Insp Holland said he believed the advice to try and keep a situation involving a disturbed person calm was not possible in the circumstances because of the immediate threat.

The Economic and Social Research Institute’s report says worsening mental health and wellbeing among children and young people is a ‘growing burden’.

Donnelly appeared on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast with co-presenter and long-time collaborator Anthony McPartlin.

Legend on the Bench was set up by ex-professional footballer Micky Hazard and his sister Michelle following the death of her son.

Emmanuel Nkencho (25) told the inquest at Dublin District Coroner’s Court on Friday that there was nothing unusual about his brother’s behaviour earlier that day.

The third day of the inquest on Thursday heard that the deceased continued to wave a knife in “an extremely aggressive” manner even after being shot by members of the Garda Armed Support Unit (ASU) and when tasers appeared to have had no effect on him.

It added that learning more about your mental health could be a good New Year's resolution.

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the HSE’s Department of Public Health found that almost one in 20 clips suggested for teenagers on the platform’s “For You” feed violated TikTok’s own safety policies.

“That is why I really want people to know that you are not alone this Christmas, and I urge anyone feeling the pressure or experiencing mental health difficulties at Christmas to reach out for support when you need to," minister for mental health Mary Butler said.

The study was led by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast.

Figures from St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ Annual Attitudes to Mental Health and Stigma Survey show 88 per cent believe there is a worrying amount of anxiety in society.

St Michael’s unit at Mercy University Hospital had the most episodes of physical restraint in Cork, and was the only service which saw figures increase in 2024, to 66, up from 63 the previous year.

Speaking on Newstalk, the chief executive of ALONE, Seán Moynihan, said the holiday period can be difficult for some people.

Dylan Magee (33) has been convicted of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility after a frenzied attack on Matthew Healy, 88, in a Cork hospital ward.

Fiosrú’s latest report reveals 21 deaths and 21 serious injuries referred to the Gardaí watchdog in 2024, with mental health, alcohol and drugs factors.

Details of Radu Floricel’s struggles with PTSD, psychosis, and depression were revealed during a contested bail application on Saturday as he faced charges of theft and criminal damage in a Garda station cell.

For young people aged between 19-24, 74 per cent say it’s important to them, versus 86 per cent of teens and 88 per cent of 25–30-year-olds.

Tracey Monaghan’s daughter Toni Marie was 17 when she died just days before Christmas in 2023.

Companies hit with cyber attacks in the last year are experiencing increased employee burnout and sick days, and a spike in toxic work culture after the attack, according to insurance company Hiscox.

Gerry Connolly shared his story as part of Dispose With Dignity.

Protesters gathered outside Leinster House to call for the complete ban on the use of counselling notes in sexual violence court cases.

Over 97 per cent of GPs surveyed saw male patients with suicidal behaviour in the past year.

Between January and May 2025, 1,855,620 prescriptions were issued to over 16s.

Marie Farrell, originally from Kildare, said she ‘felt like a statistic’ while she was homeless for eight months.

The event, now in its fourth year, will take place at Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 7, between 1pm and 5pm.

From the 183 cases opened at the service from May 2019 to 2022, anorexia nervosa was the most common diagnosis of open cases, representing 138 — 75% — of CAREDS cases, with other diagnoses including bulimia and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

The survey, carried out by of SD Worx Ireland, revealed 29 per cent of employees admit that working in their organisation negatively impacts their mental health. 

Figures showed that 370,000 adults in Ireland have tried a romantic relationship with a bot, and the age group most likely to have had a romantic relationship with a bot was 25-34.

The funding is targeted at stigma reduction and to encourage men, who otherwise would not usually avail of counselling, to seek help with their mental health.

The figures show a decline every year, except in 2021 where there was a slight increase from 2020 figures, but the low figure in 2020 may be due to the pandemic.

Sinn Féin senator Nicole Ryan said: "Unless you're lucky enough to afford private care, that help just isn't there."

Now in its third year, the one-day event will take place on August 24 from 12pm to 4pm at Fair Green in Midleton.

The singer, 32, who rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel program Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit song Flowers.

Capaldi performed a 35-minute surprise set at the Pyramid stage earlier this month, two years after being unable to finish his set on the same stage.

Cork TD says that without the specialised service people with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues can 'fall through the cracks of existing services.'

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

The Samaritans Ireland Impact Report for 2024 also said that the service is the only form of support for over half of callers. 

Figures seen by Breakingnews.ie through the Freedom of Information Act 2014 show that as of March 13th, there were 92 people waiting for access to 11 specialist eating disorders teams.

Cork man Fionn Heffernan raised more than €13,000 for local mental health charities through a gruelling fundraiser last month. He tells CHRIS DUNNE about his motivation for his 4-4-48 challenge.

362, 070 were issued under the General Medical Service (GMS) scheme.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and mental health minister Mary Butler launched ‘Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone Implementation Plan 2025 - 2027’ earlier this week.

The first-of-its-kind research in Ireland also found 42 per cent said they were “unlikely” to remain as teachers.

The research also showed 80 per cent of Irish people crave more fun in their lives.

The study showed that 48 per cent of the Irish population are struggling or languishing

Data released earlier this year reveals a bit more about this generation of young people who will shape the country in years to come.

The Centre for Mental Health Care and Recovery (CMHC&R) was marked 81% compliant in a recent inspection.

Speaking to BreakingNews, Prof Mary Cannon explained that the risks of cannabis-induced psychosis are very high if people begin smoking the plant in adolescence.

A Mental Health Commission report found that the level of critical non-compliance at the Cork University Hospital unit was' unprecedented' 

College of Psychiatrists of Ireland says Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services(Camhs) is beset by chronic underfunding and under-resourcing, and recommends that all staff receive specialist training.

The complimentary programmes are offered in a digital capacity, with two available to parents and carers of either anxious children or teens, and the third aimed at teenagers experiencing low to moderate levels of anxiety.