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Dawn Walk 2022 in Kildare to raise awareness over mental health

The Teach Dara Community and Family Centre is holding a Dawn Walk event in Kildare later this month to raise awareness about mental health. Commencing at 5am, the walk will start at Kildare Village, passing through St Brigid’s Well and the National ...

13 Apr 2022 at 12:33

William and Kate urge nation to help the lonely with a text or knock on the door

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have called on the nation to “lift someone out of loneliness” with small acts of kindness, in a special radio broadcast for Mental Health Awareness Week. William and Kate took to the airwaves of more than 500 ...

13 May 2022 at 12:25

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Dundalk business Irishify to sell limited edition captain's armbands for Mental Health Awareness Month

Irishify have teamed up with the Head in the Game initiative to become official distributors of their limited edition captain's armbands, as part of May's Mental Health Awareness Month. The armbands will be worn by all professional teams in ...

18 May 2022 at 15:33

Kildare Now

New booklet on lithium therapy for Kildare patients launched

A new patient Information Booklet on Lithium Therapy has been launched. Over 350 people in Kildare are believed to be on lithium medication, which is often used to treat Bipolar Disorder and severe depression. The booklet was created as ...

20 Sept 2022 at 19:33

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Kildare had high sign-up rates for mental health charity in 2022

County Kildare had high sign-up rates for a mental health charity this year. Turn2Me has revealed that its highest sign-up rates for 2022 were Dublin at 27.9 per cent, Cork at 12.3 per cent, Galway at 6.1 per cent and Kildare at 5.2 ...

21 Dec 2022 at 17:33

Derry News

"I was determined to not let my eating disorder define who I am"

Conor Doherty has suffered with an eating disorder since he was in his early teens. He asked for medical help on multiple occasions but he never received the professional support he needed. Speaking to Derry News, the 25 year old ...

31 Mar 2023 at 18:33

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Mental health programme aimed at men to take place in Athy, County Kildare

A mental health programme aimed at men over the age of 18 will take place in Athy next month. The programme, which is being run by HEADSUP, is for: men who are struggling with mental distress, men who are feeling isolated/alone ...

17 Apr 2023 at 17:33

Derry News

Foyle AMH New Horizons host purple picnic to help smash mental health stigmas and start conversations

On Wednesday May 11, AMH New Horizons, Foyle, chose Guildhall Square, Derry as the venue for their Great Big Purple Picnic, to mark this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Themed to combat loneliness, a cup of tea and a chat ...

27 May 2022 at 11:33

Not-for-profit founder hopes to show power of angling for mental health

The founder of a not-for-profit with a focus on fishing hopes to highlight the calming power of the sport as part of a campaign with former goalkeeper David Seaman. David Lyons, the founder of angling organisation Tackling ...

15 May 2023 at 00:01

Scarlett Moffatt: I felt guilty for feeling lonely during the pandemic

TV presenter and Samaritans ambassador Scarlett Moffatt has spoken candidly about her experience of loneliness ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week. Moffatt, 31, first gained popularity on Channel 4’s Gogglebox before ...

06 May 2022 at 01:25

Music

Petition to protect artists’ wellbeing after Liam Payne’s death passes milestone

A petition calling for legislation to protect the mental health of artists in the entertainment industry, following the death of Liam Payne, has received more than 120,000 signatures. The One Direction star died aged ...

28 Oct 2024 at 11:38

Health & Wellbeing

Men share the things that have made a big difference to their mental health – from golf to gratitude lists

It’s a bit of a stereotype that men can have a hard time opening up about their feelings. But everyone struggles sometimes, and looking after our mental wellbeing is crucial – whether that’s reaching out to a mate, ...

04 May 2022 at 08:55

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