Mental Health & Wellness Blog
Explore our blogs and resources to learn more about a wide range of mental health topics including common mental health issues, ways of coping and strategies that can help you overcome your difficulties.
Jet Lag and Mental Health: How Travel Affects Your Mood and Sleep
Travelling across time zones can affect your sleep, energy, and mood. Learn how to manage jet lag and protect your mental health after travel.
Menopause and Mental Health: How Hormones Influence Mood and Wellbeing
Discover how hormonal changes during menopause affect mood and mental health — and learn practical ways to support emotional wellbeing through this transition.
Words Matter: How Language Shapes the Self-Esteem of Children with ADHD
Discover how positive, neuroaffirmative language helps children with ADHD build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self-worth.
ADHD in Children: Why It’s About Skills, Not Willpower
Find out why developing key skills is more important for ADHD than willpower. Understand parenting techniques that help kids with ADHD develop self-control, emotional regulation, and resilience.
Moving Away for College: Managing Homesickness and Stress
Starting college can bring excitement and anxiety. Discover practical tips for students and parents in Ireland to manage stress, homesickness, and the unknown with support and self-care.
From Summer to School: Mental Health During Back-to-School Season
Support your family during the September shift. Explore strategies for managing children’s back-to-school stress and parental worries.
Coping with Disappointment After the Leaving Cert: How to Move Forward
Got your CAO results and feeling disappointed? Learn how to cope with the emotions that come with missing out on your desired course. Discover practical tips to move forward, explore alternative paths, and stay positive. At Centric Mental Health, we support you every step of the way.
Mindfulness for Busy Lives: How to Slow Down and Find Peace Amidst Chaos
Mindfulness doesn't have to be complicated. Learn simple, practical techniques to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life and improve your well-being. Discover how mindfulness can reduce stress, improve focus, and help you feel more present in the moment.
How to Handle ADHD Meltdowns Without Escalating the Situation
Find effective ways to support a child with ADHD during a meltdown without escalating the situation. Explore practical strategies for managing emotional overwhelm with patience, compassion, and understanding.
Improving Your Self-Care Routine: Simple Practices for Better Health and Wellbeing
Discover practical self-care tips and the importance of looking after your mental, emotional, and physical health. Learn how to incorporate simple self-care routines into your day to improve overall well-being.
Mentalizing for Parents: Understanding the Root of Your Child's ADHD Behavior
Learn how mentalizing can help parents understand the emotions behind challenging behaviours in children with ADHD. Discover how this reflective approach improves emotional regulation and communication.
The Four Warning Signs Your Relationship Might Be in Trouble
There are four key warning signs of relationship trouble: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. Learn how to address these toxic behaviours and improve communication in your relationship with our expert insights at Centric Mental Health.
