Information evening for parents of children suffering anxiety

THE Mitchelstown/Fermoy Tusla Child and Family Support Network is hosting an information evening for parents of children and teenagers on the theme ‘Coping with Anxieties’ on Thursday 17th November at 7.30pm in the Firgrove Hotel.

The event is the first in a series of events to be organised by the Network over the coming months to provide support to families in the local area.

Speakers on the night will include psychologist Pat Maher, who will discuss social and separation anxiety to help parents better understand the impact anxiety can have on a child’s day-to-day life.

Local GP Dr Jack Griffin will also speak at the event and Reachout Ireland, an online youth mental health service, will demonstrate how children and families can access supports on their website.

Speaking ahead of the event, Caríosa Lynch, Senior Community Development Worker, Tusla, said “We’ve been informed through our local Child and Family Support Network that many parents in Mitchelstown and Fermoy have children with anxiety. This evening is the start of a process which will help families in the community access the information and support they need”.

“We are acutely aware of the challenges facing families and we hope that by working collaboratively through the Child and Family Support Network in Mitchelstown and Fermoy, we will be better able to support parents to meet these challenges”, said Sadie Allen, Development Officer, Ballyhoura Development.

The event is supported by Tusla – Child and Family Agency and Ballyhoura Development.