Organisation: Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Dr Lorcan Martin, president of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland: Conversion therapy 'is still going on and still causing harm to people'.</p>

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Mental health bodies warn of 'horrendous effects' of conversion therapy on people

Practice is still going on in Ireland, conference heard

<p>Ruth Chambers with Aidan, 10, and Sarah, 9, and dogs Dessie (blue collar) and Seamus (grey collar) at their home in County Meath. Pic: Barry Cronin</p>

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Quality family time together has a lifelong impact

<p>A pedestrian sheltering from the blazing sun in Madrid. Data compiled by the World Meteorological Organization confirms soaring summer temperatures across much of mainland Europe. File picture: Manu Fernandez/AP</p>

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Letters to the Editor: Imagine climate change as an army massed on our borders

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Foley: Forcing parents to pay contributions 'not appropriate and not right'

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Advice for parents to help children on their first day of school

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Parents in Meath petition against use of iPad teaching

Lonely elderly people are reaching out to a volunteer phone service

People of all ages can be lonely, but a volunteer phone service provides a friendly voice for older people who live alone and who are more isolated and vulnerable, says Paul d’Alton

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

IACP urge public to interact with those who might be lonely

Simple acts of kindness can have a huge impact on those affected by loneliness this Christmas according to The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2014

Farmers being encouraged to talk about the challenges of rural life

The Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy has called upon farmers to open up and talk about their personal problems and difficulties.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

'Digital detox' urged to combat internet and social-media addiction

Therapists are seeing an increase in internet and social media addiction in Ireland, it was revealed today.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Professionals urged to seek help on 'World Mental Health Day'

Professionals are urging people to seek help if they are concerned about their mental health.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Survey claims nearly 90% thinks it is acceptable to talk about mental health

A higher number people now think it is more acceptable to talk about emotional problems, according to a survey by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2013

A love come to grief

Broken heart syndrome is medical recognition finally of what literature has always known, that anguish and sorrow can kill, says Sharon Ní Chonchuir

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Ireland 'must act on mental health'

Ireland needs to wake up and take action to address the youth mental health crisis facing the country, it was claimed today.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011

Anxiety and depression main causes of visits to mental health professionals

Around four in 10 people attending a counsellor or psychotherapist are suffering from either anxiety or depression, it has emerged.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2010

Depression: Only 25% get proper treatment

JUST one in four of the country’s depression sufferers is receiving proper treatment for the illness, it emerged yesterday.

Thu, 25 May, 2006

Girl’s Christmas wish to Santa found 45 years on

A LETTER to Santa Claus sent by a three-year-old girl 45 years ago has been found, lodged in the chimney of a house.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2005