You’ve heard all the cliches before. Men don’t cry. Blokes shouldn’t talk about their feelings. Harden up. Toughen up. Cheer up. I’ve heard it plenty over the years. From junior footy to NRL grand finals, I was brought up believing — knowing — that when it comes to blokes, tough is everything. If only I… Read More »
RTÉ 2FM launched an initiative, ‘You Ok?’, to put a special focus on young people’s physical and mental health in Ireland, and the importance of staying connected throughout this pandemic. RTÉ 2FM Launches the initiative ‘You Ok?’ Promoting Physical and Mental Health Over the week, 2FM programmes will feature special guests Niall Horan, Roz Purcell… Read More »
Animals in captivity often display repetitive functionless behaviours. Watching my six-year-old pace the yard last week I felt a palpable grief for what he is going through. It reminded me of a haggard tiger I once saw in a zoo – not a place I think I’ll ever feel right visiting again after lockdown. he… Read More »
The Baby Doc Parenting community have today launched their new campaign, #Askheragain, to mark World Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from May 4 to May 10. World Maternal Mental Health Awareness The objective of this campaign is to raise awareness about common mental health issues women face while pregnant, or in the first year… Read More »
Working from home can be quite an adjustment initially. There are some significant pros, like no longer having to wake up earlier to commute or no longer driving back during rush hour. However, at the same time, it can be challenging to find the motivation to work, and it can also lead to feelings of… Read More »
PMS AND PMDD The uterine-chemokine-brain axis: menstrual cycle-associated symptoms (MCAS) are in part mediated by CCL2, CCL5, CCL11, CXCL8 and CXCL10. Roomruangwong C, et al. J Affect Disord 269, 15 May 2020, 85-93. Chemokines produced by the uterus may link the uterus with brain functions via a putative uterine-chemokine-brain axis. Neuroimaging premenstrual dysphoric disorder: A… Read More »