Rural Life
Farm families from across Donegal are invited to attend the Connecting for Life Donegal Farmers' Harvest of Hope wellbeing festival
An independent senator has called for commitments around the impacts of mental health on farm families and communities in election manifestos.
Veterinary surgeon, Dr. Sinéad Mellett, has just published a book 'Tails of Curious Cases' which traces her journey into veterinary medici...
Older male farmers in Ireland appear to have the highest suicide risk, when compared to non-farmer males of same ages, a new study found.
Meath Macra na Feirme will host its annual Parade of Light tractor run again on Saturday, January 13 at 6.00a.m.
The Make the Moove charity has launched a new free service for communities that have been impacted by tragedies.
A charity tractor run in aid of a family bereaved by suicide will take place from Whitegate GAA grounds in east Clare on October 1.
'Rev For Trev', a tractor run to raise funds for Pieta House and Teac Tom, will be held on May 29 in memory of a young farmer who died by suicide.
A woman from a farming background who is involved in the opening of SOSAD (Save our sons and daughters) is urging farmers and rural people to reach out for help if they are struggling with mental health issues.
"Never be a prisoner to the fears and thoughts of the mind and while life is tough, never be afraid to reach out for help of any kind."
The easing of lockdown restrictions saw an increase in the number of people of all ages seeking counselling support from North West STOP.
Online gambling addiction; bullying; and isolation are part of the cruel reality faced by many availing of the services of Northwest Stop.
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern recently opened up about his grandfather committing suicide on the RTE One programme Who Do You Think You Are?
A Donegal woman who lost her brother in tragic circumstances has plans to run wellness events on her farm and in her local community.
Individually, we all need to tackle the stigma that leads people to the doors of Pieta House, Brian Higgins the CEO of Pieta House has said.
Agri Politics
Those working in the farming, fishing, and forestry occupational group in the have the highest suicide rates, a new study has found.
Depression is a mental illness and it is no different to any other sickness, according to George Graham.
