Merchants Quay Ireland – respite from the ravages of life
Merchants Quay is a unique place in the centre of the city for people to go for a cup of tea, a chat or more. The Liberty is on a…
Smart D8 – an initiative to improve health and wellbeing in Dublin 8
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris recently announced a new project focusing on the health challenges faced by people in the southwest inner city. A ‘new…
Mental health with Rory’s Stories
Irish internet personality Rory O’ Connor told a TU Dublin webinar why he works so hard to fight against addiction and promote suicide prevention. Rory O’ Connor, author of the bestselling book…
Mindfulness enables us to “come back to ourselves”
The Liberty spoke to a life coach and therapist about mental health during lockdown, depression and mindfulness. “When stress is ongoing it can easily turn into anxiety. Anxiety will often drive depression,” said Steven Lane, a life…
Talking about mental health: borderline personality disorder
By Cara Croke Cara Croke talks to Courtney Smyth about her life with borderline personality disorder. Imagine having days where you’re too emotionally drained to get yourself out of bed…
Budget 2015: €15 million short in mental health spending
Mental health organisations have spoken out about Budget 2015 after raising concerns that €15m in the Government’s planned spending in this area wasn’t granted. Responsible for mental health services,…
Street artist Maser brings history to life
Graffiti artist Maser has completed his latest mural outside the Sugar Club on Dublin’s Leeson Street.…
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