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Dementia Care Strategy must be prioritised post-pandemic

Challenges faced by those living with dementia did not disappear during the pandemic and must be tackled by expediting the implementation of the National Dementia Care Strategy as we emerge from the height of the Covid-19 emergency, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

Support ‘Samarathon’ annual virtual marathon

Samaritans Dennis and Clare is encouraging people to sign up to Samarathon and set themselves the challenge of walking, jogging or running the equivalent of a marathon distance (26.2 miles) during July, helping the charity’s volunteers continue to provide vital emotional support.  

‘Comp’ wins Best Stand Alone Project

St. Patrcik’s Comprehensive School has won Best Stand Alone Project winners in the Walk in My Shoes Mission Possible Awards.

Top stars in live Zoom chats for Lighthouse project

The Lighthouse Peer Support Centre in Kilrush is running a virtual music club each Wednesday featuring well-known Irish music artists.

Plan to set up ‘Buddy Communities’ across Ireland

In light of the mental health crisis arising out of Covid-19, Cycle Against Suicide is calling on communities to prioritise peer support.
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Anger at ‘insensitive’ April fools suicide post

Local tourism groups in Doolin, along with members of the general public, have expressed anger at a post on Facebook yesterday appearing to make fun of tragic deaths at the Cliffs of Moher.

Virtual Life Skills Programme open for registration

Aware, Ireland’s leading organisation providing support, education and information services for people impacted by anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder today announced that its popular Life Skills Group Programme is now available to attend in a virtual group setting.

‘Let’s Get Talking’ opens new outreach in Midwest

Let’s Get Talking Counselling and Psychotherapy open a new outreach to support the demand for access to mental health services in the Midwest.
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