Bi- Polar Disorder
Bipolar disorder used to be called ‘manic depression’. As the name suggests, it is characterized by episodes of very low mood or depression and/or high... Read More
Your Mental Health
This information is brought to you by the HSE and the National Office for Suicide Prevention via their national website yourmentalhealth.ieOne in four of us will experience some mental health problems in our lifetime. It’s important to understand the basic facts of mental health, be able to recognise signs of mental health problems and understand types of mental health problems. In this section, you will find information on some of the most common mental health problems faced by people in Donegal and throughout Ireland.
Common Problems
Depression
Everyone feels down, fed-up, miserable or sad from time to time. These feelings don’t typically last longer than a few days or a week, and... Read More
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are complex and potentially life threatening mental health problems. Typically when we think about eating disorders, we think of someone who is very... Read More
Panic Attacks
Sudden episodes of intense fear or anxiety are called panic attacks. They tend to be short lived but severe and very frightening. Panic attacks can initially... Read More
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health diagnosis often used to describe experiences such as disturbances in your thoughts, perceptions, emotions and behaviour. About one in every 100... Read More
Suicidal Thoughts
Experiencing a lot of emotional pain or distress, and losing hope that things can improve, can lead to suicidal thoughts. There are a lot of... Read More
Supporting Others
Advice on supporting a friend or family member going through a mental health difficulty.
Supporting Others
When a friend or family member is going through a difficult time, it can be worrying for everyone involved. You might find it hard to... Read More