When the load can’t be lightened, we must try to strengthen the back
Most of you don’t know me, and quite possibly many of you never will, but for those of you from Tipperary – I was your ambassador in Tralee as the 2010 Tipperary Rose. Although the duties of a Rose are...
View ArticleNetwork Event 2010
On Saturday we had our first big network event at ReachOut.com! It was a day to say a big thank you to everyone who got involved in the past year and to meet people who want to get involved in the...
View ArticleIt’s our birthday today!
Happy Birthday to us, happy birthday to us …We are one year old today! And you wouldn’t know it, in fact we were just discussing here that this last year has been akin to a dog year, when you look at...
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Thanks!
Exciting news! You might remember back in 2010, we ran a survey on ReachOut.com asking you about mental health issues and what you do to get information and support if you needed it. Loads of people...
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Remembering by candlelight
Rachel Breslin, the Welfare Officer in UCD writes here about the Please Talk Candlelit vigil they held in UCD last week. Candlelit vigils are taking place across Irish college campuses throughout...
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When private troubles become public concern
Watching the face of Michael Owen on Match of the Day the other night, reading quotes from Robbie Savage and others who had been close to Gary Speed, it seemed a sadly typical scenario was playing out....
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Getting through the silly season
So you have your elf costume and your christmas jumper but is there anything else you should be considering before you head out the door? Party time There are loads of parties going on whether it’s...
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Holiday survival guide
Christmas is a time of turkey, tinsel and goodwill to all……well…..most anyway. But no matter how much you love your family being enclosed in a small space with them for an extended period of time can...
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Supporting a loved one
When someone close to us is going through a tough time it can be hard to deal with. Supporting them can be stressful and can lead to overwhelming emotions of our own. It’s only natural to want to...
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Coffee, muffins, music and support ReachOut.com
Over the next few weeks Spin 1038 are running a pop-up café where listeners can come and hang out at the Dundrum Town Centre. The Spin Café will be selling tea, coffee and muffins with your favorite...
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Coronation Street highlights bullying
Any fans of Corrie out there? Maybe even for some it’s a secret guilty pleasure. Recently in Coronation Street, a character Faye was being bullied by girls in school. One of the things they were...
View ArticleWorld Suicide Prevention Day
Today, 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. Though the day is about prevention, take a moment to remember those who have died by suicide. Prevention Most people do know someone who has been...
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The perfect family
You may have heard our ads on the on the radio recently. If you haven’t, have a listen to our perfect family advertisement . They’re a bit sarcastic but the point is clear. Nobody lives in the perfect...
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Learning to open up in the world of sport
Colm, an avid sports fan, is not only entertained but any kind of sport going, but encouraged by a new honesty about mental health, showing the human-side in the sporting world. I think it’s fair to...
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When tragedy strikes
Tragedy comes in all different forms; sometimes it’s close to home and sometimes, it’s thousands of miles away, yet we still feel its impact. Vicky writes about the effect of the coverage of the Boston...
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Two-way conversation about mental health
Today marks the beginning of the Green Ribbon campaign to get Ireland talking about mental health. Let’s get this conversation started, right? When I was 14 years-old my best friend told me, “If...
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Men’s Health Week 2013
This week is International Men’s Health Week, landing at the same time as the release of Man of Steel, the new superman film. Action men “Action Men: Turning Words into Action” could be a slogan for...
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Father’s (Hallmark) Day 2013
This Sunday is Father’s Day. A chance to express gratitude and thanks for all your dad has done. Or if your father is no-longer with you, then it might be a day of remembrance. Marking the occasion...
View ArticleTheJournal.ie – article on World Suicide Prevention Day
ReachOut.com’s Derek Chambers highlights the challenges we face in our response to suicide. This piece was published on thejournal.ie 10 September, 2012. More than anything, this is a time to remember...
View ArticleNigella’s not alone in suffering domestic abuse
If you’ve accessed any media in the past week you’ll know about the horrific images of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her husband Charles Saatchi. For anyone who hasn’t, they were of the couple...
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