Growing up with parental alcohol misuse: impact on mental health | Dr Katie Baird & Barbara Whelan

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Barbara Whelan is a co-founder of Silent Voices, an initiative of Alcohol Action Ireland, which aims to end the silence on the impact of parental alcohol misuse in Ireland. Barbara grew up in a home where there was parental alcohol misuse and has experienced anxiety and depression. She is a long-time practitioner of Mindfulness meditation which helps her to stay well and to lead a happier life.

Dr. Katie Baird is a practising compassion focused therapist and the founder of the Irish Centre for Compassion Focused Therapy (ICCFT). Katie is a counselling psychologist with over 20 years experience working with young people and adults.

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