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The HSE National Counselling Service is a free service for any adult who has experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect in childhood.

The Portobello Institute has welcomed the latest news from the Department of Health regarding its intentions to fulfil promises made in the HSE’s A Vision for Change, a plan seen as the first serious attempt at improving mental health services across the country.

Counselling and psychotherapy

The HSE’s community mental health team in Loughrea/Athenry in association with Mental Health Ireland is organising a one day conference titled “Mental Health: The Challenges of Today”, on Friday May 22 at the Lough Rea Hotel in Loughrea.

MindOut is a mental health promotion programme for young people aged 15 to 17. It is offering training to youth workers, tutors, teachers, and anyone who works with groups of young people. For further details contact number as above. There are also courses in intercultural training for youth workers which will take place in October 2009 and Keeping Safe training for November. Book by calling 094 925 0730.

The HSE West Health Promotion Service, in association with Westport Family and Community Resource Centre and the Westport Men’s Group, is organising a seminar called Managing your Mental Health on Monday May 25 at 7.30pm in the Wyatt Hotel in Westport.

John Maloney, TD, Minister for Equality, Disability and Mental Health launched a new website for young people www.letsomeoneknow.ie, aimed at improving their awareness and understanding of mental health and well being. The aim is to encourage young people to talk about their problems with family, friends, or an adult they trust.

“Pay attention”. How often have you heard that command as you are firmly jolted back to reality from the world of fantasy?

The results of the Galway health and well-being survey has highlighted that despite high levels of binge drinking Galway citizens rate their general health very well.