it was revealed that men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide.

A growing epidemic, loneliness affects almost one in 10 people in Ireland. It has also been identified as a key health hazard, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Antidepressants are effective in the treatment of the mental health condition, according to the authors of an international study.

Almost 80% of GPs have experienced a patient suicide, and most are adversely affected, it has emerged.

In my work as a school psychotherapist, I have been alarmed by the increasing number of students coming to me because they are experiencing difficulties in their personal life.

For the last five years of my life, I have suffered with mental illness. These illnesses have ranged from brief flirtations with starvation and self-harm, to long-lasting relationships with generalised anxiety disorder and depression.

Clarke Carlisle has been pictured smiling with his new baby daughter only months after suffering a setback in his battle with depression.

Support organisation 'BeLongTo' is hosting Stand Up! Week, which tackles homophobic and transphobic bullying in schools by increasing awareness, friendship and support for students.

Even though murder-suicide remains incredibly rare, there are steps that can be taken to help mitigate the causes, argues Brendan Kelly.

Concerns have been expressed about the lack of regulation in some areas of the mental health services.

Professional Footballers' Association head of welfare Michael Bennett feels the brave decision by the likes of Luton goalkeeper Craig King and England international Steven Caulker to share their experiences can only help football to overcome the "stereotypical taboo and stigma" of mental health.

Rugby star Simon Zebo is swapping drop goals for dropping rhymes by giving his backing to a rap track aimed at raising awareness around mental health.

This morning, the annual Pieta House Darkness Into Light event will, or has if you’ve lingered abed, involve something around 200,000 people at 150 venues around the world. 

Have you heard of TMS? It stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation and, according to reports, could offer hope to people with clinical depression when other treatments haven’t helped.

One in seven teenagers attending schools in Cork and Kerry have significant symptoms of depression, a major study reveals.

Street drug ketamine should be offered as a last resort treatment for patients suffering from severe depression, scientists have said.

Seizures of illegal anabolic steroids almost trebled last year, it has emerged.

Women who suffer from depression during and after pregnancy are often reluctant to admit to it for fear their baby will be taken into care.

One in six new mothers is affected by post-natal depression. It’s vital to get support, says Áilín Quinlan.

As the number of Irish children seeking medical help over gender identity rises nine-fold, support groups and families say children’s distress is being exacerbated by the lack of a treatment framework here.