Charlie Bird has announced plans to lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans this April. The veteran broadcaster will lead hundreds of Samaritans volunteers and supporters through Avondale Forest Park in his beloved Co. Wicklow on Sunday 21st April. Registration details will follow www.samaritans.ie The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans is … [Read more...] about Charlie Bird to lead Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in April
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MOST depressing day of the year: Brain Experts on how to turn it around
While the concept of Blue Monday may not have any scientific backing, the return to work after the festive period is widely acknowledged to bring about a sense of post-holiday blues for many. This transition is further compounded by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which affects around 10 million people in the USA and tends to peak during the winter months, intensifying the … [Read more...] about MOST depressing day of the year: Brain Experts on how to turn it around
Don’t Choose Between Your Head and Heart This World Heart Day
CRY Ireland offers six free counselling sessions with an IACP accredited therapist for those who have been diagnosed with an inherited cardiac condition and families who have suffered a loss due to sudden cardiac death. This World Heart Day 2023, September 29th, two Irish registered charities – Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Ireland and the Irish Association for … [Read more...] about Don’t Choose Between Your Head and Heart This World Heart Day
11th Annual Green Ribbon Walk and Talk Campaign
IFA President Tim Cullinan has encouraged families to attend and support the Green Ribbon walks organised by IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland in support of the Green Ribbon campaign next month. Eleven walks have been organised in venues throughout the country during September as part of the annual Green Ribbon campaign. The campaign … [Read more...] about 11th Annual Green Ribbon Walk and Talk Campaign
Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years
Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties, research suggests. Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 was associated with better mental health between the ages of 11 and 13, the study found. Physical activity was also associated with reduced hyperactivity and behavioural problems, … [Read more...] about Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years