- Read more: Pride and poverty: a study of the economic challenges in the LGBTQ+ community
New report published by TASC – Think-tank for Action on Social Change, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, and EAPN Ireland: Pride and poverty: a study of the economic challenges in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Read more: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Current barriers to diagnosis and treatment
Introduction Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a distinct mood disorder associated with symptoms such as depressed mood, irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating and suicidal thoughts in the two weeks before a menstrual period (APA 2013; Prasad 2021). PMDD is severe enough to affect a person’s functioning, relationships, and quality of life (APA 2013). It…
- Read more: Addressing the mental health needs of people living with diabetes in Ireland
This policy brief argues that mental health is a relevant topic of interest when considering practice in diabetes healthcare. This policy brief also provides practical recommendations based on official healthcare guidelines and research findings.
- Read more: How Universities in Ireland Can Enhance Student Attendance, Attainment, and Belonging
This paper examines why belonging matters in a university context, outlines research findings analysing staff views on improving students’ belonging, and concludes with key policy recommendations.
- Read more: Gender in Children’s School Lives
In this policy paper, we highlight how patterns and norms within society in relation to gender and sexualities influence children’s experience of primary school. Role modelling, changing gender roles, and family dynamics all shape how children navigate gender within primary school.
- Read more: Educaring for Wellbeing – A Transformative Approach for a Thriving Society?
Education is the cornerstone of our societies. It is the foundation upon which we build our communities, re/shape our values and understand ourselves as citizens of our immediate world and beyond. Education helps us to make sense of the world around us, challenging us to engage our creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems,…
- Read more: Housing with Support – Literature Review
ALONE has published a brief literature review that focuses on the effectiveness of housing with support schemes. The review highlights the benefits of housing with support, such as improving quality of life, maintaining independence, enhancing health, and reducing loneliness. It also shows positive impacts on healthcare, including fewer GP visits, shorter hospital stays, and fewer…
- Read more: Exploring Financial Wellbeing and Literacy Disparities across Population Groups in Ireland
A new report from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has been published: Exploring Financial Wellbeing and Literacy Disparities across Population Groups in Ireland. The report is available to download here.
- Read more: Long-term exposure to air pollution and mental health
The ESRI has published new research “Long-term exposure to air pollution and mental health”. The research finds that “long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with poorer mental health in older people. One of the most damaging forms of air pollution is fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which in Ireland is caused mainly by the burning…
- Read more: Report: Creating an impactful and sustainable Wellbeing Economy for better public health
The Institute of Public Health and EuroHealthNet have published a report “Creating an impactful and sustainable Wellbeing Economy for better public health” that examines the benefits of adopting a Wellbeing Economy to prioritise human and planetary health. “A Wellbeing Economy reframes how societies define and measure progress by widening the range of indicators used. It…
