Organisation: National Centre for Youth Mental Health

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technology

World’s top tech firms sharpen their focus on sustainability

Smartphones, we all use them, but how sustainable are they really. Tonnes of electronic waste is generated each year and we need to do our part in reducing it.

news

Mental health service sees 35% rise in engagement by young people ahead of exams

news

Anxiety the most common mental health issue among young people

general

Tips on how to be the best father to your child

farming

Mitchelstown club stamps out stigma

news

20% physical ailments are likely to be stress-related

Striking the right note

Schoolboy Ethan Lawlor’s ‘happiness campaign’ will culminate this weekend with a music concert, says Louise Roseingrave

Fri, 13 Jul, 2012

Feelgood factor in happiness project

A TEENAGER donned a gorilla suit and played the drums in his school yesterday to spread a little happiness.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Two-thirds of teens are ‘unable to cope’

A SURVEY of teen mental health shines a worrying light on their wellbeing, with many feeling increasingly isolated, unable to cope and believing they have no one to turn to.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2009

Teen mental health - Don’t judge, just listen

The new report on teenage mental health, published by Headstrong — the National Centre for Youth Mental Health — makes disturbing reading.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2009

Fianna Fáil group to assess SDLP merger

THE possibility of Fianna Fáil merging with the SDLP will be examined by a new committee, the Taoiseach is expected to announce today.

Mon, 17 Sep, 2007

Suicide risk patients not seeking help, says expert

More than 11,000 people went to A&E departments last year after attempting to self harm, according to figures released by the National Centre for Youth Mental Health.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2006

Psychiatric assessment delay is cruel, warns expert

IT is cruel, unnecessary and a waste of enormous talent to force young people with mental health problems to wait up to three years for a psychiatric assessment, a conference heard last night.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2006