I spent almost 50% of my time on this earth disguising, ignoring and waging war against my mind, which at times seemed hell bent on destroying every relationship, career and passion that I pursued. I ...
Warning: This video deals with sensitive themes involving suicide & Bullying. Viewer Discretion advised. This powerful film by Gerard Walsh tells Coco’s story. The film speaks to Jackie Fox about her ...
Life gets messy and busy and tiring, yes – but life is also beautiful and momentous and joyous and bright. We often let the little things get us down, which is why it is so important to note all the ...
The relationship between technology use and mental health is multifaceted. Advocates of technology tout its benefits, like how its presence has impacted the counselling industry and given patients ...
“People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used.” – John Green I remember the first ...
In this A Lust for Life live webinar, Niall Breslin chats with Cian Costello, Leaving Cert student and host of The Student Perspective Podcast, about what the Leaving Cert students are going through, ...
Imagination is the faculty of the mind that forms new ideas, associations, and see’s possibilities. It is an under-appreciated yet critical element of creativity and innovation. Many writers and ...
It can be hard to admit to people that, five years on, I continue to take anti-depressants daily. It’s this whole notion of recovery. The ‘No more down days, No more pills’ recovery. Rarely in ...
Here is a short article designed to introduce you to the topic of mindfulness. This notion stems from many ancient eastern philosophies such as Buddhism, Zen, Yoga, and Hinduism. As humans, it is our ...
Grief, the universal reaction to loss, affects everyone. Death being inevitable, the loss of significant people in our lives is bound to occur. The grieving process, therefore, is both a normal and ...
As a person with mental health challenges, I’d like to share a four-month adventure of embodying the signs of good mental health in my life. Check out which sign appeals to you! 1. Open to surprises: ...
At the beginning of the calendar year the powerful element of Time shouts to everyone ‘It’s time for new, it’s time to manifest, to make resolute, to affirm’. This announcement may or may not come at ...