Limerick Mental Health Association
Promoting positive mental health
Read musician Ian Delaney’s honest account of the effect the pandemic has had on his life from a male perspective, in particular bringing about discussion and debate breaking the stigma and barriers faced around mental health challenges. Continue reading “Why Mental Health Matters to Men” by Ian Delaney Continue reading “Why Mental Health Matters to Men” by Ian Delaney
Counselling (also known as psychotherapy) can be of great benefit in times of crisis and can help with difficulties surrounding relationships, bereavement, addiction or indeed any trauma an individual may find themselves confronted with at any point in life. Read on for reasons to consider counselling. Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Consider Counselling Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Consider Counselling
Incorporating gratitude into our lives has enormous benefits. Research has not only shown that expressing gratitude is linked with greater well-being and happiness, but this practice can also improve relationships, physical well-being, self-esteem, and energy levels, to name but a few. Continue reading The Power of Gratitude Continue reading The Power of Gratitude
It is so very difficult to understand grief and all its nuances if we haven’t experienced profound loss ourselves. Liz Gleeson of Shapes of Grief talks about some ways you can support someone who is grieving Continue reading Why we shouldn’t try to fix grief Continue reading Why we shouldn’t try to fix grief
Katie Lenihan, a recent graduate of University of Limerick shares her own experiences in overcoming challenges faced during lockdown and some tips that have helped her stay motivated. Continue reading Staying Present and Motivated in Uncertain Times Continue reading Staying Present and Motivated in Uncertain Times
Like thousands of others, Caroline considered her daily schedule to be pretty full even before the Covid -19 pandemic hit… Continue reading In praise of the home-schooling heroes
2020 has done a number on us. The constant stream of “Breaking News” has been almost enough to break your… Continue reading Recycling Happiness and The Power of Nostalgia
While we are all staying safe by staying at home during the latest Covid-19 restrictions we would like to share… Continue reading Free Online Mental Health Programmes and Workshops for January 2021
Cian Dalton is studying an MA in Journalism at UL. In this guest blog post, he talks about his own… Continue reading My Mental Health Journey: Conversations, Caring for Yourself and the impact of Covid-19
It’s that time of the year again and for many students that will mean exams which can be an incredibly… Continue reading Tips for dealing with exam stress