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These wheels were made for pushing

Simon Malley, a parishioner from Naas Union of Parishes, has contacted us regarding a sponsored wheelchair Push Challenge that he is participating in on June 1st in order to raise funds for Aware, who are working in partnership with MindMatters COI. Simon has a fundraising page https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11435750_simon-malley-s-fundraising-page.html, and also a  Facebook group ‘These Wheels Were […]

Mental Health Awareness training

Bookings now open for Mental Health Awareness training  About this training  By the end of the session learners will: Understand the meaning of mental health/mental ill health Identify the most common mental health conditions, their symptoms, and their risk factors Know how to sustain good mental health and emotional wellbeing Understand what it means to […]

Seed Funding Application Form

Applications for seed funding are now open. This phase of the project will provide financial support for local mental health promotion initiatives which will address one/all the themes outlined above. Applications are now open and to apply an application form must be completed. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 29th July 2022. […]

Five Ways to Wellbeing

Mental Health Ireland will be running a free online workshop via zoom for the Five Ways to Wellbeing on Thursday, 28th April, @ 10am – 12noon. Register your place at this link https://bit.ly/36qC5pF

World Health Day

7 April is World Health Day It is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. This year, the WHO is focusing on fostering a movement to create societies […]

World Bipolar Day 2022

Wednesday 30th March will mark World Bipolar Day 2022.   Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition which can affect thinking, energy, feelings and behaviour. Bipolar disorder can have a profound impact on every aspect of a person’s life, affecting their relationships, family and work life.  A correct diagnosis is essential for successful treatment and no one should have to […]

Please see the Irish Times article, linked below, published on Monday 10 January 2022, regarding our survey. Stigma main obstacle to seeking help for mental illness issues – Survey

MindMatters COI research report

As Bishop of Meath and Kildare, and chair of the MindMatters COI project, I am delighted to share with you the first report from our all-island research on attitudes towards, and awareness and understanding of, mental health across the Church of Ireland. The report can be found here . As you read through this document […]

MindMatters COI research report

As Bishop of Meath and Kildare, and chair of the MindMatters COI project, I am delighted to share with you the first report from our all-island research on attitudes towards, and awareness and understanding of, mental health across the Church of Ireland. The report can be found here.    As you read through this document you […]