10% IRISH TEENS ARE DEPRESSED; Therapists battle to stem illness.Byline: MARIE Marie (mərē`), 1875–1938, queen of Romania, consort of Ferdinand. The daughter of Alfred, duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, she was the granddaughter of Czar Alexander II of Russia and of Queen Victoria of England. KIERANS ONE in 10 Irish teenagers is suffering from chronic depression, a study has revealed. Recession depression is also on the rise with one in five Irish people This is a list of famous Irish people. It covers
Now, in a bid to stem the tide Stem The Tide An attempt to stop a prevailing trend. Sometimes referred to as "stop the bleeding." Notes: If a stock is continually falling, stemming the tide would be an attempt to halt the free fall and change its direction. See also: Reversal, Trend of despair, a team of therapists is encouraging the use of cognitive cehaviour therapy to deal with mental health issues. CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Ireland claims there is considerable anecdotal evidence anecdotal evidence, n information obtained from personal accounts, examples, and observations. Usually not considered scientifically valid but may indicate areas for further investigation and research. of growing numbers of Irish people suffering severe anxiety and panic, who are either not seeking, or receiving, adequate help. Director Eoin Stephens said: "Unfortunately people under prolonged stress often don't recognise serious symptoms until they're practically at breaking point. "Irish people tend to try and keep going, or may even turn to drink or other destructive behaviour, rather than approach a GP or therapist, or even talk to a friend or family member." Aware claims 400,000 people experience depression at any one time in Ireland, and one-in-10 adolescents, aged 13 to 19, experience a major depression. Add to this the growing incidence of anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders A group of distinct psychiatric disorders characterized by marked emotional distress and social impairment, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. and CBTI CBTI Combat Intelligence CBTI Customized Business & Technical Information estimates that up to 20% of the population are likely to suffer mental health issues, many of which are not being properly addressed. While medication has a role in treating psychological illness like depression, CBTI would like to see more medical professionals suggesting "talking therapies" and "self-help" options, especially cognitive behaviour therapy, to their patients. Marina O'Donovan, co-ordinator of CBTI, said: "CBT effectively teaches people to be their own therapist, giving them skills to manage problems. "UK and US evidence-based research shows high success rates for CBT in many psychological disorders, often ahead of those for drug treatments." COLLEGE CONCERNS ONE in three college students is experiencing mental health problems, a university report has claimed. The figures coincide with the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week at college campuses across Ireland this week. Peter Mannion, President of the Union of Students in Ireland The Union of Students in Ireland (Irish: Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) is the national representative body for third-level students' unions in Ireland. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is the sole national representative body for students in Ireland. , said it was important that students were aware of the help services available. Mental Health Awareness Week ends on Friday. The USI will distribute mental health awareness packs in third-level colleges. |
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