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Practical guides on anxiety, stress, sleep and low mood, written for everyday life in Ireland, to help you understand what you're feeling and find your next step.

Wet grey street with a puddle on a rainy winter day in GalwayWellbeing

Winter blues in Ireland: coping with dark evenings, rain and low mood

When the clocks go back and it's dark by five, low mood can creep in. Practical ways to look after your mood through an Irish winter, and when to get help.

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Leaving Cert stress: how to cope with exam pressure (for students and parents)

Mocks, CAO points and June exams can feel huge. Practical ways for students and parents in Ireland to manage Leaving Cert stress and where to get support.

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How to get mental health support in Ireland: GP, HSE services and where to start

Not sure where to start? How mental health support works in Ireland: your GP, HSE counselling, free helplines, and getting past 'I'm grand'.

6 min readRead the article → Front of a terraced house with red and blue doors in Sandymount, DublinStress

Housing stress in Ireland: how to cope when rent and housing worries take over

Rent going up, a notice to quit, or still in your childhood bedroom at 30? Practical ways to manage housing stress in Ireland and where to get help.

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When family emigrates: coping with distance, goodbyes and missing home

A son in Sydney, a sister in Toronto, or you're the one who left? How to cope with emigration, airport goodbyes and Christmas apart, for Irish families.

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Anxiety: signs, causes and how to cope (an Irish guide)

Racing thoughts, a tight chest, constant worry? The signs and causes of anxiety, practical ways to cope, and where to get support in Ireland.

7 min readRead the article → Person at a desk with their head in their hands after a long working dayStress

Work stress and burnout: how to spot the signs and what to do

Always tired and dreading work? How to tell work stress from burnout, early warning signs, steps to recover, and support options in Ireland.

7 min readRead the article → Person lying awake in bed at night, staring at the ceilingSleep

Can't sleep? How to switch off when worry keeps you awake at night

Lying awake with racing thoughts? Practical, gentle ways to quieten worry at night and improve your sleep, plus when to talk to your GP in Ireland.

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Loneliness in Ireland: why it happens and what really helps

Feeling lonely even around people? Why loneliness happens, the small steps that help, and where to find connection and support in Ireland.

6 min readRead the article → Man on the phone, looking worriedAnxiety

Panic attacks: the signs and how to get through one

Pounding heart, short breath, sudden fear? What happens during a panic attack, how to get through one, and when to seek help in Ireland.

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