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Keith Walsh in conversation with Lifestyle Blogger Louise Cooney about how a loss in her family led to a strong connection with Darkness Into Light and the importance of breaking the stigma of speaking about mental health. Support information is available on RTE.ie/helplines

Keith Walsh in conversation with Dublin footballer Shane Carthy about overcoming his mental health struggles, the importance of having a toolbox of methods to tackle difficult times and how much he's looking forward to this years Darkness Into Light for Pieta. Support information is available on RTE.ie/helplines

Join author and meditation teacher Conor Creighton for a short guided meditation, as part of our special season for Pieta Darkness into Light 2021.

To mark Darkness Into Light 2021, we discuss the significance of the event to those impacted by self-harm and suicide as well as exploring stories of recovery and supports available through Pieta.

Ahead of Darkness into Light 2021, Author and meditation teacher Conor Creighton discusses toxic masculinity and how it can foster emotional repression, curb individuality and lead to mental health issues.

Dr Sinead Lynch, a Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Psychotherapist, explains how we can start to cultivate a bit more self-compassion

Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, Dr Declan Lyons, talks about some of the challenges posed for older people right now.

Coaching Psychologist, Lecturer, author, and former UN peacekeeper Hugh O’Donovan can help to shift your perspective on the value we can glean from even the simplest of walks.

Performance psychologist Gerry Hussey shares his take on why it is important for us to reflect on the things in our lives that we can control

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Niam Connolly shares practical tips for managing our anxiety and turning on our ‘rest and digest’ system.

Counselling Psychologist and author Aisling Leonard Curtin explains how valuable practising gratitude is to our mental well-being.

Dr Colman Noctor, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Assistant Prof at UCD, shares practical advice for how we can help children right now