I love to talk about nothing. It's the only thing I know anything about. ― Oscar Wilde I have a confession to make. I didn’t meditate much at all last week. The cycle of not wanting to meditate happens to me once in awhile. Sometimes after a few months of...
By Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer, Google X Many people I know, all over the globe, were in the exact same situation back in 2008. They thought they had it all figured out—right up until the U.S. housing bubble burst, triggering the largest economic crisis the...
We cordially invite you to attend our National Carers Week Event in Breaffy House Hotel , Castlebar on Monday 12th June from 11.00am-2.00pm. Inspirational Guest Speakers Áine Gaffney, speaking on behalf of her late brother Paddy, Mayo Carer of the Year Helen Rochford, Advocate for People...
RTE’s Bryan Dobson and Eoghan McDermott - along with Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee - today launched a new school resilience programme developed by Pieta House. The aim of the six-week Pieta House Resilience Academy is to equip Second Year...
In a special report, Irish Examiner journalists looks at teen mental health. A special Irish Examiner / ReachOut Ireland teen mental health survey was designed to capture the views of teenagers in Ireland in relation to youth mental health and the issues that affect them. A body of...
Two thirds of teenagers rate their mental health as bad In a special report, Claire O’Sullivan of The Irish Examiner looks at teen mental health. A special Irish Examiner / ReachOut Ireland teen mental health survey was designed to capture the views of teenagers in Ireland...
If you would like to get a walking group started in your area take steps to start with the new phase of the Get Ireland Walking Active Community Walking Programme. The programme will encourage people to become active/more active through walking and support local people...
Mayo Children and Young People’s Committee brings together the main statutory, community and voluntary providers of services to children and young people. They provide a forum for joint planning and co-ordination of activity to ensure that children, young people and their families receive improved and...
New statistics show Ireland has the highest rate in Europe for young girls taking their own lives. Our reporter asks why and what can parents do? Suicide in Ireland is intrinsically linked with men. According to figures from the Office for Suicide Prevention (HSE), of the...
Free event taking place in Lough Lannagh for Parent/Guardians of school age children regarding healthy heating and nutrition – March 22nd. Read more on the poster attached below: ...
A new book guides principals and teachers on how to navigate the storm of a critical incident, including the 'wallop effect' on their own emotions. Read more: Helping schools to deal with a tragedy Photo: Lorraine Teevan, Source: Independent.ie...
This 1.5 hour presentation is aimed at parents/caregivers of children in senior classes in primary school (5th and 6th class). If you are a parent/caregiver of younger aged children you are welcome to attend. Venue: Mayo Education Centre Date: Wednesday 15th March 2017 Time: 7:30pm to 9pm Facilitator: Miriam Conway Read...
No matter how much you drink, find out how it affects your health and mental wellbeing at AskAboutAlcohol.ie, a new website from the HSE The HSE recently launched a new website for the public on alcohol – about how much we’re drinking, how it affects us...
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 1:00-1:30pm. Venue: Lecture Room P002, GMIT Castlebar. Speaker: Dr Seamus Ryan, Clinical Psychologist, HSE. This 30 minute talk will introduce a number of practical tips to improve our psychological well-being and mental health. Each practical tip is based on research evidence which demonstrates...