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Not all Silent Nights are Peaceful

Written by Dr. Kate McCann
19th December 2023
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While this time of year is an emphasis on peace and joy, that is not always the case. While Christmas is the happiest time of the year for many, but it is actually the worst time for many others.

It’s okay if you’re not okay. Help is still here. 

If you know someone you think could use support, consider picking up the phone. If you are lucky enough to have good mental health, good supports, financial stability during this time, you could also consider donating to any of those charities on the list above to keep resources and phone supports available to those who most need them.

• Everyone: turn2me.ie or https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/

• Parents: Parentline and @barnadosireland

• Men: Men’s Aid Ireland 

• Depression help: Aware

• Suicide/self-harm: Pieta.  or Samaritans

• Domestic Abuse: Women’s Aid

• LGBT: LGBT Ireland

• For children up to age 18: ISPCC Childline

• For teens/young adults (12-25): Jigsaw

• Mental Health Difficulty Support/Recovery: Shine – Supporting People Affected by Mental Ill Health or Grow Mental Health

• Eating Disorders: Bodywhys

• Alcohol: https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/

• Substance Misuse/Addiction: http://www.services.drugs.ie/

• SpunOut.ie Text Crisis Support Service: Just text SPUNOUT to 50808 to begin. https://spunout.ie/category/mental-health

• Older people: ALONE Ireland

• Travellers: Exchange House or Text PAVEE to 50808. Other resources include www.travellercounselling.ie

• Bereaved/grieving from the loss of a loved one: Irish Hospice Foundation

• Your GP, public health nurse, or midwife is always a good place to start as well. Many private therapists and counsellors are still available this week; almost all offer virtual sessions and support options.

 

If you are one of my own patients, you can get on the patient portal and schedule yourself for appointment for Friday.

If you know someone you think could use support, consider picking up the phone.

 

If you are lucky enough to have good mental health, good supports, financial stability during this time, you could also consider donating to any of those charities on the list above to keep resources and phone supports available to those who most need them.

#mentalhealthireland

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