mental health – Near FM

International Writers Network

Cait May 8, 2026

In this episode, Niamh Be a contemporary visual artist & occasional poet & writer talk to the IWN about the role of poetry in her mental health journey. Her poems are raw,authentic from the heart, challenging us to face our mental health…

Jigsaw the mental health charity

paulwoodward May 7, 2026

Niamh Fennell is a youth and community engagement officer with Jigsaw the mental health charity that provides free therapy and support to young people living in Ireland. aged 12 to 25 – both online and in person in one of our 18…

Northside Today: 4 Reasons Why Regifting This Christmas can Boost Your Mental Health

Declan McGlade December 17, 2025

CEO of Turn2me Fiona O Malley talks to Michael Sullivan to discuss 4 Reasons Why Regifting This Christmas can Boost Your Mental Health. Website: turn2me.ie

Lifeline : HELPING HANDS launches- it’s OK not to be OK

paulwoodward November 13, 2025

Debbie Mc Mahon will speak to Theresa Kelly who has launched it’s OK not to be OK. Theresa will speak about why she is talking about this and why she is giving out pins and cards with information and contact details of…

Northside Today; Chat with Mark Larkin about new play, ‘What Are We Waiting For’

paula September 3, 2025

Paula Wiseman chats with Mark Larkin who runs the LBS Men’s Shed, about a new play exploring the themes addressed by the Men’s Shed. Drawing inspiration from the work of Irish playwright Billy Roche and the haunting surrealism of Pink Floyd’s The Wall……

Lifeline; Free Digital Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

paula April 10, 2025

Debbie McMahon chats with Brie O’Neill, the National Childline Digital C-Ordinator with the ISPCC to chat about the free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes to support parents as well as children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. www.ISPCC.ie

Mick Rochford: New Single -Black Dog

George Mulcahy February 13, 2025

George Mulcahy is joined by local Singer Songwriter Mick Rochford who has just released a new single titled Black Dog, a song about mental health. They chat about what inspired Mick to write the song and how people can listen and how…

Northside Today; chat with Director of Ageing Research & Development Professor Roger O’Sullivan

paula May 16, 2024

Paula Wiseman chats with Director of Ageing Research & Development Professor Roger O’Sullivan, about Free toolkit and courses launched to evaluate the benefits and impact of arts and creativity programmes for older adults. https://learning.publichealth.ie/#/onboarding-view

The Positivity Power Hour

admin April 18, 2024

On this week’s show Elizabeth Whelan is joined by Louise Stokes “Loulerie” to talk about learning from failing, how even when things didn’t work out it was an opportunity of growth for Louise. Elizabeth also interviews Annabel O Keefe “Interim CEO Grow…

Northside Today: Mental Health Journey

Jaye April 12, 2024

Michael Doran, Mental Health Worker and Survivor joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his personal journey and radical Mental health approach gaining acceptance- The Heart of Peace (heartofpeace@perennialwhiteroses.ie)

Northside Today : Northside Today: Surviving Mental illness 40 years on.

paulwoodward March 15, 2024

Bill McKnight is a Mental illness/Mental health Writer and promoter of Mental health recovery joins Mary Oyediran to talk about his personal journey as a mental health patient and recovery. https://www.facebook.com/bill.mcknight.52056

Lifeline : Turn 2 Me

gabor March 14, 2024

Debbie talks to John Doyle who suffers with his mental health and took up coaching running to help with improving his wellbeing. In exchange for his running coaching his asks his runners to donate to Turn 2 Me as this provides a…