Bizarre phenomenon leaves Avatar viewers with “depression and suicidal thoughts”
A word of warning before you watch the sequel… A number of Avatar viewers were left with a weird feeling after watching the movie when it was released in 2009, with some saying they felt depressed. James Cameron’s science-fiction epic became the highest-grossing film of all time after its release 13 years ago, as people […]
3 years ago
Almost one-third of third-level students in Ireland say they suffer from severe depression
Over one-fifth state they have no-one in their lives to talk to about their personal difficulties. In a new survey performed by the Union Students of Ireland, over three thousand students in third-level education in Ireland were asked questions about all aspects of their mental health, as well as the mental health services available to […]
7 years ago
Free information courses available for those caring for someone with depression or bipolar disorder
Programmes are being set up in Clare, Donegal, Dublin, Louth, Kilkenny and Limerick. Mental health charity Aware has announced that they will be holding free courses in order to provide information and help to those supporting a loved one suffering from either depression or bipolar disorder. The Relatives & Friends Programme is a psycho-educational programme designed […]
8 years ago
Ketamine could be the new depression treatment researchers have been looking for
Some scientists have called the drug’s impact ‘the most important discovery in half a century’
8 years ago
These seven horrifying words saved a suicidal man at bridge
A few life-saving words.
9 years ago
Here’s where Ireland ranks on the list of the most depressed people in the Western World
They surveyed participants between 25 to 64 years of age.
9 years ago