Limerick Mental Health Association
Promoting positive mental health
This April we have a wide variety of courses available to the public inlcuding mindfulness, dance, art and music therapy, aimed at promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Open to people of all backgrounds 18 and up we strongly encourage everyone to give them a try. Continue reading What’s on at LMHA this April Continue reading What’s on at LMHA this April
Eating disorders are a serious mental health condition affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In Ireland, eating disorders have been on the rise in recent years, with a reported increase in the number of people seeking treatment for the condition… Continue reading Eating disorders, the hidden problem in Ireland Continue reading Eating disorders, the hidden problem in Ireland
Poppy and Roneta are UL students doing co-op work placement at LMHA. During their placement they quickly noticed the high demand for mental health services following the pandemic. In response to this, they are raising money to skydive in aid of Limerick Mental Health Association Continue reading Poppy and Roneta Take the Jump for Limerick Mental Health Association Continue reading Poppy and Roneta Take the Jump for Limerick Mental Health Association
Limerick Mental Health Association is holding it’s annual “HELLO” campaign on Thursday March 30th and we are encouraging everyone to join us for a walk from Arthur’s Quay on Thurs the 30th starting at 1 pm where we will walk the 3 bridges. Continue reading Join us for a 5k walk this March 30th as part of our annual “HELLO” campaign Continue reading Join us for a 5k walk this March 30th as part of our annual “HELLO” campaign
Mental health is an important issue that affects people all over the world, and the Irish are no exception. Ireland has the fourth highest rate of suicide in the European Union and the country’s history and cultural attitudes towards mental health can pose unique challenges… Continue reading Mental health and the Irish Continue reading Mental health and the Irish
Strong independent women of Limerick – in honour of International Women’s Day 8th March: Limerick City in Ireland has a rich history of strong independent women who have made significant contributions to society, fought for their rights and broken barriers in various fields… Continue reading Strong independent women of Limerick – in honour of International Women’s Day 8th March Continue reading Strong independent women of Limerick – in honour of International Women’s Day 8th March
We have a busy month with lots to announce including new classes and wellness programmes, join us in the St Patrick’s Day parade, a new Bereavement Network for Limerick and our Hello Campaign for 2023 Continue reading What’s On in LMHA in March Continue reading What’s On in LMHA in March
“I was very struck by the positivity and friendly atmosphere that struck me instantly when I walked through the only red door on Sexton Street Limerick.” Peer Support placement student Sandra reflects on the positive impact LMHA has had on her life. Continue reading The little red door on the street – my experience at LMHA Continue reading The little red door on the street – my experience at LMHA
What’s on at LMHA this Feb – As well as our ongoing programmes we will be launching new classes and programmes from meditation to crystal healing this month. We have also listened to our service users and we have now started 2 seperate mindfulness classes, one online on a Wed evening and the other in-house on Mon mornings. Continue reading What’s on at LMHA this Feb Continue reading What’s on at LMHA this Feb
A final year student of the BSc Psychology in UL is carrying out research to investigate the role of cognitive abilities in mental health as part of her final year project for her degree and is recruiting participants to take part in a 15 minute anonymous and voluntary online survey. Continue reading Call for participants for a University of Limerick Mental Health Questionnaire Continue reading Call for participants for a University of Limerick Mental Health Questionnaire