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‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’
Sarah McIntosh
Sheep shearer and farmer, George Graham is encouraging people to take the first step and get mental health support - he shares his experience of the struggle he faced, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 September 2024 Features
Farmers can start sowing the seeds of resilience
Heading into the winter, it's vital farmers develop extra resilience to support their wellbeing and cope with the day-to-day challenges, writes Deirdre Verney.
25 September 2024 Features
In pictures: Break the Cycle at the Ploughing
The Break the Cycle campaign raised over €15,000 for mental health support at the National Ploughing Championships attracting many famous faces, writes Sarah McIntosh.
‘Focus on what you can control – and become empowered’
Irish Country Living’s Women & Agriculture Conference is back. Health and performance coach Gerry Hussey will be speaking about building an empowering mindset, and more, writes Sarah McIntosh
25 September 2024 Features
Elder mental health at risk from social disconnection
As more and more pubs close in rural Ireland, the loss of social connection is having a huge impact on mental health, particularly the elderly, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
25 September 2024 Features
Farming isn't 'some sort of hobby' - Taoiseach
An Taoiseach Simon Harris said on day three of the Ploughing that farming is the backbone of the Irish economy.
19 September 2024 News
A ‘notable increase’ in rural youths needing mental health supports
With the decline in mental health seen amongst young people living in rural Ireland, it is important to know where to turn to if you need support, writes Sarah McIntosh.
18 September 2024 Features
Practical tips to help loved ones cope with mental health struggles
When someone in your life is facing a tough time, what can you do to help? Dr Susan Brannick, clinical director of Aware shares her top 15 practical tips, writes Margaret Hawkins.
18 September 2024 Health
Social prescribing helps ‘combat social exclusion’
The growth of social prescribing, where people struggling with isolation are connected to their communities, is leading to enhanced mental health, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
18 September 2024 l2
Break the Cycle: ‘I have learned to manage my OCD’
Rebecca Ryan’s journey from debilitating rituals to recovery offers hope for others with OCD, writes Soma Biro.
11 September 2024 Features
Break the Cycle: 'we all need to take time to talk' - Marty Morrissey
Broadcasting legend Marty Morrissey is joining the Irish Country Living team at this year’s National Ploughing Championship, encouraging everyone to talk more, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 September 2024 Features
Break the Cycle: why farmers are more at risk of burnout
One in four farmers in Ireland face burnout, we ask the experts how it happens and what to do about it, writes Margaret Hawkins.
11 September 2024 Health