Pieta House and the Irish Countrywomen’s Association have stepped up their collaboration on suicide prevention by producing a booklet designed to teach ICA members and their families how to spot the signs of suicidal behaviour.

A new book from the ICA offers a wealth of tips and old wisdom on everything from stainremoval and blocked sinks to finding your contact lenses, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

One in four women say their mental health has declined since the recession.

ICA has a new national president elect, Liz Wall, after her election last week.