Mental Health
World Mental Health Month – Connect Cafes Information Sessions
CONNECT CAFE INFORMATION SESSIONS online 26th of September – 10.30am to 11.30am 28th September – 14.30pm – 15.30pm Mental Health Ireland is inviting you to an information session for […]
Read more »Funding of €250,000 announced for the Irish Men’s Sheds Associations
The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Hildegarde Naughton TD has marked Men’s Health Week by announcing funding of €250,000 to support the Irish Men’s Sheds […]
Read more »HeadStart Fund
Rethink Ireland is thrilled to announce the launch of their HeadStart Fund. This €3,000,000 Fund aims to support not-for-profit organisations that have an innovative approach to effecting positive mental health […]
Read more »Cycle Against Suicide
‘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 […]
Read more »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. […]
Read more »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. […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »‘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 […]
Read more »#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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »Students’ wellbeing and mental health – Support package announced
Minister Harris announces €5 million in student support Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has today announced a comprehensive financial package of €5 […]
Read more »The Healthy Ireland CMHF Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications.
This scheme provides funding to Local Community Groups, Voluntary Groups and Sporting Organisations to deliver actions which are in line with the Mental Health Theme of Healthy Ireland Round 3. The following provides a […]
Read more »The Creative Ireland Programme
Creative Ireland Programme is guided by a vision that every person in Ireland will have the opportunity to realise their full creative potential. It is an all-of-government initiative, from 2017 to […]
Read more »DLR Coastal Mobility Interventions
This set of critical mobility interventions is centred on making walking and cycling in DLR safe and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. This is in line with current Government […]
Read more »Virtual Solo Bike Rides – why not earn rewards while you cycle on your own?
AXA Community Bike Rides are providing an opportunity for you to take part in a solo bike ride within a 5km radius of your home. Members need to click ‘take […]
Read more »Getting Started Keep In Touch (KIT)
The Age Action Getting Started Keep In Touch (KIT) is a national learning initiative to help older people improve their digital literacy skills, so they are more connected, informed and supported particularly […]
Read more »Cocooners get Designated Time in Dublin’s Parks
Starting today, every afternoon the parks of Dublin city and county are reserved for cocooners from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. This includes the Over-70s and medically vulnerable people. Others should avoid […]
Read more »CouchTo2K – Launch a 2nd Activity Programme
Due to huge demand (150 registrations in 2 days) Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership are starting a second “CouchTo2K” activity progamme on the 4th of May for 4 weeks. This is a […]
Read more »Looking After Our Mental Health
The HSE have created this valuable online resource where you will find support and resources for people to help deal with the stress, isolation and help to maintain wellbeing and cope […]
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