Mental Health
USI: Increased College Spaces “Futile” Amid Accommodation Crisis
The Union of Students in Ireland has said that increasing the number of third-level places without extra accommodation and services is a "populist" and "futile" move by Government.
Trinity Movember 2020 Raises Funds, Spirits and Expectations
The €75,000 raised by students taking part in the Trinity challenge this year is a €12,000 increase on funds raised in 2019.
Contribution
Medicating my Depression was a Lifesaver
For Mental Health Week, Anna Moran discusses her experiences with medication and the way in which it changed her life.
Trinity Ability Co-op Launches the Anxiety Project
The project aims to educate Trinity’s staff and students about anxiety and will also provide information on available supports.
Analysis
The Spectre of Male Suicide: Masculinity isn’t the Problem, Our Attitude Towards it is
James Behan analyses the potential causes behind Ireland's abnormally high and worrying male suicide rates.
Mental Health Cuts are a Matter of Life or Death
Aisling Curtis argues that, as one in five young adults experience mental health difficulties, proposed cuts are directly targeting youth health.
Contribution
With Mental Illness, Broken Once Need Not Equate to Broken Forever
Kayle Crosson on her experiences with depression and anxiety, and how you're not alone no matter how low you feel.
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Youth Mental Health Services Must Urgently Improve
While talking about mental ill-health has seen a huge surge in recent years, we remain largely in the dark as to the best way to provide comprehensive, reliable care that catches all individuals in distress.
Contribution
Excessive Medicating is Not the Solution to Mental Illness
Using medicine to treat a physical problem, such as a broken limb or an infection, is an effective way of solving problems, but it's a different story when psychological issues come into play.
“Blue Monday” has Come and Gone, Yet Concerns about Mental Health Remain
Trinity's low dropout rates are emblematic of good quality mental health support services, and the rest of the country should take note.