In this installment, we delve into social anxiety and building confidence with Aisling Miklis, as she discusses Step 9 of the Grow Program: We developed willpower to do the right thing in spite of our feelings.
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#StillJustMe aims to show anyone who might be experiencing mental health difficulties that they are not alone and despite the stigma, there are supports available to them and recovery is always possible.
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The destructive influence of addiction can affect us all. http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/still-jus…
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On the birthday of Lucia Joyce, James Joyce’s daughter who experienced schizophrenia, we have launched the next stage of our #StillJustMe campaign focussing on psychosis. Psychosis is a distressing difficulty in which thoughts and emotions make it hard to determine what is reality and what is not. http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/still-jus…
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In Ireland, 200,00 people struggle with eating disorders. Every day is a fight. http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/still-jus…
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Depression affects 1 in 10 people in Ireland. It’s not about feeling sad, it’s about feeling nothing at all. http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/still-jus…
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Mindfulness is a practice which enables us to focus on the present moment, to take notice of our thoughts, feelings and what is going on around us without judgement, and to calm our minds. In this workshop, Debbie van Tonder, Programme Manager of our Dean Clinics, explains what mindfulness means, and brings us through a
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There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts
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Step into artist Cornelia Geppert’s visually stunning video game “Sea of Solitude,” which explores how battling the “monsters” of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health.
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Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don’t know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually know about its symptoms, causes, and treatments? Anees Bahji investigates. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].
What is schizophrenia? | Anees Bahji | TedTalk Read More »
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some
What is depression? | Helen M. Farrell | TedTalk Read More »
Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control. [Directed by Alan Foreman, narrated by Claudia Aguirre].
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