Mental health

What does recovery really mean in mental health today?

Recovery means seeing the entire person and not just viewing them as someone who had an illness

Kenya is one of eight countries in Africa were suicide and attempted suicide remain criminal offences

The fight to decriminalise suicide in Kenya

More than 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. On World Suicide Prevention Day, our Africa reporter Kagweni Micheni reports on the campaign to decriminalise suicide in Kenya.

World • 10 Sep 23

An image from the Oscillation audiovisual installation. Photo: John Conneely

How mental illness affects 'thinking' as well as 'feeling'

A new art installation seeks to convey the cognitive impairments and ups and downs of bipolar disorder

Mental Health • 07 Sep 23

Feeling a bit blah? How to get your spark back

Author Tanith Carey has done a deep-dive into our 'blah' moods and how to overcome them. Lisa Salmon finds out more.

living • 30 Aug 23

An expert's guide to managing anxiety and anxiety disorders

Counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar on anxiety, and knowing the difference between anxiety and anxiety disorders.

living • 30 Aug 23

How to take care of your mental health at festivals

Festivals can be a riot of fun and new experiences – but can sometimes be overwhelming.

living • 14 Aug 23

How to reclaim sexual intimacy after experiencing sexual violence

Dr. Caroline West writes about how the journey to sexual intimacy after experiencing sexual violence can be a challenging one, but a possible one with the right supports.

living • 30 Aug 23

From headaches and muscle pain to an upset tummy (Alamy/PA)

This is how stress affects different parts of the body

Doctors explain some of the physical symptoms to be aware of. By Katie Wright.

living • 28 Aug 23

A counselling psychologist's guide to heartbreak

"Research has found that heartbreak is similar to someone addicted to, and trying to quit, nicotine or cocaine."

living • 26 Sep 23

Psychologist Jane Shaw on the importance of finding silence

Jen chats to psychologist Jane Shaw about craving silence and why 40% of holiday makers would consider taking a break at a silent retreat.

living • 24 Aug 23

Body Image: "It's like a tap dripping in the back of my head"

Dr Katriona O'Sullivan, lecturer in psychology in Maynooth University talks candidly with Brendan about her body image issues and the latest solution on offer to people with similar issues - the gastric sleeve.

Highlights • 23 Aug 23

Bake Off's John Whaite on his continuous battle with bulimia

The TV cook and Strictly runner-up reveals that he has ADHD burnout.

living • 22 Aug 23

How to choose the right therapy and therapist for you

Feeling valued and not judged in a safe and trusting environment is powerful.

living • 18 Aug 23

7 ways to ease back-to-school worries

Childline gets a spike in calls from worried pupils before a new school year stars. Here's how to support them, writes Lisa Salmon.

living • 11 Aug 23

The mental health effects of cancel culture

While social media has played a part in highlighting issues and transforming aspects of society, there is a dark side too.

living • 07 Aug 23

What does it mean to be a people pleaser?

Jennifer Zamparelli chats with Rachel Cooke, RTÉ 2FM's resident relationship therapist, about the potential issues that come with being a people pleaser.

living • 06 Aug 23

GRWM: How oversharing online has become comfort viewing

Sarah Magliocco explores how 'Get Ready With Me' videos have boomed in popularity on social media, and why they've become one of users' most beloved genres of content.

Fashion • 14 Jul 23

"They can't use the kitchen, they can't use the bathroom"

What's the difference between hoarding and cluttering?

Jack Moore, Hoarding Specialist and Founder of Respect My Stuff, tells Oliver Callan about helping people with a hoarding problem and how to differentiate hoarding from cluttering.

Highlights • 14 Jul 23