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Life event that changes all: Horse riding accident in Zimbabwe in 1993, a fractured skull et al including bipolar anxiety, chronic fatigue …. co-morbidities (Nietzche 'He who has the reason why can deal with any how' details my health history from 1993 to date). 17th 2017 August operation for breast cancer (no indications just an appointment came from BreastCheck through the Post). Trinity College Dublin Business Economics and Social Studies (but no degree) 1997-2003; UCD 1997/1998 night classes) essays, projects, writings. Trinity Horizon Programme 1997/98 (Centre for Women Studies Trinity College Dublin/St. Patrick's Foundation (Professor McKeon) EU Horizon funded: research study of 15 women (I was one of this group and it became the cornerstone of my journey to now 2017) over 9 mth period diagnosed with depression and their reintegration into society, with special emphasis on work, arts, further education; Notes from time at Trinity Horizon Project 1997/98; Articles written for Irishhealth.com 2003/2004; St Patricks Foundation monthly lecture notes for a specific period in time; Selection of Poetry including poems written by people I know; Quotations 1998-2017; other writings mainly with theme of social justice under the heading Citizen Journalism Ireland. Letters written to friends about life in Zimbabwe; Family history including Michael Comyn KC, my grandfather, my grandmother's family, the O'Donnellan ffrench Blake-Forsters; Moral wrong: An acrimonious divorce but the real injustice was the Catholic Church granting an annulment – you can read it and make your own judgment, I have mine. Topics I have written about include annual Brain Awareness week, Mashonaland Irish Associataion in Zimbabwe, Suicide (a life sentence to those left behind); Nostalgia: Tara Hill, Co. Meath.

MC Hammer I do not know you but thank you. TBI 30+ years ago so amnesia obliterates memories. Personally over time I have dallied with idea that maybe obliteration of memories, like rain upon a window pane, may not be too much of a disadvantage. Thankfully we have technology and like slotting into an opening we can engage virtually. Dr Tomas Ryan and your team and Trinity College Dublin where I once was part of a one year research programme funded by Horizon and then entered as a student of BESS. I completed all exams etc except the final so I have no degree but Trinity College Dublin gave me the reins to plug on living within each day. 8 years and no degree but an allegiance and belief in it as an exceptional University. From my postings on canisgallicus you can share part of my journey and also via Twitter now X.

News & Events Menu Top Stories Featured Neuroscientists successfully test theory that forgetting is actually a form of learning Neuroscientists successfully test theory that forgetting is actually a form of learning Posted on: 17 August 2023 The team designed tests … Continue reading →

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MC Hammer heaps praise on Trinity College researcher for radical Alzheimer’s breakthrough. Source: Dublin Live. Well done Tomas Ryan, Trinity College Dublin researcher.

MC Hammer heaps praise on Trinity College researcher for radical Alzheimer’s breakthrough The “U Can’t Touch This” hitmaker was reacting to the new discovery by a research team at Trinity College Dublin on Alzheimer’s disease dublinlive Never miss a beat … Continue reading →

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What changes in Ireland? Nothing. Homelessness, suicide, depression, 5% allocation to mental illness when it should 10% min. Somehow this article written by me has re-appeared. It is proof that if anything, the plight of people with the added trauma of post COVID-19 and the impact of refugees coming to Ireland from Ukraine has ensured little progress has occurred but the demands are increased.

Dear Ms Clarke Thank you for your comments below which I have sent to the relevant Department for noting. With Regards, Helen Barnes Department of Clinical Governance From: Michelle Clarke [mailto:michelleclarke@upcmail.ie]Sent: 26 March 2013 17:14To: Alan ShatterSubject: Social Injustice via … Continue reading →

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Gold mining in Wicklow, Comyn and Briscoe, under investigation. 1930’s adventurers in a new soon to be Republic. Somebody mentioned the gold which I recall being mentioned when I was a child. There was supposed to be very little, enough for a wedding ring, which mum wore!!! This could be a “tall story”. The other feint recall tells me that gold was so insignificant that what was found was given to the Church to make chalices but again this is pure conjecture. Before reading the Dail committee reports, the article written in the Independent is worth reading and there is also a link from Wicklow heritage … back to 1795

HOMEBaile COMMITTEE REPORTSTuasascálacha Coistí https://www.independent.ie/life/the-tribunal-that-was-over-in-just-two-hours/26865789.html https://heritage.wicklowheritage.org/places/county_wicklow_historical_societies/wicklow_historical_society/1989_wicklow_historical_society_journal/the_great_wicklow_gold_rush_of_1795 Committee Reports > List of Committees > Dáil > 1935 > Select Committee on Mining Rights > Interim and Final Report – Demise of Certain Mining Rights MIONTUAIRISC NA FINNEACHTA (Minutes of Evidence) Déardaoin, … Continue reading →

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Intergenerational child sexual abuse: Dr Ramani interview. Too often we hear about cases of child sexual abuse in Ireland; there are women and men who have bravely pressed criminal charges against the perpetrator(s). This youtube interview is not about engagement with a person who confides in you but to help them to follow the professional channels, it is to encourage people to come forward. The Church, the Christian Brothers, Fathers, Grandfathers, Brothers, Sisters, People who abuse power they have, being in positions of supreme control in the medical profession, teaching, sports, swimming coaches and the list goes on. People need to watch/listen to this. Do not Judge. Act. Thank you for your courage Kimberly Shannon Murphy, your bravery will give power to people who have been abused. Your “purpose is to help people” your words … again thank you.

https://nypost.com/2023/05/13/stuntwoman-kimberly-murphy-asks-cameron-diaz-for-help-with-memoir/

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All About Bibliotherapy. Psychiatric especially relating to the scandals in CAMHS, the shortage of psychiatrists, public or private and the lack of commitment by our Health Service to allocate funds equivalent to those granted in other countries, to psychiatric services. Meantime if people are in need, there are services through the internet. Personal experience has created a resource through bibliotherapy, collecting quotes, writing. This article is an interesting start. Quote from this article: “Also known as book therapy, bibliotherapy was discussed as a psychodynamic model in the 1950s by Caroline Shrodes.”

Addictions Anxiety Disorder ADHD Bipolar Disorder Depression PTSD Schizophrenia Adjustment Disorder Agoraphobia Antisocial Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Childhood ADHD Dissociative Identity Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcolepsy Oppositional Defiant Disorder Panic Attack Postpartum Depression Schizoaffective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder Sex … Continue reading →

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Podcasts: Source of Inspiration. Sam Harris … Effective Altruism, technological method of detecting lies, decision to let go Twitter are 3 points that resonate with me. Other Podcasts. Theme power of wisdom

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ADHD in women: The struggle for a diagnosis. From DW Daily Bulletin. (6 decades and some wisdom from canisgallicus.com. TBI and the mantra is “No two people have the same outcomes”. A span of the decades begs the question, could childhood have been a period of ADHD but put down to easily distracted and an escapee from school routine by any method or excuse possible). Perfection creates fear to act because learning is not part of the equation, reality is it is about error … and failure. Add to this TBI and the unpredictability of how life plays out….

ADHD in women: The struggle for a diagnosis PauseMute Loaded: 73.57% Remaining Time -3:55 Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen HEALTH GLOBAL ISSUES Katja Sterzik 22 hours ago 22 hours ago TikTok is awash with misleading information on ADHD. There’s also a gender bias among doctors. … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Relationship Between Parent and Teen Mental Health. Harvard Business Review by Elizabeth M. Ross. (…Reimagined public libraries that serve as community hubs and workplaces that help build community and give parents sufficient time off to create connections with others can help combat isolation and loneliness among parents and caregivers, the researchers say…) quote from article

USABLE KNOWLEDGE Understanding the Relationship Between Parent and Teen Mental Health A new report shows a strong connection between parent and adolescent mental health, offers prevention strategies for teen anxiety and depression POSTED August 2, 2023 BY Elizabeth M. Ross Counseling and … Continue reading →

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Podcast: It may be over an hour but this is inspirational. Truth takes on a new meaning and its importance cannot be underestimated. Being authentic to the self; being a person of integrity. The final question … how would you like to leave this world, if you had the choice?

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