Mental health

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Lewis Capaldi performs on the Pyramid Stage on Day 4 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 24, 2023 in Glastonbury, England. The Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts sees musicians, performers and artists come together fo

Capaldi's Glasto triumph shows why mental health must come first

Everyone loves a happy ending. And if ever there was a happy ending to be found at Glastonbury, it took the form of Lewis Capaldi's comeback show last weekend.

The Lauren Murphy Column • 05 Jul 25

Can videogames improve mental health and wellbeing?

Researchers have found that videogames enable us to fulfil some of our psychological needs

Gaming • 02 Jul 25

Is solitude good for you? A behavioural psychologist weighs in

Is solitude good for you? A behavioural psychologist weighs in.

living • 01 Jul 25

The Dublin branch of the Samaritans on South William Street in 1980.

Dublin Samaritans

The Dublin branch of the Samaritans sees a dramatic increase in young people seeking support.

The Samaritans • 21 Jul 25

Taylor Tomlinson on turning personal trauma into comedy gold

Taylor Tomlinson is set to play Dublin's 3Arena on Sunday, 13 July, 2025.

Comedy • 08 Jan

Fearne Cotton: "I wasn't doing so well mentally in my old career"

Lauren Taylor chats to the presenter and podcaster about being an introvert, OCD and midlife happiness.

living • 04 Jun 25

Stress on the beat: why gardaí struggle with mental health issues

The mental wellbeing of those who protect and serve us is a public issue of major concern and needs to be properly supported and resourced

An Garda Síochána • 30 May 25

(Stock image) Irish research estimates that roughly one in four families in Ireland have a parent who has experienced mental health difficulties. Photo: Getty Images

How can we support parents with mental health challenges?

Irish research estimates that roughly one in four families in Ireland have a parent who has experienced mental health difficulties

Mental Health • 23 May 25

Dr Brian Pennie on his journey from addiction to recovery

On the Insights podcast, Dr Pennie speaks to Seán about his journey from addiction to recovery.

Mental Health • 22 May 25

A psychologist's guide to coping with upsetting news stories

Psychologist Nimah Delmar shares her tips for coping with triggering news stories.

living • 21 May 25

5 signs your mental health may be suffering

We spoke with a counsellor about the importance of knowing the signs of poor mental health, and how to improve it.

living • 08 May 25

Counselling psychologist on why you should practice doing nothing

According to Neuroscientists, our brains are not wired to multitask effectively.

living • 16 Jun 25

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.

living • 16 Apr 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

Hooked: Dr Pennie on breaking habits and changing our brains

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

living • 02 Apr 25

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 25