News - Mental health
Longford man calls for more conversations on mental health
A Longford man is exploring 30 counties in November to raise funds for suicide prevention and to remember his younger brother
Nov 24, 2021 16:54
Senator calls for Castlerea mental health service to be fully operational
The Minister was answering questions raised by Eugene Murphy in the Seanad today.
Nov 10, 2021 17:28
Significant increase in calls to childline over self harm issues
The ISPCC is highlighting the issue to the Oireachtas today.
Oct 20, 2021 09:31
LISTEN: Local family devastated by son's suicide call for action to tackle online bullying
His family have spoken to Joe Finnegan in a very moving interview aired on Shannonside FM this morning.
Oct 19, 2021 15:18
Rise in demand for eating disorder services in Roscommon
Oct 6, 2021 13:42
Roscommon mother and daughter duo abseil for suicide awareness charity
The duo took on the challenge in September in aid of Suicide or Survive.
Oct 3, 2021 10:12
10 schools locally taking part in national healthy homework programme
Laya Super Troopers encourages children and families to integrate healthy activities into their daily lives.
Sep 26, 2021 10:38
Roscommon volunteers launch directory of mental health services
The directory is available in Roscommon libraries, Family Resource Centres, the Primary Care Centre and Citizens Information offices.
Sep 19, 2021 09:27
Local men to mark World Suicide Prevention day with fundraising beard shave
The local men will raise money for Athlone and Midlands Samaritans as part of the fundraising event.
Sep 10, 2021 17:25
Strong improvement recorded at local mental health service following inspection
The service was praised for the safeguards put in place to protect residents from Covid-19
Aug 16, 2021 08:18
Parents are being reminded about importance of their own mental wellbeing
Jun 19, 2021 12:16
Mental health crisis among family carers the past year
Carers have been experiencing a major mental stretch following the Pandemic.
May 29, 2021 10:52
TD calls for full funding to be provided to staff Castlerea's E-Mental Health Hub
The service was opened last September by head of the HSE Paul Reid
May 20, 2021 17:47
MHC report highlights concerns at Roscommon mental health unit premises
Overall compliance increased to 94%
May 11, 2021 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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