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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.

Artificial intelligence, the airplane of the brain? El Pais

Artificial intelligence, the airplane of the brain? The macroeconomic impact of this technology can be significant, accelerating the innovative capacity of society ÁNGEL UBIDE JUL 30, 2023 – 15:19 CEST Steve Jobs said that computers were the bicycles of the mind, because … Continue reading →

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Shane O’Mara, Neuroscientist, Trinity College Dublin: Review of his latest book “Talking Heads”. Broca’s explored … makes total sense to me, having had a consultant and team state Brocas as part of their diagnosis, long ago now. I live in a kind of permanent present. I had not heard about Carl Sagan’s essay on Brocas, but will read it.

Sunday Brendan O’Connor radio interview with Shane O’Mara. Before I read his book, I will pursue a journey on my WordPress which acts as my consolidated memories over time. Broca’s Aphasia Broca’s aphasia is primarily an expressive language impairment, meaning it mostly … Continue reading →

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Over critical about self: maybe this is of interest – Why Perfection is Bad For Your Health. Data – perfection on the rise with young generation. As many await services in the Irish health system which is inadequate in provision for young people especially, see if you can identify with this. This is known as the “hidden epidemic”.

=============== What is perfectionism and how do I overcome it?

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What AI Teaches Us About Good Writing. NOEMA. (Listening to Newstalk radio ChatGPT and AI. Already 2 law firms and 2 accountancy firms in Dublin have had their staff trained and it is in use). Great potential to delete what are often boring tasks of research. However, writers perhaps should continue independently. The words “Integrity” and “Authenticity” have and will continue to have value.

Skip to the content Subscribe Publishedby theBerggruenInstitute What AI Teaches Us About Good Writing While AI can speed up the writing process, it doesn’t optimize quality — and it endangers our sense of connection to ourselves and others. Anthony Gerace … Continue reading →

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Written by me about mental illness in 2003. One can only be disheartened by the neglect in Health Services to provide an adequate system of mental illness provision. CAMHS (Children and Mental Health Services) is an indictment on all progress made in decades through research, psychiatry, addiction services, homeless services, the engagement with the educational components of the internet and social social media. Now nobody wants to be a psychiatrist, there is no mission, no passion. What will happen to the young people who are yet to be diagnosed with mental health that will have its roots in the impact of COVID-19? Shame on the Government, the Stigma, the fact that there are too many charities and not enough services from HSE linked to vocational training and learning coping mechanisms. This article was published (Fergal Bowers approved) on Irishhealth.com in 2003. Minister Butler, the MHC, why have you failed our people who have mental illness? For me I escaped the “net” so I am a survivor willing to assist others.

Michelle, Thank you for your comment, which has now been reviewed by the Editor and has been posted on the relevant site discussion area. — Original Message — Yet another group of people gathering together to make a plan for … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: video. Rich must pay fair share of tax. Social security is losing ground and this will be noticed in 2033 and onwards

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A silent emergency: The rise in suicides among UK doctors. Source: Al Jazeera. Also TEDMED…Suicide and doctors Why?

______________________ _____________________ Live LONG READ Features|Mental Health A silent emergency: The rise in suicides among UK doctors Faced with high-pressure workloads, bullying and poor support structures, medics are at least twice as likely to die by suicide than the general … Continue reading →

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Abuse of children in care as organised by Tusla is deemed by so many people as “not fit for purpose”. Ireland is a small country but Google has extended our scope way beyond what would have been possible pre Google. This is 2017 but relevant now especially in the trauma years since 2019, COVID-19, Ukraine war and now Artificial Intelligence at a speed beyond interpretation. Ethics is required but in the meantime it can be feared; some say it could have demonic outcomes. Recommend this for inspiration: 2017 Charlie Rose “Childhood Adversity”. Urgent attention is needed to protect children now, standing on the shoulders of giants should be one of the first steps. Significance of “Resilience” which has a genetic source too. Hence major difference in two children in the same family.

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Law Society Gazette: No common definition of ‘parental alienation’ – paper. Personal comment: It is time we call it out. Divorce is legal and children can be vulnerable. Blame Blame Blame can make the child the silent and often distraught young counsellor to parents who even hate each other. ‘Parental Alienation’ – Sometimes we need very strong words to convey a message to parents. Be careful; do not play with your children’s mental health, the implications can last a life time for some children who must enter adulthood.

25 May 2023 / FAMILY LAWPRINT No common definition of ‘parental alienation’ – paper A policy paper published by the Department of Justice has made several recommendations aimed at addressing what has been called ‘parental alienation’. This follows the publication today … Continue reading →

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Highly recommend: “Your authenticity enrages the narcissist” by Dr. Ramani. Being aware can help you avoid pitfalls. Beware of passive aggression.

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