Sligo Mental Health Week events
October 10th to 17th
MENTAL Health Week is taking place from the 10th to the 17th of October in accordance with H. S. E Sligo/ Leitrim and a number of agencies, community and voluntary organisations will be hosting a range of interesting, informative and fun events in Sligo over the course of the week.
A series of talks, events, workshops and fun activities, will be running from the first week in October and will continue throughout the autumn to promote positive Mental Health in Sligo. Be sure to get involved and take part in these events.
The prevalence of mental health problems among adults and children in Ireland is be- coming increasingly high.
The Power of Connecting with Self and Others on Wednesday, 12th October at 7pm in the Bush Hotel, Carrick- on- Shannon. John Graham, Transformational coach will speak about how people are now waking up to the fact that communication and connection on a personal level is required now more than ever. In all aspects of our lives, having an understanding of self and others is key. This talk will explore how to improve the relationship we have with ourselves, how to connect on a deeper level with those around us and much more.
Self Esteem and Young People on Thursday, 13th October at 7pm in the Riverside Hotel, Sligo. Mark O’Callaghan, is the head of HSE Psychology for Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan and he will talk about the importance of having good self- esteem is vital to our overall happiness and ability to live an enjoyable and fulfilling life. The evidence tells us that children who have good self- esteem are emotionally healthy and psychologically resilient are less likely to experience emotional difficulties and are more likely to overcome these difficulties if they occur. This presentation will explore the concepts of recognising self- esteem in one’s self and young people, factors which impact on a young person’s self- esteem and how we can foster self- esteem in teenagers.
The ‘ Taking Control’ Workshop’ is about practical ways to face life challenges, maintaining and taking control of your physical and mental wellbeing. This workshop is taking place in Sligo Town on 14th of October and in Enniscrone on 17th of October. Time: 10am – 4.30pm. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Active Citizenship Course is taking place in Sligo Family Resource Centre. Supporting your community, volunteering, lobbying, local political systems, teamwork, and communication.
This is a six week active citizenship course which is running on Thursday’s from 10am – 12pm which begins 13th of October. Contact Cathy on sligofrc@ gmail. com
Knitting Course is beginning in Sligo Family Resource Centre. This caters for beginners to advanced knitting and simple patterns. This is a six week knitting course which is running on Tuesday’s from10am – 12pm. Contact Cathy on sligofrc@ gmail. com
Basic Health Course is beginning in Sligo Family Resource Centre. This is a basic first aid, managing stress, identifying common health problems, diet exercise. This is a six week health course which started on Monday October 3rd from 10am – 12pm. Contact Cathy on sligofrc@ gmail. com
Social Soccer is lunch time soccer match which is taking place every Tuesday from 12pm – 2pm at the Knocknarea Arena, IT. This is open to all men and cost € 5.
Youth Music Event: The CRIB is hosting a Youth Music Event for young people aged 1418 from 8pm – 10pm on Friday, 15th October. This promises to be a fun event which has spot prizes, pizza and great bands on the evening. The ‘ My Mind, My Happy’ photography competition will also be launched at the event. All are welcome and this
is a drug and alcohol free event. Telephone: 0860497089
Outdoor Gym Workshop will be led by a qualified instructor and is guaranteed to be great fun. You are invited to meet at Cleveragh Sports Complex car park at 11am on Tuesday, 11th October at 2pm. Email: shane@ sligosportandrecreation. ie or call ( 071) 9161512. Cost: € 5
Tubbercurry FRC Walk & Talk Groups. Everyone is very welcome to come along and enjoy the following walks which are taking place throughout the week in Tubbercurry:
Tuesday, 11th October, Tubbercurry FRC. Meet at the Tubbercurry FRC @ 11.50am. The walk takes place from 12pm – 1pm and is followed by tea/ coffee.
Wednesday, 12th October, Curry. Meet at Howley’s Car Park, Curry @ 10.20am
Join the weekly walking group for a walk and chat through the scenic areas in the locality.
Friday, 14th October, Rathscanlon. Meet at Aurivo, Rathscanlon @ 10.15am. Join us for an outing on our local Forest Walk. All fitness levels welcome.
Please note that for all events, except the public talks and walk, you must register in advance. For more information on the these events and on how to register, please visit www. Alive2Thrive. ie.