In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Fergal Fox speaks with Dr. Eithne Hunt, an Occupational Therapist and Lecturer at University College Cork, about practical tips for students to support their health and wellbeing in third level education. This episode is full of useful information for students, parents and teachers […]
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If you are a living, breathing human being, chances are you have felt sad at least a few times in your life. But what exactly is melancholy, and what (if anything) should we do about it? Courtney Stephens details our still-evolving understanding of sadness — and even makes a case for its usefulness. [Directed by
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Support available for those suffering from an Eating Disorder and those caring for a loved one with an Eating Disorder.
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Every day, around 100,000 videos of cats and puppies are uploaded to YouTube, highlighting the powerful influence of cuteness, particularly through the concept of the baby schema.This evolutionary phenomenon evokes feelings of care and affection and promotes positive emotional responses that can even lead to increased focus, improved mood, and even a boost in productivity.
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Project Based Learning, in short PBL, is a powerful way to learn new things and remember them for a long time. It describes a form of learning that happens as a result of solving actual problems.
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Barry and Jenny talk more about the power of your personal story, why we tell it, how we summon the courage to share, and the absolute gift we give the listener when we do. Barry recently joined the Grow Content Creation Team to continue giving back beyond his Grow Group. He believes that we are
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Georgia Bell was a great runner as a child – but in college she fell out of love with the sport. She hung up her running shoes – and they gathered dust until Covid hit and she began to run again for fun. Turns out that aged 30, she’s one of the fastest women in
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What is social anxiety? How does it feel? Clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Brown dives deep into the topic of social anxiety. He talks about what social anxiety truly is, what causes it, and why seeking help is so important. 0:00 What is social anxiety? 1:08 The scale of social anxiety 1:43 What challenges do people
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In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the all-too-common challenge of social anxiety. They break down what it really means to be socially anxious (hint: it’s not just being shy), where those feelings come from, and why they stick around. Rick explains the roots of social anxiety, highlighting the role of attachment styles and
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We all get caught up in comparing ourselves to others sometimes. It’s okay! But guess what? There’s a simple way to break the cycle of rumination and comparison. Accessing flow states helps you get absorbed in what brings you joy and what really matters most. The more you practice this, the more you actually retrain
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Anxiety can feel like something that is there to ruin our life, but the little alarm system going off inside us is actually incredibly important in giving us warning signals and keeping us alive. In this week’s episode Niall is joined by Dr. Richard Hogan, renowned psychotherapist and clinical director of Therapy Institute. Richard’s work
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ADHD can be tough in today’s society and culture. We have school and work systems set-up built around focus and studying and organization and spreadsheets, the list goes on. All things that can be extremely difficult for those who struggle with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In this video we’re going to go through
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