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This public information event is suitable for adults who would like to gain a better understanding of autism and will take place on Tuesday April 17 from 7pm to 9pm in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar.

Join ÁIRC, Western Care and the Mayo Sports Partnership for lots of family fun to mark International Autism Awareness Day, Sunday April 1 from 2pm to 4pm at Lough Lannagh Holiday Village.

Lots of family fun will take place on April 1 from 2pm to 4pm at Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Castlebar in aid of International Autism Awareness Day.

“At least five per cent of the population (of Europe) suffers from serious diagnosable mental illness; between 15 and 20 per cent of European adults are affected by more general mental health problems,” according to the World Health Organisation. Yet there can still be a significant taboo attached to mental health difficulties. However the simple presence of books relating to mental health issues in a public library, available and accessible to all, can help reduce this stigma, and raise awareness of such issues in the public mind. This is the aim of the Mayo Healthy Reading Scheme, a joint initiative between Mayo County Library and the HSE West.

Fifty years after his enrolment as a mature student Michael D Higgins is to pay a visit, for the first time as President of Ireland, to NUI Galway tomorrow afternoon.

Research clearly highlights that responding to challenges in life, by feeling overwhelmed and distraught, impacts on both mental and physical health. Evidence suggests that the more stressed out we feel in facing life’s challenges the more vulnerable we are to colds, flu, and a range of illnesses. Stress and anxiety are prevalent in Irish society. Undoubtedly learning to manage stress and anxiety is a valuable life skill, enhancing wellbeing, contentment, and fulfilment.

A staggering €113,000 was raised from this year’s Seven Day in Row Challenge, in aid of Autism charity, bringing the total to 534,000.

The Galway Autism Partnership have organised a sensory friendly screening of Arthur’s Christmas for families with a child on the Autism Spectrum.

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

A cloud enveloped our nation at the weekend with Ireland's exit from the rugby World Cup. In New Zealand the nation continues to hold its breath. Medical professionals are already predicting a national depression if the All Blacks are knocked out of the tournament. According to an associate professor at Wellington's Victoria University, there is evidence to suggest that a loss of someone's favoured team does result in sadness "for at least a day".