Why ‘Mental Health Awareness’ Falls Short in Toxic Workplaces Workplace discrimination against individuals with mental health issues persists, even as companies claim to be more open to employing those with such challenges. In reality, many people with known mental health conditions already hold positions in the workforce. So why do we continue to…
The Hidden Cost of Neglect – How Ireland’s Cervical Check Scandal Changed Women’s Lives Forever Living as young woman in Ireland whilst the cervical check scandal first appeared in the public eye meant that the topic of female reproductive health went from a stigmatised taboo to an all-consuming national conversation. Advocates such as Vicky Phelan brought the conversation…
Physical Vascular Therapy is a revolutionary treatment that targets key areas of the body using a pulsed electromagnetic field to deliver a special, patented signal configuration. This therapy aims to improve restricted microcirculation, which is the blood flow in the smallest blood vessels. By enhancing microcirculation, Physical Vascular Therapy supports cell maintenance, ensuring that cells…
The hidden cost of skipping holidays that is hurting your workforce. A recent survey by FRS Recruitment has revealed a concerning trend – over 40% of workers failed to use their full holiday entitlements last year. This statistic is alarming, considering the critical role that rest and recuperation play in maintaining both physical and…
What we need to teach kids about the psychology of bullying. Children’s schools are inspected and regularly checked by professionals to ensure safety from the harm of fire. Not only are the building and facilities, with specific attention to risks like electrical wiring, assessed by firefighters, but the whole school from the principal to the youngest student…
A Staggering 26,000 Domestic Abuse Reports Made to Gardaí Since June 2024: A Harrowing Reality In a shocking revelation, a staggering 26,000 reports of domestic abuse have been made to An Garda Síochána since the beginning of June 2024. This grim statistic equates to one report every ten minutes, highlighting the pervasive and relentless…
Addressing the Epidemic of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ireland through Early Education The Taoiseach’s recent declaration of an “epidemic” of sexual and gender-based violence in Ireland highlights a pressing and pervasive issue within society. The reality of this crisis has been brought into sharp focus by recent high-profile cases, including the tragic stories of…
The recent revelation that a Dublin maternity hospital has appointed Dr. Christopher Morris, a doctor with a criminal conviction for assaulting two women, to a position where he will likely treat domestic violence victims, raises profound concerns about the priorities and values within our health system. This situation not only highlights the systemic failure…
The recent case of a doctor convicted of raping his wife is an unsettling reminder of the persistent issue of violence and entitlement that men often exhibit towards women. The doctor, a 36-year-old Leinster resident, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the horrific crime of anal rape and false imprisonment. This case…
I help clients heal after pregnancy loss so I figure it’s better to answer your questions here, with accurate info in a post. After all I’m a qualified gynae nurse and midwife as well as a therapist. You wish you’d understood what miscarriage is before it happened, not blamed yourself. You wish took time…