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Holly Carpenter Opens Up About Her Decision To Go Sober: "The Best Decision I've Ever Made"

Entertainment

12 Oct, 2024

Holly Carpenter Opens Up About Her Decision To Go Sober: "The Best Decision I've Ever Made"


Holly Carpenter has shared the reason why she’s gone sober in an emotional video uploaded to Instagram on Thursday evening....

FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Drug: A Breakthrough After Decades of Limited Options

Health

28 Sep, 2024

FDA Approves New Schizophrenia Drug: A Breakthrough After Decades of Limited Options


Sept. 27, 2024 – In a breakthrough for people living with schizophrenia, the FDA has approved a new oral medication...

FDA Approves Cobenfy: First New Schizophrenia Treatment in 70 Years

Health

27 Sep, 2024

FDA Approves Cobenfy: First New Schizophrenia Treatment in 70 Years


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s (BMY) highly anticipated schizophrenia drug, Cobenfy. It’s...

Joe Brolly: 'I Was Convinced I Would Be Unmasked As A Fraud'

Entertainment

27 Sep, 2024

Joe Brolly: 'I Was Convinced I Would Be Unmasked As A Fraud'


Joe Brolly has revealed that a counsellor once told him he was ‘a manipulator’ and left him in ‘floods of...

US Suicide Rates Remain High, But 988 Lifeline Offers Hope

Health

27 Sep, 2024

US Suicide Rates Remain High, But 988 Lifeline Offers Hope


Preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) paints a sobering picture. The number of suicide deaths...

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being

Local

26 Sep, 2024

Lake County Parks: A Sanctuary for Holistic Health and Well-Being


From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond to Deep River County Park in Hobart to Stoney Run County Park in...

Mum's Anguish as Inquest Opens into Daughter's Death in Derbyshire Prison

World

26 Sep, 2024

Mum's Anguish as Inquest Opens into Daughter's Death in Derbyshire Prison


A grieving mother has spoken of her anguish ahead of an inquest into her daughter's death. Saria Hart was pronounced...

Why Rewatching Your Favorite Shows is Actually Good for Your Mental Health

Health

25 Sep, 2024

Why Rewatching Your Favorite Shows is Actually Good for Your Mental Health


How often do you find yourself hitting “play” on an old favourite, reliving the same TV episodes you’ve seen before...

Chappell Roan: From Missouri's Vet Family to Pop Superstar - Can She Handle the Pressure?

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Chappell Roan: From Missouri's Vet Family to Pop Superstar - Can She Handle the Pressure?


In many ways, pop singer Chappell Roan’s show in Dublin resembles the Platonic ideal of a gig. It’s like watching...

Hector Ó hEochagáin Opens Up About Grief: 'It's A Learning Curve'

Entertainment

23 Sep, 2024

Hector Ó hEochagáin Opens Up About Grief: 'It's A Learning Curve'


It feels as though the Irish language is undergoing something of a renaissance. Thanks to the acclaimed film An Cailín...

Glentoran Boss Warns Young Players of Social Media's Dark Side: 'It's So Easy to Assassinate'

Sports

20 Sep, 2024

Glentoran Boss Warns Young Players of Social Media's Dark Side: 'It's So Easy to Assassinate'


Glentoran manager Declan Devine has warned his young players at The Oval to be aware of the perils of using...

NRL Legend Mark Carroll Shares Devastating CTE Update: 'I've Got Anxiety, I'm So Tight'

Sports

20 Sep, 2024

NRL Legend Mark Carroll Shares Devastating CTE Update: 'I've Got Anxiety, I'm So Tight'


Manly legend Mark Carroll has shared a devastating update on his tragic health battle with a degenerative brain disease. The...

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Help Your Kids Cope with the Stress

Health

20 Sep, 2024

Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Help Your Kids Cope with the Stress


The school year is now well underway for students and parents. While the Back-to-School season can bring about excitement, it...

Carly Gregg Murder Trial: Defense Claims Teenager Experienced Mental Health Crisis

World

19 Sep, 2024

Carly Gregg Murder Trial: Defense Claims Teenager Experienced Mental Health Crisis


After days of testimony that included security and police body camera video, the trial for a Rankin County teenager accused...

The Heartbreak of War: How a Veteran Found His New Normal After Nine Deployments

World

19 Sep, 2024

The Heartbreak of War: How a Veteran Found His New Normal After Nine Deployments


Anyone who has started a band, built a business or developed a community outreach has already done the semi-impossible: They’ve...

John Barrowman Confesses Suicidal Thoughts After 'Flashing Scandal' and 'Cancellation'

Entertainment

19 Sep, 2024

John Barrowman Confesses Suicidal Thoughts After 'Flashing Scandal' and 'Cancellation'


Shamed star John Barrowman has revealed how he contemplated suicide after he was caught up in an X-rated scandal that...

Hayden Panettiere's Heartbreaking Confession: 'I Lost Half of My Soul' After Brother's Death

Entertainment

19 Sep, 2024

Hayden Panettiere's Heartbreaking Confession: 'I Lost Half of My Soul' After Brother's Death


Hayden Panettiere is opening up about the sudden loss of her brother, Jansen, who died at age 28 last year....

B.C. To Introduce Involuntary Care for Those With Severe Addiction and Mental Health Issues

World

16 Sep, 2024

B.C. To Introduce Involuntary Care for Those With Severe Addiction and Mental Health Issues


British Columbia will be opening “highly secure facilities” where people with serious addiction and mental health issues, as well as...

Every Brilliant Thing: A Sudbury Theatre Production Exploring Mental Health and Hope

Entertainment

16 Sep, 2024

Every Brilliant Thing: A Sudbury Theatre Production Exploring Mental Health and Hope


There's a new one-man play being staged in Sudbury by the local theatre troupe known as YES Theatre/STC. It's called...

Chef Kevin Dundon Opens Up About Hitting 'Rock Bottom' and Losing Three Stone: 'I Was Totally Depressed'

World

15 Sep, 2024

Chef Kevin Dundon Opens Up About Hitting 'Rock Bottom' and Losing Three Stone: 'I Was Totally Depressed'


Irish chef Kevin Dundon has opened up about his journey with health, weight loss and finding a healthier headspace. The...

ADHD Diagnosis Surge: Is It Real or a Social Media Trend?

Health

15 Sep, 2024

ADHD Diagnosis Surge: Is It Real or a Social Media Trend?


Four years ago Dr Doug McKechnie, a GP, noticed a sharp increase in people coming to his surgery seeking an...

Strictly's Pete Wicks' Heartbreaking Story: How He Saved His Mum's Life at 12

Entertainment

14 Sep, 2024

Strictly's Pete Wicks' Heartbreaking Story: How He Saved His Mum's Life at 12


As Pete Wicks makes his debut on Strictly Come Dancing’s launch show tonight he will be cheered on by his...

Gweru Businessman Accused of Double Murder Stripped Naked in Court, Declared Mentally Unfit for Trial

World

14 Sep, 2024

Gweru Businessman Accused of Double Murder Stripped Naked in Court, Declared Mentally Unfit for Trial


The trial of Peter Dube, a Gweru businessman accused of double murder and two counts of attempted murder, was abruptly...

M4 Motorway Closure in Sydney Causes Major Traffic Delays: What You Need to Know

World

13 Sep, 2024

M4 Motorway Closure in Sydney Causes Major Traffic Delays: What You Need to Know


A police operation on Friday morning brought the M4 Motorway in Sydney to a standstill, leaving commuters facing lengthy delays...

Love Island's Amber Gill Opens Up About Her ADHD Diagnosis: 'Relief and Sadness'

Entertainment

12 Sep, 2024

Love Island's Amber Gill Opens Up About Her ADHD Diagnosis: 'Relief and Sadness'


Love Island's Amber Gill has revealed she felt both “relief and sadness” following her ADHD diagnosis at the age of...

Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge in Nashville: Rock Star's Act of Kindness Saves Life

World

12 Sep, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi Helps Talk Woman Off Bridge in Nashville: Rock Star's Act of Kindness Saves Life


Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, famous for his hit ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, recently found himself in a life-saving situation...

Ted Lasso Inspires NRLW Team: How the Show's Message of Optimism Boosts Performance

Sports

12 Sep, 2024

Ted Lasso Inspires NRLW Team: How the Show's Message of Optimism Boosts Performance


The world of professional sports is often seen as a realm of grit, determination, and unwavering focus on winning. However,...

North Kerry CAMHS Review Delayed by a Year: A Growing Number of Apologies Issued

World

11 Sep, 2024

North Kerry CAMHS Review Delayed by a Year: A Growing Number of Apologies Issued


A major review of cases at a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) facility in the south-west will take...

World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative and Starting Conversations

World

10 Sep, 2024

World Suicide Prevention Day: Changing the Narrative and Starting Conversations


On Tuesday, 10 September, communities around the world will come together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This day aims...

Why This Psychiatrist Chose Rural Victoria Over a Big City Career: A Powerful Story of Passion and Dedication

World

9 Sep, 2024

Why This Psychiatrist Chose Rural Victoria Over a Big City Career: A Powerful Story of Passion and Dedication


Almost 90 per cent of psychiatrists working in Australia do so in cities - with over twice the number of...

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