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Jennifer Micklem Diamond spoke to Warren Stevens about Stable Mind and how he hopes it will change the working environment for grooms around the world
By Jennifer Micklem Diamond on 09 August 2019
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THE benefits of physical exercise are well known. The time to do it is now. Join Leo Powell and make a regular routine of exercise part of your daily schedule.
By Leo Powell on 09 August 2019
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Leo Powell caught up this week with Lewis King, part of a team looking into the issue of mental health among racing's professionals
By Leo Powell on 12 July 2019
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WHILE travelling this week, Leo Powell heard Professor Jim Lucey speak on RTE Radio 1’s ‘Today with Sean O’Rourke’ about returning to work after a mental health difficulty.
By Leo Powell on 28 June 2019
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Leo Powell encourages everyone to participate in this year's Darkness Into Light event, and play your part in supporting and raising awareness of mental health
By Leo Powell on 03 May 2019
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Stress is a part of life, but it is important to differentiate between good and bad stress. With thanks to Mental Health Ireland, here is a useful guide to managing and reducing stress
By Leo Powell on 11 January 2019
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Leo Powell urges everyone to reach out to family and friends at this time of year
By Leo Powell on 28 December 2018
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Show jumper Kevin Thornton is aiming to create an organisation where riders can visit in times of need
By Judith Faherty on 07 December 2018
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Leo Powell found some useful advice for managing stress at work published by Chandler Macleod in Australia. The message, however, is universal.
By Irish Field Contributor on 23 March 2018
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A leading point-to-point handler and successful trainer, Willie Codd had bravely gone public about his mental health struggles
By Mark Costello on 02 February 2018
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Excess alcohol can have serious effects on our health, both physically, mentally and socially
By Leo Powell on 02 February 2018
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Leo Powell asks readers to watch out for each other as we enter a new year, and to take care of our own mental wellbeing
By Leo Powell on 29 December 2017
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"When things aren't going well, you get to the stage you don't really care any more"
By Rory Delargy on 06 January 2017
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Injuries, missed rides, mental pressure - jockeys are under more strain than ever
By Anne Marie Duff on 14 October 2016
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Dr Adrian McGoldrick responds to John Lynam over the link between jockeys making weight and mental health
By Irish Field Contributor on 12 August 2016
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Racing consultant John Lynam applauds HRI's assistance programme; broadcaster Tom Lee reports on a great night in Galway
By Irish Field Contributor on 05 August 2016
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Battle with depression has hastened the top jockey's decision to call it a day
By Mark Costello on 04 July 2016
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Being a jockey is a stressful job. Now the Turf Club wants to hear from riders about these issues
By Irish Field Contributor on 14 August 2015
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Dr Adrian McGoldrick is seeking help from jockeys to identify structures needed for good mental health
By Leo Powell on 07 August 2015
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Leo Powell writes about the work of Sea Change, an organisation dedicated to ending mental health stigma
By Leo Powell on 04 May 2018
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