Ella Flanagan’s wristband invention shortlisted for Dyson Award
Wristband lets mental health nurses discreetly call for help An Irish student has made it into the final 20 of the James Dyson Award 2026 after designing a wristband that allows mental health nurses to discreetly call for help during potentially violent situations. Ella Flanagan, a product design student at TU Dublin, created Noli to […]
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Six in ten people in Ireland now turn to AI for mental health support
42% of those who use AI for mental health almost always follow AI advice without question New research reveals that six in ten people (61%) in Ireland are now turning to AI platforms for mental health support, with a third saying that the advice has led to harmful behaviour. Among people in Ireland using AI […]
3 weeks ago
World Suicide Prevention Day: Four in five suicides in Ireland are men
Suicide is the leading cause of death among men aged 15 to 29 in Ireland. World Suicide Prevention Day has seen a number of Irish charities call for greater urgency in how Ireland talks about and responds to men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The call comes as figures show men continue to be disproportionately […]
1 month ago
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 […]
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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 […]
2 months ago
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 […]
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