Fantastic opportunity Joanne Flood FFNMRCSI a day of celebration collaboration and inspiration showcasing mental health innovations

After a suicide loss, 40% of men* said they used alcohol to cope with their grief. But there’s a healthier way forward. HUGG Men, a suicide bereavement support group is a place to explore healthy coping strategies and connect with others who understand. *Afterwords survey

Congrats to the National Suicide Research Foundation and GraceCully and team on this very important publication Rhona Jennings National Clinical Programme Self Harm & S Ideation

After a suicide loss, 33% of men* said they experienced problems with family relationships. Suicide bereavement can strain even the strongest family ties. HUGG Men can help you navigate the complexities of suicide grief and rebuild connections. #KnowYourNumbers *Afterwords

Our 2nd paper describes the stresses that middle-aged men face before they take their lives and their contact with services that could be preventative. Both long-standing and recent risks contribute to suicide risk. 1st author Jane Graney BMJPublicHealth bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/2/1/e0…

Excellent resource for children bereaved by suicide, to support them in their grief, wonderfully illustrated. National Clinical Programme Self Harm & S Ideation Rhona Jennings HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP)

Our study examining healthcare practitioners views on self harm in older adults is out Eve Griffin Faraz Mughal Sally Lovejoy National Suicide Research Foundation UCC School of Public Health scroll down to read key findings ⬇️

Delighted to be a co-author on this important and valuable research National Clinical Programme Self Harm & S Ideation Mary Butler TD HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) HSE Ireland

‘Safe Harbour’ is a new, free children's book that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide. The book will empower parents or carers to have difficult conversations safely with their child around this sensitive topic. To learn more, visit: childhoodbereavement.ie

(1/3) *New publication* Mary Joyce is a co-author on a paper in BMC Series led by Royal College of Physicians of Ireland colleague David Patrick McEvoy. Key findings: ▶️Hospitals should ensure that adequate resources are available for those presenting with self-harm, especially in the case of overcrowded EDs

NMPDU and RCNME Conference - Embracing Change: Nurses and Midwives Shaping the Future 05-09-2024 WATERFORD Register at surveys.hse.ie/s/NMPDU-RCNME-… NMPDU Kilkenny ONMSD IEHG HSE/South East Community Healthcare Judy Ryan Ceire Rochford

Excellent discussion from the panel including rachel kenna Carolyn Donohoe, RGN Mary Curtin, Freda Brown and hosted by Kelly M in relation to implementing ERB recommendation and Undergraduate nursing and midwifery review progress. UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems

Today, we were delighted to host our 2024 AGM. Thanks to our members and Dervila Eyres, HSE for a powerful discussion on strengthening collaboration in the VCS mental health sector. Congrats to our two new Board members, Nicola Byrne, @shineonlineirel & Ken Kilbride ADHD Ireland

*New publication* Eve Griffin & Selena O Connell are co-authors on a paper in Death Studies led by UCD Psychology's Mark Creegan. ▶ Highlights potential for growth in the aftermath of suicide bereavement, emphasizing role of social support & time in promoting postraumatic growth.

A partnership of community and maternity hospital-based mental health services in the Mid West has launched a new audio edition of a successful HSE self-care workbook to support and empower women from conception, through pregnancy and post childbirth. ➡️bit.ly/4dcKM3A

Our study using NCP data examined changes in trends of hospital-presenting suicide-related ideation in older adults living in Ireland, during the first 24 months of the COVID-19 pandemic and 2018–2019. What did we find? Read below ⬇️ doi.org/10.1080/138111…

This video of #ourchildrenshospital shows the exciting progress throughout the building and the facilities that will be available. It's been very exciting to see areas reach near completion and scaffolding come down from the outside of the building.

🚨 We are calling on the Government to invest an additional €120 million in mental health services in #Budget2025. Check out our #IAmAReason webpage to find out more and for details on how to get involved in the campaign👇 mentalhealthreform.ie/budget-2025/

Thank you to RCNME (Dublin and South East) for the opportunity to present on the SCAN service National Clinical Programme Self Harm & S Ideation rachel kenna Mary Butler TD HSE Ireland HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP)

Well done James O Mahony PhD Rhona Jennings and Dr Katerina Kavalidou on leading this research. The animation and narrative is very powerful. HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) National Clinical Programme Self Harm & S Ideation Understanding the needs of Irish Traveller women when presenting to ED ... youtu.be/TlL30TpeXfs?fe… via YouTube