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Get to know your local mental health services and supports

We all have a roll to play in removing the stigma associated with mental health.…

Mayo Be Well3rd July 2023

Bereavement Support News & Events

HUGG Galway a Dedicated Suicide Bereavement Support Group

HUGG provides a free, non-judgemental, and safe space where people bereaved by suicide can share…

Mayo Be Well29th June 2023

General Health News & Events

West Be Well team wins at 2023 HSE Staff Recognition Awards

The West Be Well team is celebrating following a major milestone in its track record…

Mayo Be Well16th June 2023

News & Events Suicide Prevention

HSE publishes Suicide Prevention in the Community Guide

Suicide Prevention in the Community – Connecting, Communicating, Caring: A Practical Guide has been published…

Mayo Be Well25th May 2023

Mental Health News & Events

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 10 – Mental Health

The latest episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, hosted by Noreen Turley…

Mayo Be Well4th May 2023

Mental Health News & Events

Hello Tuam community event a great success

Tuam Mental Health Association (MHA) in conjunction with Mental Health Ireland successfully hosted an event…

Mayo Be Well17th April 2023

News & Events Sexuality

New support group for parents/guardians of LGBTI+ young people

AMACH! LGBT Galway, in collaboration with ShOUT!, Youth Work Ireland Galway, is delighted to announce…

Mayo Be Well13th April 2023

Mental Health News & Events

Mental Health Information Boards to be distributed around Mayo

In a fantastic awareness raising initiative, Mayo Mental Health Association and Mindspace Mayo have teamed…

Mayo Be Well2nd March 2023

Children & Young People News & Events Parenting & Family Support Services

Longford Westmeath CYPSC Youth Forum launches Understanding Social Media Video series

Longford Westmeath CYPSC Youth Forum has just launched a unique and informative video series called…

Mayo Be Well9th February 2023

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New ADHD App launched to support adults with ADHD in Ireland

ADHD impacts approximately 2.5% of the adult population in Ireland The HSE ADHD in…

Mayo Be Well10th November 2022

News & Events Substance Misuse & Addiction

Galway City Alcohol Service launched with Mayo service to follow

On Friday, September 30 last, Minister Frank Feighan T.D., Minister of State for Public Health,…

Mayo Be Well10th October 2022

Mental Health News & Events

More stigma tackling tips from See Change

Although the See Change #GreenRibbonIRL campaign is coming to a close, the general public is…

Mayo Be Well29th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

Simple ways to end mental health stigma

What can you do to help end #mentalhealth stigma, shame and discrimination? See Change shares…

Mayo Be Well29th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

What’s the best way to respond to someone with mental health issues?

As part of its #GreenRibbonIRL campaign, See Change is encouraging us all to help people…

Mayo Be Well28th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

The antidote to shame: unconditional acceptance

It’s the final week of See Change's #GreenRibbonIRL campaign and this week the campaign is…

Mayo Be Well28th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

Learn to understand the behaviours of mental health stigma

To understand more about the behaviours of mental health stigma and shame, read See Change's…

Mayo Be Well23rd September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

Shame can be a silencer for those with mental health challenges

Shame tends to stay buried deep within people with #mentalhealth difficulties and can negatively impact…

Mayo Be Well22nd September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

50% of people consider hiding amental health difficulty from family and friends

As a result of the stigma and shame of having a #mentalhealth difficulty, almost 50%…

Mayo Be Well20th September 2022

News & Events Substance Misuse & Addiction Resources

Weekly in-person SMART Recovery meetings in the West

SMART Recovery in-person meetings for any addictive behaviour are held every week in counties Galway,…

Mayo Be Well18th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

Understanding is the key to having good conversations about mental health

We all have a part to play in ending mental health stigma. Finding out more…

Mayo Be Well16th September 2022

Mental Health News & Events

Aware runs weekly Support and Self Help Group in Castlebar, Co Mayo

The Aware group in Castlebar hosts a weekly local Support and Self Care Group every…

Mayo Be Well17th August 2022

General Health News & Events

HSE providing free support to people wanting to quit smoking

Quit Smoking West HSE Stop Smoking Advisors provide free one-to-one support to people who want…

Mayo Be Well9th June 2022

Children & Young People Education News & Events Parenting & Family Support Services

HSE encourages students to manage exam stress – Parents can play their part too

As students all across Ireland settle in to the Leaving and Junior Certificate exams the…

Mayo Be Well8th June 2022

Children & Young People News & Events Parenting & Family Support Services

CYPSC Mayo’s “Book Magic” project promotes joy of reading

‘Book Magic’ is an interagency project about encouraging and promoting the joy of reading. This…

Mayo Be Well31st May 2022

Get to know your local mental health services and supports

Get to know your local mental health services and supports

HUGG Galway a Dedicated Suicide Bereavement Support Group

West Be Well team wins at 2023 HSE Staff Recognition Awards

HSE publishes Suicide Prevention in the Community Guide

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, Episode 10 – Mental Health

Hello Tuam community event a great success

New support group for parents/guardians of LGBTI+ young people

Mental Health Information Boards to be distributed around Mayo

Longford Westmeath CYPSC Youth Forum launches Understanding Social Media Video series

New ADHD App launched to support adults with ADHD in Ireland

Galway City Alcohol Service launched with Mayo service to follow

More stigma tackling tips from See Change

Simple ways to end mental health stigma

What’s the best way to respond to someone with mental health issues?

The antidote to shame: unconditional acceptance

Learn to understand the behaviours of mental health stigma

Shame can be a silencer for those with mental health challenges

50% of people consider hiding amental health difficulty from family and friends

Weekly in-person SMART Recovery meetings in the West

Understanding is the key to having good conversations about mental health

Aware runs weekly Support and Self Help Group in Castlebar, Co Mayo

HSE providing free support to people wanting to quit smoking

HSE encourages students to manage exam stress – Parents can play their part too

CYPSC Mayo’s “Book Magic” project promotes joy of reading

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