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New depression treatment offers hope – but beware of hype

New depression treatment offers hope – but beware of hype

St John of God Hospital in Dublin has launched a new treatment for people with treatment-resistant depression. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy, is now being…

Managing work and study in Dublin

Managing work and study in Dublin

people studying their exams …

Private vs public – healthcare in Ireland has deep inequalities

Private vs public – healthcare in Ireland has deep inequalities

In the heart of Ireland’s health crisis, patients and healthcare professionals reveal a stark two-tier system where access to medical care depends increasingly on financial means. Ireland’s healthcare system, ranked…

Supporting Dublin’s Youth: A Network of Hope 

Supporting Dublin’s Youth: A Network of Hope 

An alarming time for young people   Young people in Dublin and across Ireland are facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with housing, cost of living, and mental health emerging as critical…

Water Weight: Students Aim to Turn Struggles into Art

Water Weight: Students Aim to Turn Struggles into Art

Two TU Dublin film and broadcasting students have joined forces to create a film centred around the struggles of eating disorders in young people.  Their project is Water Weight, a…

Alcohol in Ireland: tradition and/or addiction? 

Alcohol in Ireland: tradition and/or addiction? 

Ireland’s relationship with alcohol runs deeper than mere consumption – it’s an integral thread in the nation’s cultural and social fabric. While a significant drinking culture traces back to the…