2017 · 03. November 2017

I forgot to upload my October 19 Southern Star column! Here it is, somewhat belatedly... Everyone knows what it’s like to be stressed; everyone knows what it’s like to be anxious; everyone knows what it’s like to be down. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how best to manage these problems. It’s hard to overstate the importance of mental health awareness. Globally, over 800,000 people die by suicide every year, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates around 20 times that number...

2017 · 19. October 2017

I’m delighted to have been asked to give a talk on the subject of CBT and mental health at Scannell’s Pharmacy, Ballineen, next Monday, October 23, at 7pm. At the talk, I'll be discussing how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact to influence mood, and how to apply usable CBT techniques to improve quality of life. For further information on same, please see Scannell's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/scannells.pharmacyballineen/