News & Events

22nd August 2018

First year in secondary school: a survival guide

Teachers and students share their tips for making the transition to a new school a positive experience for pupils . . . and how parents can help Beginning secondary school is one of the landmark moments in a child’s life, but new beginnings can bring...

28th June 2018

The Child & Family Mental Health Initiative (CFMHI)

The Child & Family Mental Health Initiative (CFMHI) interagency team launch their information resources for parents with Mental Health difficulties and their children http://www.mindspacemayo.ie/uploadedfiles/Understanding-your-parents-Mental-Health-(12+).pdf http://www.mindspacemayo.ie/uploadedfiles/Understanding-your-parents-Mental-Health-(7-12yo).pdf http://www.mindspacemayo.ie/uploadedfiles/Talking-to-your-Children-about-your-Mental-Health.pdf ...

13th June 2018

Men’s Health Week 2018

International Men's Health Week (MHW) 2018 runs from today Monday 11th until Sunday 17th June, Father’s Day. Its purpose is to encourage personal, structural and systemic change and thereby improve men’s health. Men, on the island of Ireland, suffer from poor health and die too...

19th February 2018

The importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance

Positive well-being – sometimes we are our own greatest obstacles to achieving happiness “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama Often, we are our own greatest obstacles to achieving happiness and well-being. Sometimes we...

30th January 2018

Breaffy GAA leads the field in fight for mental health awareness

Breaffy GAA Club has extended its commitment to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health with the announcement that Mindspace Mayo will now feature on the clubs U-14 jerseys. It is hoped that the campaign will raise awareness of youth mental health issues in Mayo. GAA clubs...

18th December 2017

How To Help Your Child If Christmas Makes Them Anxious

If you think that the holidays could be a difficult time for your child, here are some tips for how you could alleviate the pressure or worry they may feel. Gifts, gingerbread houses, advent calendars and chocolate. Trips to see Santa, trips to see his...

20th November 2017

HSE and Tusla staff launch Bronntanas appeal

IN 2002, HSE staff in Mayo came up with an initiative to ensure that less privileged children in the county and their families would have a fair chance to enjoy the Christmas festive season. The plan was to organise the giving of presents anonymously to...

3rd November 2017

9 Toxic Attitudes That Push Happiness Away From You

It’s no secret that we all want happiness. After all, we only get life once and we want to make the most of it. But most of us find that happiness is fleeting. Why? Because we believe that happiness means being joyful, or excited. Yet these are...