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Starting a new school is a landmark moment in the life of a child. It can be a daunting prospect, filled with anxiety and excitement. However, it is also the beginning of a new adventure, a chance to make new friends, to try new sports and activities, to learn new subjects, a time to stand on your own two feet with a newly found air of independence.

Anxiety is on the increase today. The issue is often described as a "silent epidemic" and Covid-19, in particular, highlighted our vulnerability to it. In the first year of the pandemic, the global prevalence of both anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per cent, according to the World Health Organisation.

Nearly three out of 10 (29 per cent) homeowners and renters in Ireland cite rising maintenance costs as their biggest concern when it comes to their home, according to a new survey.

Q: I’m about to start a new job and now feel unsure if it’s right for me. I’m feeling very anxious. What should I do? (AM, email).

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, stated there has been a huge increase in the number of people with climate-related anxieties in Ireland.

School can be a great source of support through friendships and community as well as learning, a time for our children to grow up and begin the journey to becoming the adults they want to be.

Turn2Me, a national mental health charity, has stated that going back to school can cause heightened anxiety for young people and their families.

Galway Community Café is a café with a difference. Located in Mr Waffle on Newcastle Road, the premises changes in the evening from a popular dining spot to a much quieter space. Here, anyone who is concerned about their mental health can sit and talk to someone who will understand what they are going through.

When adolescents are thrown into a period of anxiety or turmoil or depression it would be helpful if this was seen as a time of initiation.

Acute stress is a response to imminent danger, it turbo charges the system with powerful hormones that can damage the cardiovascular system.