Limerick Mental Health Association
Promoting positive mental health
LMHA would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone involved in this years Curraghchase 10K which raised €1,500 for LMHA. Continue reading LMHA Thanks Curraghchase 10K 2021 for their Contribution Continue reading LMHA Thanks Curraghchase 10K 2021 for their Contribution
A piece from Thomas Truelson covering how keeping a journal helped his mental state. Continue reading Moving Forward: Taking Pen in Hand by Thomas Truelson Continue reading Moving Forward: Taking Pen in Hand by Thomas Truelson
TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Thomas Truelson details his experiences with the loss of a loved one to suicide, attempted suicide and struggling with mental health. Continue reading My Life: Suicide & Mental Illness by Thomas Truelson Continue reading My Life: Suicide & Mental Illness by Thomas Truelson
Gavin Harty, a 24 year old Limerick man is raising funds for LMHA by taking part in a white collar boxing event in London on September 24th. Read on for more info and details on how to donate to his GoFundMe. Continue reading White collar boxing fundraiser happening in London in aid of LMHA Continue reading White collar boxing fundraiser happening in London in aid of LMHA
The Limerick Spurs Supporters Club are holding a fundraiser for a signed framed Spurs Jersey in aid of LMHA. Entry is €5 or 3 entries for €10. Find out more… Continue reading Win a signed framed Tottenham Hotspur Jersey, in aid of LMHA! Continue reading Win a signed framed Tottenham Hotspur Jersey, in aid of LMHA!
Springboard+ and the July Stimulus initiatives seek to provide upskilling and/or reskilling opportunities to all. Funding is available at 90% or 100% of course fees. This is a really great opportunity for anyone who was thinking of doing a part-time or short module to get engaged. Deadline to apply is AUGUST 1ST! Continue reading Springboard+ Funded Upskilling Opportunities Available Continue reading Springboard+ Funded Upskilling Opportunities Available
The Limerick Bastille Wild Geese Festival is Limerick’s newest annual summer festival taking place at the Hunt Museum and Limerick Mental Health Association were happy to aid with the festivities. Adam Grace, a UL Co-op student with LMHA reports on the day. Continue reading Limerick Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival Continue reading Limerick Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival
Imposter phenomenon (or imposter syndrome), the belief that you are a fraud and don’t deserve your success despite evidence to the contrary, is a very common experience. Luckily, there are ways to combat it… Continue reading Imposter Phenomenon: The Fear of Being a Fraud Continue reading Imposter Phenomenon: The Fear of Being a Fraud
Our friends at Ennis Mental Health Association recently held an evening in conversation with Dr Tony Bates looking at why talking helps, what difference it makes, what helps us open up and share our pain, and what makes it so hard to talk at times. Watch a recording of the talk if you missed it, or if you would like to watch or listen back to it again… Continue reading Ennis Mental Health Association Webinar – “Why Talking Helps” with Dr Tony Bates Continue reading Ennis Mental Health Association Webinar – “Why Talking Helps” with Dr Tony Bates
LMHA’s Migrant Group and Young Shedders recently teamed up to kayak along the river Shannon. Find out how they got on as they share their adventure… Continue reading Paddling their own canoe: Migrant Group and Young Shedders Kayak the Shannon Continue reading Paddling their own canoe: Migrant Group and Young Shedders Kayak the Shannon