Mental health

Rory McIlroy and his caddie Harry Diamond

Sports psychologist on McIlroy's composure and how to channel it

Sports Psychologist Dr Stephen McIvor joined Drivetime to share his tips for coping under pressure.

How to tackle bullying in school, the workplace, and at home

Counselling psychologist Niamh Delmar looks at how bullying in school, at home, or in the workplace can impact a person, and how these behaviours can be intervened.

living • 15 Apr

One of the most striking findings from the research is the lack of training available to teachers in managing their own mental health and well-being

Crisis in the classroom: burnout & stress amongst Irish teachers

86% of teachers in a new survey reported some level of burnout, indicating troubling levels of stress and poor mental health in Irish schools

Education • 10 Apr

Dr Pennie: How addiction hijacks the teenage brain

Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks the Brain is available to watch on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Addiction • 09 Apr

Hooked: Dr Pennie on breaking habits and changing our brains

Watch Hooked on RTÉ One, Wednesday, 2 April at 9.35pm.

living • 02 Apr

How should you react if a close friend suddenly ghosts you, or demands more than you're willing or able to give?

If a friend ghosts you, should you ask them why?

Psychologist Padraig Walsh spoke to Laura Fox about how to handle friendship break-ups, communicating boundaries and whether having a 'best friend' puts pressure on that relationship?

living • 02 Apr

"We're all being coached by someone, whether we realise it or not."

What exactly does a life coach do and are they effective?

"It seems like everyone and their mother is a life coach now" – Kate Demolder looks into the big business of life coaching.

living • 01 Apr

Adolescence. Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

An Irish psychologist's take on hit Netflix series 'Adolescence'

"Adolescents need to be empowered to make informed decisions about their online choices and behaviours."

Adolescence • 07 Apr

Perinatal experts share the 5 things new mums should talk about

Before Mother's Day, perinatal experts tell Lisa Salmon new mums should open up about troubling issues they often feel unable to reveal.

living • 18 Mar

Psychologist on the risk factors and red flags of cheating

Psychologist Niamh Delmar discusses the risk factors and potential fall out of infidelity in a relationship.

Living • 10 Mar

For many people, accessing support online is less stigmatising, and can be available when and where they need it. Photo: Getty Images

Here's how digital tech can help improve your mental health

Digital technology can provide information, be a helpful stepping stone, and can be used to enhance face-to-face support

Mental Health • 06 Mar

Garron Noone on battling his agoraphobia while finding fame

Aoife McHugh chats with internet sensation Garon Noone.

living • 28 Feb

Watch Anorexia, My Family & Me on RTÉ Player now.

What does anorexia look like? Three people share their stories

To mark Eating Disorder Awareness Week, RTÉ will once again show the hard-hitting documentary, Anorexia, My Family & Me.

living • 24 Feb

How social media has impacted on young people's mental health

Social media has amplified what young people think about body image, self-esteem and mental health

Podcast • 28 Feb

HSE Perinatal Mental Health Services

Mental Health • 22 Jul

The site of the Clayton Hotel in Sligo was formerly St Columba's 'lunatic asylum'

Call for urgent roll-out of pilot mental health scheme

The Mental Health Commission has called for a nationwide roll out of crisis resolution teams to treat patients with mental illnesses at home.

Ireland • 18 Feb

A HSE audit in 2021 found just over 1,100 mental health beds across the HSE system

Psychiatrists warn of health risk due to bed shortage

Consultant psychiatrists have warned of a risk to patient health due to the shortage of beds for those suffering from mental illness such a bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia.

Ireland • 17 Feb