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Building mental resilience

11 Apr 2017

“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists” – Japanese Proverb So here’s a scenario. Person A and Person B have e ...

Asking for help

07 Apr 2017

Ever heard or said the following: “Ah, sure I’ll be grand”, “Don’t bother, I can handle it”, “Feelings? Nope, I don’t want to talk a ...

MyMind Video Series: Maureen Finucane

27 Mar 2017

In the latest instalment of the MyMind video series, Cork-based therapist Maureen Finucane talks about the Person-Centred approach t ...

Alcohol and your mental health

16 Mar 2017

St. Patrick’s Day, the day where everyone wears green and becomes a little bit Irish. Whether you call him St. Paddy, St. Pat or Lá ...

How to talk to a loved one with an eating disorder

03 Mar 2017

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (#NEDAW17) is coming to a close. The theme of this years campaign is “It’s Time to Talk Abo ...

How to manage self-expectations

24 Feb 2017

“New year, new me”. Sound familiar? I thought so. This term seems to be more popular at the start of a new year or season. Even as w ...

The road to a more assertive you

21 Feb 2017

We are human and humans are sociable animals. Communication forms the foundation of our interactions everyday, so it is important th ...

5 steps to a healthier relationship

16 Feb 2017

While Valentine’s Day is a prime opportunity to show your partner how you feel, it is also important to show your affection on the o ...

Combatting insecurities in your relationship

15 Feb 2017

Now that we know how to boost our self-esteem going into a relationship, what do we do when we get there? No matter how much we lear ...

Debunking 10 mental health myths

10 Feb 2017

What is mental health? When does mental health turn to mental illness? This is a topic that we are seeing again and again in the med ...