Limerick Mental Health Association
Promoting positive mental health
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
Limerick Mental Health Association is launching a social media campaign on St Patrick’s Day to raise awareness about our services and raise funds to tackle the mental health impact of Covid-19, which has seen one in six Limerick people experiencing mental health issues. Continue reading LMHA St Patrick’s Day Appeal Continue reading LMHA St Patrick’s Day Appeal
The Hunt Museum has teamed up local organisations to develop a One Million Stars To End Violence weaving network in Limerick in support of ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services. Continue reading One Million Stars to End Violence – Limerick Project Launch Continue reading One Million Stars to End Violence – Limerick Project Launch
Author Cathy McCarty has kindly provided an excerpt from her book “Stronger Than Yesterday – Living Your Life Beyond Adversity”. In this excerpt Cathy provides advice and demonstrates a mindset that helped her overcome adversity and show resilience. Cathy is a cancer survivor and author. Continue reading “An Unexpected Journey” – Book Excerpt by Cathy McCarthy Continue reading “An Unexpected Journey” – Book Excerpt by Cathy McCarthy
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
Pandemic fatigue is an all too real phenomenon occurring all around the world as we adjust to the “new normal”. Learn more about it and some helpful tips to help you overcome it. Continue reading How to overcome pandemic fatigue Continue reading How to overcome pandemic fatigue
LMHA is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Manager, Tracey Corbett Lynch. Tracey brings a wealth of experience to LMHA and and we look forward to working with her to develop our service and make a difference in the lives of people in Limerick City and County. Continue reading Announcing the appointment of Tracey Corbett Lynch as LMHA Manager Continue reading Announcing the appointment of Tracey Corbett Lynch as LMHA Manager
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
My name is Karen. I’m 44, a psychotherapist, a sociology lecturer, an occasional activist, and a parent. Last April five… Continue reading Fear Fatigue, COVID trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves – Karen’s Story.