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Deficiencies rife in flawed Dying with Dignity Bill

Proposed legislation should be referred to respected Citizens' Assembly. The right to die already exists in Ireland. Suicide is legal,...

Interview: How hospitals are trying to protect staff’s mental health in social distancing era

Paul D’Alton brings in psychological first aid at St Vincent’s hospital as form of support Social-distancing measures have diminished the...

We're so much more than our fear - as brave frontline staff are showing

Fear is hard-wired into the human brain and is a completely normal response when we are in immediate danger. When fear strikes, our...

Seven Signs of Life review: Bold, courageous and most welcome

Aoife Abbey gives voice to the complexity of what it means to be a human being. Over the past number of years a genre in literature...

A life dedicated to dying well

Our citizens will die better in a culture and setting where we can approach, rather than avoid, our mortality. At the end of life there...

Interview: Mental health should be sixth vital sign in hospitals

Mental health should be sixth vital sign in hospitals, says Dr Paul D'Alton. Clinical psychologist Dr Paul D’Alton would like to see...

We are failing the psychological needs of cancer patients

Late last year, shortly before his death, the brave, generous and dignified Hugh Cooney highlighted the lack of adequate psychological...

Social injustice and inequality play a pivotal role in mental health of citizens

It is abundantly clear that the chronic stress inherent in disadvantaged communities has significant impact on their mental health. On...

Suicide prevention plan misses out on crucial early years

'Connecting for Life', the new Suicide Prevention Strategy launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Primary and Social Care...