Aware’s older adult research reveals high rates of depression and anxiety. ALONE welcomes the research, highlighting the need for a national conversation about mental health in older age.

Aware Blog

06.06.2024

Broadening mental health support - Aware

Broadening mental health support: A review of a recent report advocating the need to move beyond a biomedical approach.

Aware Blog

21.05.2024

Solace Café opens in South Dublin - Aware

The Solace Café is a FREE out of hours friendly and supportive community space open to anyone from the South County Dublin.

Aware Blog

11.05.2024

A poem on postnatal depression - A poem on postnatal depression

Read this powerful poem from Gemma on her experience of postnatal depression.

Aware Blog

02.05.2024

Aware National Survey 2024

Aware today announced the findings from its national survey looking at the public’s experience and perception of depression and anxiety.

Aware Blog

26.04.2024

Understanding Anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

If fear and anxiety allow our survival and are so adaptative, why is anxiety such a problem for so many?

Aware Blog

13.03.2024

Bipolar disorder: Stigma and awareness - Depression Support - Aware

This blog explores stigma as one of the most common and challenging social issues that affects people living with bipolar disorder.

Aware Blog

30.01.2024

Depression recovery and prevention in 2024 - Depression Support - Aware

What does 2024 hold for us in terms of advancing our understanding of depression recovery as well as prevention?

Aware Blog

19.12.2023

Managing mental health at Christmas - Depression Support - Aware

Navigating Christmas is even harder when trying to manage depression and this month can be incredibly difficult for many.

Aware Blog

13.12.2023

Aware Christmas 5K

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Aware Christmas 5K and ran, jogged and walked in support of mental health.

Aware Blog

11.11.2023

A poem on mental health by Luke - Depression Support - Aware

A poem by Luke Duffy on his experience of depression

Aware Blog

10.11.2023

Aware Christmas 5K (9th Dec 2023) | Aware

The Aware Christmas 5K takes place on Saturday 9th of December in Leopardstown Racecourse. Sign up and show your support for mental health.

Aware Blog

07.11.2023

Fear and Anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

For fear to be enjoyable, researchers found that a ‘sweet spot’ is needed. That is, the right amount of fear.

Aware Blog

18.10.2023

Wayne's mental health journey - Depression Support - Aware

Wayne has been experiencing anxiety, depression and OCD for the last 15 years. Read about his mental health journey.

Aware Blog

13.10.2023

Connection and mental health - Depression Support - Aware

From our first experience of being in relationship with another person, right across the lifespan, we are relating to & connecting with others.

Aware Blog

13.10.2023

Mental health is a universal human right - Depression Support - Aware

October marks the annual WHO World Mental Health Day on 10th October. This year the theme is ‘Mental health is a universal human right’.

Aware Blog

13.10.2023

The earlier, the better - Depression Support - Aware

We can educate ourselves on the signs and symptoms of mental health problems, intervening early to support ourselves.

Aware Blog

04.09.2023

Self-Compassion - Depression Support - Aware

Self-compassion is a skill that can be learnt and increasing it can help people relate to difficulties in ways that can reduce suffering.

Aware Blog

09.08.2023

Yvonne's experience of bipolar disorder - Depression Support - Aware

Bipolar is certainly not a life sentence and with the right support and treatment you can have a wonderful life.

Aware Blog

02.08.2023

Safety Tips for Cold Water Swimming - Depression Support - Aware

Please remember to swim safely. If taking part in The Big Splash in an open body of water don't go alone & follow the relevant safety advice.

Aware Blog

02.08.2023

Changing views on depression - Depression Support - Aware

How we understand depression has shifted over time. Explanation has moved from depression being caused by things in the outside world to the internal.

Aware Blog

01.08.2023

The Big Splash for Aware - Depression Support - Aware

We're excited to announce The Big Splash for Aware, urging people all over Ireland to challenge themselves to a cold-water dip on Saturday 23rd September in support of mental health.

Aware Blog

29.06.2023

Our national survey reveals high rates of depression and anxiety, but it's heartening to see that people are seeking help - Depression Support - Aware

Our national survey reveals high rates of depression and anxiety, but it's heartening to see that people are seeking help.

Aware Blog

28.06.2023

Aware’s national survey reveals high rates of depression and anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

Aware today announced the findings from its national survey looking at the public’s experience and perception of depression and anxiety.

Aware Blog

26.05.2023

More than a walk in the park: The link between nature and mental health - Depression Support - Aware

Several studies have shown that being in nature can decrease stress and anxiety and improve psychological wellbeing.

Aware Blog

25.04.2023

What to expect from my monthly blog - Dr Susan Brannick, Clinical Director at Aware - Depression Support - Aware

What to expect from a monthly blog series from our Clinical Director Dr Susan Brannick. Check it out.

Aware Blog

21.04.2023

Psychological Needs Satisfaction Survey - Depression Support - Aware

Can you take some time to complete a short questionnaire assessing your psychological needs satisfaction for a Dublin City University survey?

Aware Blog

23.03.2023

Sinead's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Bipolar doesn't exist in a vacuum. It seeps into every aspect of my life. If it's going to be supported, that support has to be holistic.

Aware Blog

21.03.2023

Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme | Blog | Aware

We are deeply conscious of the stigma and sense of shame that is linked - for some people - living with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

Aware Blog

21.03.2023

Bipolar: Diagnosis and Recovery | Blog | Aware

You’ve just been told your diagnosis - bipolar. For some it’s a great relief knowing there is an explanation.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Niall's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

With the help of my sister and a psychiatric nurse both observing and talking with me the question of bipolar disorder came up.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Julie's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

I hope that those of us who deal bipolar never feel the need to keep quiet when it seems wrong or when we feel confined by keeping quiet.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Stephanie's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

I have a profound appreciation for life now and take nothing for granted. I have my bipolar diagnosis to thank for that.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Media portrayal of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

I’ve seen ill-advised journalists writing for national newspapers referring to bipolar II as a made-up illness.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Bipolar - A life less ordinary | Blog | Aware

Bipolar disorder is a complex yet manageable condition. It effects moods, emotion and energies and can be challenging in many ways.

Aware Blog

20.03.2023

Niall's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

I am happy to share my experiences with bipolar for Aware as I am very conscious of the stigma those with the diagnosis continue to face.

Aware Blog

30.01.2023

Register for Aware's Harbour2Harbour Walk! | St Patrick's Day | Aware

Register for Aware's Harbour2Harbour Walk this St Patrick's Day, Friday 17th March to raise funds and awareness for mental health.

Aware Blog

30.11.2022

I could only see darkness where there was light | Blog | Aware

I could only see darkness where there was light, feeling lifeless where there should be energy. My senses were trying to shut down on me.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Dublin Pride: Reflecting on Progress and Continuing the Fight for LGBTI+ Rights and Mental Health - Aware

Aware’s older adult survey

Broadening mental health support - Aware

Solace Café opens in South Dublin - Aware

A poem on postnatal depression - A poem on postnatal depression

Aware National Survey 2024

Understanding Anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

Bipolar disorder: Stigma and awareness - Depression Support - Aware

Depression recovery and prevention in 2024 - Depression Support - Aware

Managing mental health at Christmas - Depression Support - Aware

Aware Christmas 5K

A poem on mental health by Luke - Depression Support - Aware

Aware Christmas 5K (9th Dec 2023) | Aware

Fear and Anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

Wayne's mental health journey - Depression Support - Aware

Connection and mental health - Depression Support - Aware

Mental health is a universal human right - Depression Support - Aware

The earlier, the better - Depression Support - Aware

Self-Compassion - Depression Support - Aware

Yvonne's experience of bipolar disorder - Depression Support - Aware

Safety Tips for Cold Water Swimming - Depression Support - Aware

Changing views on depression - Depression Support - Aware

The Big Splash for Aware - Depression Support - Aware

Our national survey reveals high rates of depression and anxiety, but it's heartening to see that people are seeking help - Depression Support - Aware

Aware’s national survey reveals high rates of depression and anxiety - Depression Support - Aware

More than a walk in the park: The link between nature and mental health - Depression Support - Aware

What to expect from my monthly blog - Dr Susan Brannick, Clinical Director at Aware - Depression Support - Aware

Psychological Needs Satisfaction Survey - Depression Support - Aware

Sinead's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Living Well With Bipolar Disorder Programme | Blog | Aware

Bipolar: Diagnosis and Recovery | Blog | Aware

Niall's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Julie's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Stephanie's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Media portrayal of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Bipolar - A life less ordinary | Blog | Aware

Niall's experience of bipolar disorder | Blog | Aware

Register for Aware's Harbour2Harbour Walk! | St Patrick's Day | Aware

I could only see darkness where there was light | Blog | Aware

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