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Tony Bates is a sought-after columnist, author, broadcaster and advocate on mental health.
Dr Tony Bates is a Clinical Psychologist. He was Head of Psychology for 30 years in St James’s Hospital Dublin and established and directed the MSc Cognitive Psychotherapy in TCD
He is a regular contributor to the Irish Times
He recently wrote in the Irish Times
‘Based on reports worldwide, one thing is sure: there will be a significant increase in emotional distress as a result of Covid-19. Traditionally, one in five of the population experience mental health challenges. In the coming year there will be many more.
Previous research on the psychological impact of natural and human disasters help us anticipate what may happen as we come out of lockdown. A follow-up study on the emotional impact of the Sars [severe acute respiratory syndrome] epidemic found that one-third of those who contracted the disease survived the crisis and did well. This finding – replicated many times in studies of major disasters – reminds us that there is a resilience within all of us that needs to be tapped’
Another third of the population didn’t do well. Much has been written and spoken about this group. People without work, without homes and without a voice. Families under chronic stress with few resources, single isolated parents, minorities, people living with enduring mental illness, disability, or addiction. But the ideal support they require is rarely achieved.
Here are some links that might be of interest
A radio interview with Brendan O Connor
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow’, Bill Withers wrote in his song ‘Lean On Me’. Resilience is what helps when life takes a turn for the worse.
The purpose of this Radio interview and workshop is to support you finding the resilience you need to face challenges in your life, big or small. To begin again. The strength you need lies inside you and around you; in relationships, in your community and in the wider world
www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/21891988
A practical workshop he is hosting shortly
www.sanctuary.ie/begin-again-practical-r...for-difficult-times/
Dr Tony Bates is a Clinical Psychologist. He was Head of Psychology for 30 years in St James’s Hospital Dublin and established and directed the MSc Cognitive Psychotherapy in TCD
He is a regular contributor to the Irish Times
He recently wrote in the Irish Times
‘Based on reports worldwide, one thing is sure: there will be a significant increase in emotional distress as a result of Covid-19. Traditionally, one in five of the population experience mental health challenges. In the coming year there will be many more.
Previous research on the psychological impact of natural and human disasters help us anticipate what may happen as we come out of lockdown. A follow-up study on the emotional impact of the Sars [severe acute respiratory syndrome] epidemic found that one-third of those who contracted the disease survived the crisis and did well. This finding – replicated many times in studies of major disasters – reminds us that there is a resilience within all of us that needs to be tapped’
Another third of the population didn’t do well. Much has been written and spoken about this group. People without work, without homes and without a voice. Families under chronic stress with few resources, single isolated parents, minorities, people living with enduring mental illness, disability, or addiction. But the ideal support they require is rarely achieved.
Here are some links that might be of interest
A radio interview with Brendan O Connor
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow’, Bill Withers wrote in his song ‘Lean On Me’. Resilience is what helps when life takes a turn for the worse.
The purpose of this Radio interview and workshop is to support you finding the resilience you need to face challenges in your life, big or small. To begin again. The strength you need lies inside you and around you; in relationships, in your community and in the wider world
www.rte.ie/radio/utils/share/radio1/21891988
A practical workshop he is hosting shortly
www.sanctuary.ie/begin-again-practical-r...for-difficult-times/
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