Psychological Society of Ireland

Colleges struggle to cope with demand for counselling from students under pressure

Turning something over in our heads incessantly can add to the stress

Tell Me About It: 'I'm terrified I will not play a part in my child's life'

Adviser on RTÉ show says online trolling has taken a ‘personal and professional toll’

A quarter-century after divorce became legal, it is still costly, traumatic and isolating

Issue now ‘one of the direst challenges’ facing State, Children’s Rights Alliance chief warns

Mental health professionals say many of us are hurting badly from the Covid-19 pandemic

Key to dealing with issue is to ride out incidents and challenge beliefs leading to them

Seasonal Affective Disorder is very similar to depression as we classically know it but it has a qualifier in that it has a seasonal pattern

Family of Ronan Power (52) waited more than 18 months to give him a proper farewell

Be clear about what you need, and check they are accredited by a recognised body

The comforter – the special item that makes a child feel secure – is the focus of #IBelongToo

Hospitals reminded that bans on attending scans and births are not national policy

Taoiseach says partners of expectant mothers should be allowed to join them in hospital

Tell Me About It: ‘My husband is angry with me, as he believes I have not thought this through’

Dear Trish: ‘I would describe myself as the embodiment of Walter Mitty and Walter White’

Faster evaluation of those with acute needs only making things worse, experts say

Tell Me About It: ‘The frequency at which he views porn while in work is also worrying’

I find her cynicism obnoxious, and we have little in common except our children

Tell Me About It: There is emotional and psychological damage being inflicted

Most assessments of children with disabilities not completed within statutory timeframe

Hospital life has altered beyond recognition, writes Gaye Cunnane of St James’s Hospital

Part of the stress is that we have lost structure to our days, so try to set up a new routine

Tell Me About It: Meeting my friend is not an option as she is in such a high-risk group

It’s not enough to be a good listener – becoming qualified to give others advice on how to live their lives takes time, money and commitment

Tell me about it: Becoming friends with someone, as opposed to casual lovers, takes effort

‘It has real consequences for people’s well-being and mental health,’ Professor says

Many activities or none? Experts advise on how to meet your child’s potential

Sonia Livingstone says young people’s digital lives raise questions about rights, responsibilities

Moving to a remote Co Wicklow cottage taught me how to be happy in my own company

Dublin 8 retail and office property produces rent roll of €237,550 from five tenancies

We look at the academic, practical, and financial factors students should consider before deciding on a college or course

Psychologist warns against being too attached to tradition and leaving work pile up

Tell Me About It: I am a 24-year-old male and I have never been physically attracted to anyone, either male or female

With a bit of flair and imagination, companies can throw a memorable office party without spending a fortune

A sample of courses from Ireland’s universities, ITs and smaller colleges

I need to know why I’ve developed weak legs. But what else will the scan tell me?

‘Many people view going to a therapist as somewhere between the confessional and the court room,’ says Prof Jim Lucey

Obituary: Dermot Ryan’s life was driven by a sharp academic mind and a musical soul

Peter McGuire speaks to three careers experts about the most frequently asked questions they face and the most common scenarios facing their clients