Mental Health Archives – The College View

Dark days and dark minds – gym owners protest closures under Level 5

November 11, 2020

“For a lot of people the gym is the
only release they have”

Identifying and dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder

November 11, 2020

Now that we are facing darker evenings, some people may develop symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, affecting their mood and mental health.

How to take care of your mental health during COVID-19

October 28, 2020

Whether you’re feeling stressed because of online lectures, anxious about COVID-19 or missing a decent gin and tonic, not to mention your friends, taking the time to look out for your mental health has never been more important.

Taking care of your mental health in uncertain times

July 21, 2020

On the 15th of July the Irish government announced that we will not be able to progress into phase 4 of easing Covid-19 restrictions. This uncertainty, along with other unpredictable elements of the pandemic has

Stretched to the limit: Ireland is lacking in specialist doctors to treat children’s mental health

April 21, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has drawn public and political attention to the Irish health system and the courageous work of health workers on the front line. Before the pandemic struck, reporters from The College View identified

Stretched to the limit: Children with mental illness treated as “second class citizens”

April 21, 2020

Moore believes that because Slaney House wasn’t seen as a “proper” clinical service, it was not subject to normal hygiene rules in healthcare facilities and “the dirt at times was disgusting”.

Self care routines perfect for relaxing after stress filled days

March 29, 2020

It’s important to take good care of your body, both physically and mentally every day, not just when you’re feeling sick. Learning how to eat right, exercise regularly and take time-out when you need it are the main aspects of self-care and can help you stay healthy and less stressed.

When boredom strikes: Best board games for your mental health

March 27, 2020

As the Coronavirus pandemic takes over the world and most of the country is forced to stay at home, boredom is the new reality. Social distancing has cancelled or closed almost all of our sources of entertainment. So how can you keep yourself and the family amused this period?

The impacts of fashion pressure

March 15, 2020

Fashion pressure might not seem like a serious concern because of everything going on in the world right now, but it has negative impacts that have been happening for centuries and it’s still happening today. Each season there is something new and trendy that everybody seems to be wearing and naturally, we want it too. Especially in teenagers and young adults, who are still trying to find their fashion sense and personal identities, fashion pressure is most often seen. With the amount of affordable shops following trends of much more expensive ones, some people feel that there is no excuse not to look trendy as you don’t have to spend a fortune.

Are the Irish a happy nation?

March 15, 2020

The survey, which is carried out by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network surveys 156 countries worldwide on how their citizens view their own personal happiness levels. From this, a report is formed which ranks each country following the feedback from the survey.

The effects of exercise on mental health

March 15, 2020

Exercise is not just about improving your physique or losing weight. People who regularly exercise tend to do so because it gives them a sense of well-being and is scientifically proven to improve your mental health.

Regular exercise can have a positive impact on depression, anxiety and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your energy, making you feel better throughout the long college day.

A new year resolution of having no resolutions

February 5, 2020

Year on year we constantly feel the need to change something about ourselves, but why? With social media depicting “perfect lives” more than ever before, we often want to live up to that expectation and feel the need to finally achieve some sort of fulfilment in the new year.

DCU ends pilot year partnership with Inspire Wellbeing

December 11, 2019

The trial ended in September and DCU will not continue to work with Inspire Wellbeing, as it was difficult to control the service costs and funding is limited.

Minding your physical and mental health during the Christmas period

December 11, 2019

As the Christmas period vastly approaches, the horrific recurring thoughts of spending money and wondering where did that year go, can lead into a season that can be a stressful time for many people, leaving us to wonder, is Andy Williams correct in saying this is the “most wonderful time of the year!”

Lack of support for people suffering from a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health difficulties

December 11, 2019

DCU researchers have conducted a study on the community impact of Dual Diagnosis, a combination of substance abuse and mental health difficulties.

Self-care is a priority for young people, now more than ever

November 27, 2019

You can’t pour from an empty cup as they say.

Using dark humour to get through college

November 27, 2019

Whether we’ve been having a bad day and have said it as a form of relief, humour or just having heard it in passing, we have all experienced the phrase “I want to die,” but seldom do we ever really mean it.

24/7 mental health text line launched by USI

November 27, 2019

A 24/7 mental health text line, where students can speak to trained volunteers about mental helath issues was launched by the USI

The season of SAD

November 27, 2019

It was also found that young people are generally more susceptible to developing SAD, particularly in countries with pronounced seasonal changes.

Lig do scíth, le do thoil!

October 30, 2019

Cúpla nód chun suaimhneas intinne a fháil, bain sult.

Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan opens up about mental health

October 16, 2019

Kodaline’s frontman Steve Garrigan has recently opened up about his struggles with anxiety and is urging others to follow in his footsteps after suffering in silence with it for years.

USI statistics show a rise in student Mental Health issues

October 16, 2019

According to its key findings, 38.4 per cent of students are experiencing extremely severe levels of anxiety, 29.9 per cent are experiencing depression and 17.3 per cent are feeling stressed.

Anxiety on the rise

October 16, 2019

It is completely normal to be anxious or worried about events that will happen in the future, however, if these feelings become constant and cause significant stress, then it could be considered a serious mental illness.

Jameela Jamil and the fad diet industry

April 15, 2019

Eating disorders account for 14.4% of childhood and adolescent admissions, girls make up 89% of these admissions.

Life with less clutter

April 15, 2019

Waking up in a clean room already makes you feel like you’ve started out the day on the right foot. It’s time to get the big yellow skip out, and start getting rid of things that don’t ‘spark joy’ .