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Bebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?
A new study claims that "internet addiction" is linked to depression. But hold on-- is there even such thing as internet addiction?! [Continue readingBebo, Farmville, Mafia Wars, twitter… is the internet just getting too addictive?]
An intro to mental health difficulties: how much do you know?
What's your mental health literacy? You probably know good mental health is something you have to maintain, but what about mental health difficulties? Get up to speed in a nifty, and dispel any myths you might have heard. [Continue readingAn intro to mental health difficulties: how much do you know?]
What is 'Mental Health' anyway?
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If you're new here, and want to know more about mental health in general, here's a good place to start. [Continue readingWhat is 'Mental Health' anyway?]
Children's Rights Alliance awards Gov't a D- in Mental Health
In the Children's Rights Alliance's 'Report Card 2010' the Government got an E grade, with some progress happening in Mental Health. What changes do you want to see? [Continue readingChildren's Rights Alliance awards Gov't a D- in Mental Health]
A good decade for Psychology research
The coming decade may hold breakthroughs in Psychological research and treatment. Guest blogger Niall talks about the changes to come and some current initiatives. [Continue readingA good decade for Psychology research]
I won't let it stop me
When I got the news all I could think about was how having epilepsy would mean no more basketball, no more dancing, I just wouldn't be able to ever lead the same life I had. [Continue readingI won't let it stop me]
How does the world feel... right now?
Over at WeFeelFine.org they're doing some really cool stuff with showing how people all over the world are feeling at the moment-- and how they're showing it on Facebook, twitter, and blogs. Check it out-- [Continue readingHow does the world feel... right now?]
Back to school roundup
Going back to school or university after the holidays can be tough. You might be excited, or sad that days of lie-ins are over. Whatever you’re feeling, here are a few tips to help you get back into the right frame of mind for going back to school. [Continue readingBack to school roundup]
4 tips for New Years' resolutions that are good for your Mental Health
A lot of New Year's Resolutions are negative (don't smoke, don't eat sweets, etc). Being positive is better for your mental health, so what makes a good New Year's Resolution? [Continue reading4 tips for New Years' resolutions that are good for your Mental Health]
Christmas, floods, and good neighbours
Well its that time of the year again... Christmas. What's it all about? Well, the Christmas spirit was in action when I was down in Cork last month. [Continue readingChristmas, floods, and good neighbours]
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Video: Real people aren't perfect & perfect people aren't real.
Looking in the mirror... looking in magazines. What if you don't like what you see? Check out this video by a group of young people at the Bridge to College. [Continue readingVideo: Real people aren't perfect & perfect people aren't real.]
Are Twilight's Bella & Edward In An Abusive Relationship?
Livejournal user kar3ning went to see the film New Moon last week and realized something strange was going on… Edward and Bella show all the signs of an abusive relationship. [Continue readingAre Twilight's Bella & Edward In An Abusive Relationship?]
What is happiness? And is it up to you?
Research shows much of your happiness really can be up to you. Understand what happiness is, what it isn't, and how to work towards being happier. [Continue readingWhat is happiness? And is it up to you?]