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Con O’Callaghan launches our #mentalhealth awareness week with a few words on being part of the Cuala community, followed by Colman Mac Cionnaith’s video from 2017, #intheshelterofeachother
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Useful Links
Here is a list of useful websites that offer support which can help you with your mood:
Alive2Thrive
A service promoting positive mental health in Sligo and Leitrim, where you will find services, resources, tips and general information.
Aware (www.aware.ie)
Provides extensive information about low mood, free public lectures, a free-of-charge listening service helpline (Ph. 1890 303 302) and delivers support groups in the community and online.
Black Dog Institute
(www.blackdoginstitute.org.au)
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit organisation and world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Centre for Clinical Interventions
(www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm)
Provides a wide range of downloadable courses on topics relevant to mental health, including assertiveness, self-esteem, ‘facing your feelings’, eating problems, procrastination and worry.
Counselling Directory (www.counsellingdirectory.ie)
Provides directory of low-cost and private counselling services in each county in Ireland. Service users are advised to check the accreditation/ qualifications of any counsellor potentially seen.
Find a Psychologist
(www.psychologicalsociety.ie/find-a-psychologist)
An Online Register where you can easily search for practicing psychologists near you anywhere in Ireland.
Jigsaw (www.jigsaw.ie)
Jigsaw is a network of projects across Ireland, working with communities to better support young people’s mental health and well being. Jigsaw projects bring people and services together to give young people somewhere to turn to and someone to talk to in their community.
Reach Out (ie.reachout.com)
Provides information, peer support, forums, videos and advice regarding mental health issues. Aimed at teenagers and young adults but useful for older adults as well.
Support Me (www.supportme.ie)
Provides information on all the various support services that are available to them in the West of Ireland.
Turn2Me (turn2me.org)
Provides online support groups and group forums for those experiencing anxiety, low mood and suicidal thoughts. Also provides paid online counselling.
“We need to trust ourselves, our bodies, and our minds.”
“Like physical health, mental health needs work”
“Just because the clubhouse doors are shut, and the training sessions are postponed, don’t think that Cuala has closed”
“Remember alcohol is a depressant and even though it might make us feel great at the start it doesn’t last long”
“Small change can alter how we see things in a very significant way”
“Drinking enough water every day is a sure way to feeling better both physically and mentally.”
“Battling mental illness is not a personal problem, but a communal one for which we are all responsible to address, and at Cuala we are a community.”
“Acknowledge negative thoughts – A thought is just a thought, not a fact.”
“The only thing we can control is what is happening at this moment.”
“Engaging in Whatsapp groups, chatting on Instagram or hosting Zoom quizzes is all it takes to feel like we’re back out with the gang.”
“As we move our mood lifts. A light or Moderate exercise session can be as effective as antidepressants.”
“Taking things slowly is the most important thing here”
“Over the next few weeks it is incredibly important to keep a positive sleep routine”
Stay physically grounded – Grounding exercises are helpful for many situations
“Verbalise positive things – Whenever we feel we have accomplished something we are always the last person to congratulate ourselves. Give yourself a pat on the back”
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