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Brett Goldstein says he ‘was depressed’ before Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein says he ‘was depressed’ before Ted Lasso

A gratitude journal changed that The 46-year-old British actor and comedian, speaking to Men’s Health UK, has just reprised his role as Roy Kent for a fourth series of the Apple TV comedy, RTÉ Entertainment reports. Brett Goldstein said: “I was depressed” in the years before Ted Lasso made him a household name, and that […]

1 week ago

Mental health funding to prioritise LGBTQ+ and young people

Mental health funding to prioritise LGBTQ+ and young people

A lifeline for thousands more New mental health funding will expand services for LGBTQ+ people and young people in Ireland, delivering an additional 9,000 counselling sessions. Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD announced an increase of €3 million for Budget 2026, on top of €1 million already secured in recurring funding. The money will […]

1 month ago

Hannah Murray details her psychotic episode after she was drawn into a cult

Hannah Murray details her psychotic episode after she was drawn into a cult

‘I made terrible choices’ Retired actress Hannah Murray has opened up about her personal life, revealing that she once had a psychotic episode that landed her in hospital. The incident happened after she spent time in a wellness cult, the former actress revealed. As she looked back at the time she was drawn into a […]

3 months ago

5 simple steps you can take to check in with someone who might be struggling

5 simple steps you can take to check in with someone who might be struggling

Brought to you by Mental Health Ireland This could make a big difference to someone’s day… As a nation, we’re usually pretty good at small talk. But when we ask someone how they’re doing, it’s important to sometimes go that extra step to ensure we’re really asking and really listening. That’s why Mental Health Ireland […]

4 years ago

Social media is too far gone for kindness to win

Social media is too far gone for kindness to win

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” That’s the message that has cut through in the aftermath of Caroline Flack’s death by suicide. After being charged with domestic abuse, Flack had been designated as a public enemy, and reaped the kind of venom that the internet and tabloid newspapers reserve for their […]

7 years ago