Motherhood is a journey filled with love, but at times can be isolating.
Join the Let's Connect campaign to combat loneliness in motherhood and help create a supportive community where every mum feels connected.
Visit themotherhoodprogramme.ie for info.
#maternalmentalhealthmatters

Today, Wednesday, May 1, is World Maternal Mental Health Day and in Ireland, some of the events marking the occasion include a special Minding Me Dublin South, Kildare and West Wicklow (DSKWW) Let's Connect campaign.
Get the full details here:
westbewell.ie/2024/04/30/may…

Young adults (aged 18-25) with a history of self-harm are invited to help with the design of a planned new website for parents of adolescents who self-harm:
westbewell.ie/.../help-requi…
Youth Mental Health Lab UCD University College Dublin Maynooth University Pieta

ATTENTION HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS! This in-person conference, which will be held in Dublin Castle on June 6th next, will discuss how to provide inclusive healthcare for the LGBTIQ+ community at every stage of life.
Find our more here:
westbewell.ie/2024/04/16/car…

REMINDER! This workshop for professionals and key contact people providing support to those bereaved through suicide will be staged in Castlebar, Co Mayo tomorrow, Thursday, April 25. Find out more here: westbewell.ie/2024/04/19/sui…

A study led by Greena Regi, Áine French & Dr Niki Nearchou from Resilience & Health Lab at UCD Psychology explores the role of sleep in young adults who have engaged in past self-harm. Are you aged 20-29 yrs & wanting to have your voice heard? More via this link:
bit.ly/SH-and-sleep

The Living Well Programme for people living with long-term health conditions will be taking place in Castlerea, Co Roscommon from Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Find out more about this great, FREE, six-week programme here:
westbewell.ie/.../living-wel…
Boyle FRC Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre

Registration is still open for this safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) training programme which will take place in the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co Mayo on Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 from 10am – 1:30pm.
You can find out more here: westbewell.ie/2024/04/16/saf…

A workshop for professionals providing support to those bereaved through suicide will be staged in Castlebar, Co Mayo on Thursday, April 25. It explores the unique needs of suicide bereavement, so that participants become more equipped to provide support: westbewell.ie/2024/04/19/sui…

ATTENTION HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS! This in-person conference, which will be held in Dublin Castle on June 6th next, will discuss how to provide inclusive healthcare for the LGBTIQ+ community at every stage of life.
Find our more here:
westbewell.ie/2024/04/16/car…

Some places are still available on the safeTALK training programme which will take place in Claremorris, Co Mayo on Tuesday, 30 April, 2024.
You can find out more and how to reserve a place by clicking the link below and in our stories: westbewell.ie/2024/04/16/saf…

The Living Well Programme for people living with long-term health conditions will be taking place in Castlerea, Co Roscommon from Thursday, April 25. Find out more about this great, FREE, six-week programme via this link: westbewell.ie/2024/03/05/liv…
Castlerea Community and Family Resource Centre
Boyle FRC

A research team in the UCD School of Psychology is investigating psychosocial and environmental factors associated with resilience when exposed to traumatic experiences in young adults.
They're appealing for participants aged 18 to 29.
Find out more: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/63ZRMW3

The 2024 Hello, How Are You? mental health campaign will get underway on May 15 next.
This initiative is about connecting with those around us and engaging in open conversations about mental health.
Find out more: westbewell.ie/.../save-the-d…

Sundays are for resting, recovering and resetting for the new week ahead!
If you have been struggling with your mental health of late, please do visit our website for lots of helpful advice, resources and a directory of excellent services - westbewell.ie

'Suicide Prevention in the Community – Connecting, Communicating, Caring: A Practical Guide' has been published by the HSE.
It provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities:
westbewell.ie/.../hse-publis…

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
#ThursdayTip #westbewell

Are you, or is someone you know, struggling with mental health difficulties this week? Please do not be alone. Find a list of resources and contact numbers for agencies that can help via the link below and in our stories: westbewell.ie/.../get-to-kno…

A research team in the UCD School of Psychology is investigating psychosocial and environmental factors associated with resilience when exposed to traumatic experiences in young adults.
They're appealing for participants aged 18 to 29.
Find out more: eu.surveymonkey.com/r/63ZRMW3

This is your Monday reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you!
#mondaymood #westbewell