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Fears, Phobias & Fantasies: Understanding mental health & mental illness

Over the past year we’ve all been hyper aware of our physical health, questioning each and every...

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18.00 2 Jul 2021


Fears, Phobias & Fantasies: Understanding mental health & mental illness


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18.00 2 Jul 2021


Over the past year we’ve all been hyper aware of our physical health, questioning each and every cough or sneeze.

But, what about our mental health - which has undoubtedly been hit by the stress of lockdowns, working from home and worrying about the well being of our loved ones? 

Are we taking good enough care of ourselves? Do we even really understand mental health? And how do you go about getting help if you think you need it?

Professor of Psychiatry at UCD Patricia Casey answers all those questions and more in her new book, ‘Fears, Phobias and Fantasies’ and she joined Anton Savage on the Hard Shoulder...

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