New research into the impact of Ceol le Cheile, Donegal’s Intergenerational Choir has found that it’s not only good for your mental wellbeing but it’s good for your physical health too.
Mental Health May Green Ribbon Walk
The annual Green Ribbon Campaign which takes place every May aims to get people talking openly about common mental health problems. This campaign promotes open conversation about mental health and it challenges the associated stigma that sometimes comes with it. More than 500,000 free green ribbons are distributed every year to spark a national conversation […]
A cut above: B Bobs annual charity fun day this weekend
Proceeds from B-Bobs charity day will go to help the work of The Good and New Cancer Bus and mental health.
Mental health and the road to recovery explored at Connecting for Life Donegal Conference
Connecting for Life Committee Back Row left to right – Mary Maguire HSE, Jean McLaughlin Dunfanaghy resource centre, Peter Walker HSE, Garry Glennon LYFS, Anne Sheridan HSE, Mairead Cranley DCC Front Row left to right Noreen Doogan MABS, Seamus Rodgers, Paul Kernan Intercultural Platform, Hugh Friel Donegal Travellers Project and Liam Ward DCC […]
Donegal Rose praised for highlighting mental health issues
Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan, was praised last night as she openly discussed her mental health struggles during the live RTE broadcast of the Rose of Tralee. Taking to the stage to talk with Daithi about her battles with anxiety, peer pressure and how she got the help that was needed, Amy wowed the nation with […]
Hundreds turn out for Donal Reid book launch
MORE than 300 people packed into the Abbey Hotel, Donegal town, on Saturday night for the launch of the autography of former Donegal senior footballer, Donal Reid.
Letterkenny confirmed as location for first Pieta House
LETTERKENNY has been confirmed as the location for a new ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre for Donegal.
Report reveals high number of ‘untimely deaths’
A NEW HSE report has been launched, detailing research carried out following the ‘untimely deaths’ and suicides of 34 patients in Donegal.
Clothes needed for ‘Fashion Swap’ in aid of Pieta House
TWO local ladies are organising a ‘Fashion Swap’ in order to raise funds for a proposed Pieta House suicide and self-harm crisis centre in Donegal.
Timely move by suicide and self harm charity
IT is hoped that a ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre will open in the north west as early as next year.