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Athlone Institute of Technology lecturer and veterinary surgeon, Lisa Geraghty, has espoused the positive influence of pet companionship on mental health as the anxiety levels of many remains high during the present public health crisis.

With a counselling philosophy based on valuing individual differences, honesty, trust, genuineness, integrity, confidentiality, connection and relationship, Marie Lyons provides individual therapy sessions from her private practice in Ballinasloe.

This home has been newly painted throughout, making it perfect for someone seeking a walk-in home. It is situated in the village centre of Abbeyknockmoy, approximately five minutes from the motorway access.

TV stars Jenny Buckley and Andrea Hayes will be joined by Dr Niamh Flynn to host a one-day intensive confidence and success workshop in the Galway Clinic this Saturday, February 1. On the day these businesswomen will share how they have claimed personal power, created positive changes, and applied these skills to help their careers.

Mayo Senator Rose Conway-Walsh joined with the hundreds of farmers who protested in Dublin last week. Government members refused to meet with them or listen to their concerns.

Mary McHugh set up Irish Online Counselling and Psychotherapy (IOCPS) in 2011 in order to deliver an online medium for people who were struggling with depression and anxiety. Soon she discovered there were lots of people who were unable to access face-to-face therapy for various reasons, such as severe social anxiety, disability, family/work commitments, geographic location etc.

A common problem for school-going children is getting to grips with mathematics. If students start to feel they are falling behind it is not too long before this can turn into a snowballing problem that becomes maths anxiety.

Researchers from the School of Psychology at NUI Galway are currently recruiting participants from ages 16-35 in the Galway area to participate in a new psychology therapy study being trialed for individuals who are in the first five years of a diagnosis of psychosis. Early psychosis, which refers to a range of mental health difficulties often associated with experiences of hallucinations or delusions, can result in significant difficulties with social and occupational functioning.

We all know that exercise is good for us on a physical level, ensuring we all stay fit and healthy, but did you know that exercise can also make you a happier person? Regular exercise is proven to reduce stress and improve your general wellbeing, reducing feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Speech and drama classes are rooted in encouraging students to develop a love of literature, poetry, and drama, and improving their standard of communication through the spoken word. The Garvey School of Speech and Drama works at developing students' self-confidence and a broad range of essential life skills that will support them in the future.