Sligo Libraries, as part of the Healthy Ireland at Your Libraries programme, are delighted to present a Free Online Webinar series with Shane Martin, Psychologist C.Psychol.Ps.S.I. beginning tomorrow rhe 7th of January and every Thursday in January.
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The Minding Your Wellbeing online programme is a series of 5 videos about mental health and wellbeing.
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The Social Prescribing service is funded by the Sligo LCDC under Healthy Ireland and is currently delivered by Sligo Family Resource Centre in Sligo town and surrounding area.
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Many people have experienced the death of someone they love during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As part of the HSE ongoing work on Mental Health and Wellbeing, we wish to highlight that Monday next marks the start of the next run of our Stress Control Online Sessions on stresscontrol.ie. Please see the printable timetable attached. Watch HSE Senior Psychologist, Dr. Christina Corbett explain what the Stress Control Online programme is about and how it can help at this time here #StressControlIrl.
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with HSE Senior Psychologist, Dr. Christina Corbett
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The current situation has meant that we have to adapt to a new way of life, and this can be challenging for all of us. Rares-Mihai Nicula, Roma Project Officer, Dublin City Community Co-Op gives his three tips for looking after your mental wellbeing.
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The current crisis is affecting all of us, but if we look after and protect each other as a community, we will get through this. Patrick Reilly, Traveller Mental Health Worker, Pavee Point, gives his three tips for staying healthy and keeping well.
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‘Sharing the Vision’ is the successor to ‘A Vision for Change’ that was launched in 2006. It carries forward those elements of the original policy that still have relevance in-light of expert opinion
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Whether you’re a creative type or not, sewing and putting in a few stitches is a hobby you should add to your list. The simple act of sewing has proven health benefits that will enhance your wellbeing.
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During Men's Health Week, people in Ireland are being encouraged to work together to do at least one small practical thing to improve their own health and the health of men across the island. So remember, Tune Out, Get Out, Chill Out, Reach Out and Talk it Out!
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‘50808’ is a first of its kind for Ireland, a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis. Crisis Volunteers are available 24/7 for anonymous text conversations. The aim is to provide immediate support in the short term and connect people to resources that will help them in the future.
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Do you want to improve your Health & Wellbeing? Do you have one free hour per week?
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A short, guided, sitting meditation on being present to and aware of mind and body, from Maura Mc Guinness, Lecturer, Department of Home Economics, St. Angela's College, Sligo.
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As part of their on-going collaboration with HSE Mental Health, Silvercloud Health has made four of their online mental health and wellbeing programs free to access for all health sector staff and volunteers.
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As a carer, there are times when mental health and emotional well-being may be challenged due to a combination of the demands of a caring role, and the additional worries of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sometimes it's not always possible to get as much sleep as we would like, and we can be finding it hard to sleep at this time. Daniel Flynn, @HSELive, shares his tips on managing sleep difficulties. For more advice on coping at home, visit gov.ie/together | #InThisTogether
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The Irish Dementia Working Group, The Centre for Economic and Social Research on Dementia and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in collaboration, would like to invite you to the Virtual Launch of Hear Our Voice!
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FREE Online Women’s Programme with a qualified life coach.
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This is a free online resource which covers topics such as Mindfulness & Meditation. The videos cater for beginners to the area of mindfulness & meditation.
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A video from Dr Patsy McSharry Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies, St Angelas College, Sligo on the topic of self-compassion and tips on mental health tools to help us through these times
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The HSE and NHS are running a 6 session online free course on how to manage stress.
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Barnardos have collated a number of activities under the themes of Heart, Body and Mind to keep your children engaged and things the family can do together. 
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The Sanctuary are offering online free/donation based meditations via Zoom every week.
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Plum Village are allowing free access to their live daily meditations and talks.
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Headspace.com offer a variety of free guided mediations.
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You can get your daily newspaper delivered to your door during COVID-19.
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Staying at home during #COVID19 can be challenging for many reasons.
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Anti Anxiety Breathing Triangle Exercise by Emily Whelan Coaching
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Mental health resources available for all the family.
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This is a list of resources available to you and your family to help you through the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sligo PPN has compiled a list of Open Doctors Surgeries in Sligo
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A challenging event like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can affect everyone’s mental health. Each of us is doing our best to look after ourselves. But young people and children might need extra attention and support.
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Dr Eddie Murphy gives his three expert tips for how to cope during COVID-19
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Infectious disease outbreaks like coronavirus (COVID-19), can be worrying. This can affect your mental health. But there are many things you can do to mind your mental health during times like this.
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Geraldine Gilroy, Counsellor in IT Sligo give us some useful information on Effective Stress Management, Mindful Breathing Exercise and A Safe Space Exercise
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