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Michael D Higgins this week pledged to break down negative attitudes and discrimination surrounding mental illness if elected president of Ireland.

Grow Mental Health Movement and Ceart Patientwise are running a table quiz fundraiser in the Pembroke Hotel, Patrick St, Kilkenny, on October 25, at 7.30pm.

Mullingar could become “a community of resilience” if businesses, individuals, voluntary, and other organisations work together to support positive mental health.

To mark World Mental Health Week (9-15 October) in Kilkenny this year, representatives from a number of voluntary organisations will join with the HSE’s Kilkenny Mental Health Services to host a local open day at MacDonagh Junction on Friday October 14 from 12-8pm.

A fundraising event in aid of GROW Mental Health and Ceart Patientwise will be held in Kilkenny on Tuesday September 27.

Suicide or Survive (SOS) is to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, which takes place around the globe on Saturday September 10, with the launch of Life’s Little Emergency Kit.

The annual Mayo Mental Health Association church gate collection will be taken up at all churches in Mayo this weekend, September 3 and 4.

Every year the Family Centre in Chapel Street, Castlebar provide over 60 courses and seminars for the community. The courses are focused on a wide variety of topics. Some courses are light and enjoyable and encourage personal development while others are provided as a support to parents and families to help them cope with the ups and downs of family life. Still others provide support to those who are bereaved or for others who want to explore their faith in a deeper way. At a time when many people are under increased pressure this year there is a particular emphasis on helping people to relax and learn mindfulness which is a skill that can serve us all well, especially at times when we are under pressure.

Turn2me.org, an award winning interactive support community website for people with mental health problems, has seen a significant surge in visitor numbers over the past number of months. The number of people suffering stress, anxiety, and depression has led to a noticeable increase in the demand for this new mental health and wellbeing service.

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