bloggers Archives - Limerick Mental Health Association

Finding Myself Again

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Limerick Mental Health Association

A woman sits alone leaning against an open window.

Emma Barrera is a student undertaking a degree in Anthropology at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She was diagnosed with… Continue reading Finding Myself Again

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Visual representation of what somebody suffering with body dysmorphic disorder can see when they look in the mirror, sometimes this is a distorted version of themselves

In this post, blogger Olivia will be discussing her experience of body dysmorphic disorder, how it effects her everyday life… Continue reading What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Let’s talk about self-harm

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

It's time to educate ourselves and start talking about self-harm

Over the years we have progressed to opening up discussions on mental health, but self-harm still remains a symptom of… Continue reading Let’s talk about self-harm

How to practice mindfulness

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Limerick Mental Health Association

Welcome to the first post of our new series, which will give Limerick based bloggers a platform to speak about… Continue reading How to practice mindfulness

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
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