Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a 2-day skills-based workshop that equips caregivers for an effective suicide intervention role. The emphasis is on suicide first aid - helping a person at imminent risk stay safe and seek further help. Participants reflect on their attitudes...
Picture L-R – Enda Kenny (An Taoiseach), Stephen Coyne (Mindspace Mayo), Katherine Zappone (Minister for Children and Youth Affairs), John Fitzmaurice (HSE), Laura McHugh (Mindspace Youth Panel), Peadar Gardiner (Mindspace Mayo), Peter Lynott (Mindspace Mayo Youth Panel), Martin Greaney (HSE)...
Lots of people really don’t like sport. Like, really don’t like it. Some people find it difficult, or boring. Some people feel self-conscious when they play, and get embarrassed. Some people might have had a bad experience playing sport when they were growing up and...
More people are coming to realise what has up to now been our little secret. That is the tremendous value and therapy that is to be found in the garden. Study after study is proving what we already know — that working in the garden has...
Some people consume the stuff religiously; it is a stimulant after all and can give you that mental alertness first thing in the morning. On the other hand, if you do over-indulge it can have some not-so nice side effects. Found in food and beverages like...
A leading suicide prevention charity is challenging people to become better listeners. Every week, nine people in Ireland kill themselves. Good listening is hard, but the Samaritans believe it is essential in bringing down the number of suicides. The Samaritans respond to one call for help per...
Measuring drinks When we drink an alcoholic beverage, there are so many variables that it is difficult to keep track of how much alcohol we are consuming. Glasses, cans and bottles come in different sizes. Different drinks contain different percentages of alcohol. The simplest way to...
Mindspace Mayo is a free, confidential, support service for those aged between 15 and 25 in Mayo. We provide non-judgemental listening and supportive guidance to young people experiencing a difficult or distressing time. Advice and guidance is also provided to anybody who is concerned about...
Sleep is one of the most important parts of our daily routine. It allows our brain to relax and recharge for the day ahead. It is one of the key factors to keeping good mental and physical health. We all know how bad it feels to have a...
May marks Green Ribbon month, the national campaign that encourages us to talk to each other about our mental health and to challenge the stigma the still remains around depression and a whole host of psychological issues. So as the month draws to a close we...