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Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Limerick Mental Health Week Launch with The Ilen, the last of Ireland’s traditional wooden sailing ships, sailing into Limerick City. Pic: Don Moloney

Thank you to everyone who took part in or supported Limerick Mental Health Week 2021. The aims of Limerick Mental Health Week were: to get people talking about their mental health; to highlight the increased demand on mental health services across Limerick; to emphasise the need for extra funding to meet this increased demand; and to increase collaboration among all the stakeholders involved in the provision of mental health services in Limerick. Read our review of the week’s events.. Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review→ Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review

A letter of support from President Michael D. Higgins

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Limerick Mental Health Association

A letter of support from President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins for Limerick Mental Health Week Continue reading A letter of support from President Michael D. Higgins→ Continue reading A letter of support from President Michael D. Higgins

Mental Health in the Media – A round up of recent stories.

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Newspapers

Written by Jason O’Donnell, a member of Le Chéile who has lived experience of a variety of mental health conditions… Continue reading Mental Health in the Media – A round up of recent stories.

Limerick Mental Health Week 2018

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Limerick Mental Health Week 2018 starts on October 4th running until October 13th. With a wide variety of events planned we look forward to another impactful week.

Limerick Mental Health Week 2018 starts on October 4th running until October 13th. With a wide variety of events planned, we look forward to another impactful week. What… Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2018

How to alleviate and cope with stress at work

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Limerick Mental Health Association

People often experience stress due to upcoming deadlines and challenging workloads.

Stress has become increasingly common in Irish workplaces due to greater competition and higher workloads. A mild degree of stress can… Continue reading How to alleviate and cope with stress at work

Can I help others through creative writing?

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Ainna Fawcett-Henesy, Volunteer at Le Chéile

Article written by Ainna Fawcett-Henesy – Volunteer at Le Chéile. Upon completing a Masters in Creative Writing at the University of… Continue reading Can I help others through creative writing?

Limerick Mental Health Week 2017 review

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Limerick Mental Health Week review

Limerick Mental Health Week review written by Patrick Fitzgerald – Director of Limerick Mental Health Week 2017. Limerick Mental Health… Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2017 review

Corrib Oil & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Who are we? Corrib Oil has been in business for over 30 years. Through their network of home heating oil depots, delivery services… Continue reading Corrib Oil & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

ICHAS & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Who are we? Established in 1999, ICHAS College are extremely proud of their role in education. All programmes at ICHAS are… Continue reading ICHAS & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

Employability & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Who are we? Employability Limerick was established in 2001 and supports people with an illness, injury and disability into the… Continue reading Employability & Limerick Mental Health Week 2017

The Samaritians (24hr listening service)
Free phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.ie

Aware (Depression & Anxiety)
Free phone: 1800 80 48 48 Mon – Sun 10am – 10pm

MyMind (Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Call 076 680 1060 (press 3) Mon – Sat 9 am- 7pm

Suicide Intervention Response in Limerick
Call 085 1777 631 5pm – 6am distress calls only

National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House)
Call 1800 247 247
Local house 061 484444 Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

National Bereavement Support Line
Freephone 1800 80 70 77 Mon – Fri, 10am to 1pm.

50808 Mental Health Crisis Textline
Text HELLO to 50808. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Texts are free.