Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review

Limerick Mental Health Week Launch with The Ilen, the last of Ireland’s traditional wooden sailing ships, sailing into Limerick City. Pic: Don Moloney

Thank you to everyone who took part in or supported Limerick Mental Health Week 2021. The aims of Limerick Mental Health Week were: to get people talking about their mental health; to highlight the increased demand on mental health services across Limerick; to emphasise the need for extra funding to meet this increased demand; and to increase collaboration among all the stakeholders involved in the provision of mental health services in Limerick. Read our review of the week’s events.. Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review Continue reading Limerick Mental Health Week 2021 Review

“An Unexpected Journey” – Book Excerpt by Cathy McCarthy

Cathy Mccarthy, author of Stronger Than Yesterday

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

Fear Fatigue, COVID trauma, and the stories we tell ourselves – Karen’s Story.

In This Together

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.

Award-Winning Limerick Singer, Songwriter Emma Langford on Maintaining Her Mental Health

Emma Langford, Singer Songwriter

Acclaimed Limerick singer, songwriter Emma Langford spoke to us recently about maintaining her mental health and mental health issues in… Continue reading Award-Winning Limerick Singer, Songwriter Emma Langford on Maintaining Her Mental Health

What’s On at Le Chéile In September

Womens group

We are still here for you. Here is what is happening in Le Chéile this month. If you are interested, please email… Continue reading What’s On at Le Chéile In September

Living with Mental Illness – 5 Tips for Friends and Family

Hands

Written by AnneMarie McDonnell, a volunteer with the Limerick Mental Health Association and graduate of the University of Limerick. Mental… Continue reading Living with Mental Illness – 5 Tips for Friends and Family

What’s on at Le Chéile In August

Le Cheile Aug Timetable

We are still here for you. With things starting to get back to normal, so are we! Here is what… Continue reading What’s on at Le Chéile In August

Mid-Month Update On Our 100km In A Month Fundraiser

We have just passed the halfway mark for our 100km in a Month July fundraiser and wanted to give you… Continue reading Mid-Month Update On Our 100km In A Month Fundraiser