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,...
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May 14, 20203 min
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...
Apr 28, 20203 min
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...
Dec 8, 20193 min
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...
Dec 7, 20195 min
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...
Dec 5, 20192 min
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...
Dec 2, 20193 min
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...
Nov 30, 20194 min
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...
Nov 24, 20193 min
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...
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