‘Its OK not to feel OK; and its Absolutely Ok to ask for Help’ Cycle Against Suicide aims to raise awareness of the issue of suicide among men this September. With 3 out of 4 suicides each year being
Creative Lives to Deliver Activities for Older Adults in Ireland
Creative Lives has been commissioned to deliver a series of events this summer and autumn to allow older adults in the East Region of Ireland to develop their creative talents. This is part of 6 regional initiatives to support health
Review of the Mental Health Act 2001 – Public consultation
he Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, has announced a new public consultation on the ongoing review of the Mental Health Act 2001. The public consultation will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders, including
SQUEEZE IN A READ ON THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY
A new national day to celebrate reading. Thursday 25 February 2021 Why? Because taking some time for yourself to relax and do the things you enjoy (like reading) is important to help look after your mental wellbeing. Ireland Reads
My Voice Matters – Call for Focus Group Participants
Mental Health Reform and LGBT Ireland are researching the lived experiences of LGBTI+ people who use mental health services in Ireland. Both organisations will use what we learn to campaign and advocate for improved mental health supports and services for LGBTI+ people.
Recovery Self Help Method- Online Meetings
Recovery Self Help Method Ireland is a charity that provides a specialised form of cognitive-behavioural training to its members. There are no fees and weekly meetings are held in various locations in Ireland but due to Covid-19 they have now
Singing groups are critical to communities. – Ageing Voices – Lunchtime Panel Discussions
Singing groups are critical to communities. Sing Ireland, the national singing development agency and Creative Aging International, are developing Ageing Voices to encourage singing for health and well-being amongst adults, whether they live in the community or in care. Singing is fun, therapeutic,
‘Keep Well’ Campaign
The “Keep Well” campaign is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines. It will provide
#BeActive – Older Adult Home Exercise Plan
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who have come together to roll-out a 4-week physical activity plan for older adults as part of Positive Aging Week. The resource has been developed by
Understanding and Minding your Mental Health
GROW Mental Health are running a Community Education Programme in conjunction with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Social Prescribing Programme starting this week on the 30th September. This Community Mental Health Programme is free to attend and runs on Zoom over a