omhtw 2015 brochure

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is proven to have

a positive impact on how you feel.

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Getting a good night’s sleep, as often as you can,

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8 HOURSSLEEP MAKE

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Talking about our problems is proven to have

a positive impact on how we feel.

Keeping in touch with friends is proven to have a positive impact on how you feel.

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Being in touch and connecting with other people is

proven to have a positive impact on how we feel.

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WITH THEMFor the average Irish drinker, drinking less alcohol will have

a positive impact on their health and mental wellbeing.

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GREAT NIGHTSBECOME

GOODMORNINGS

DRINK LESSAND

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Find the #littlethings that work for you.

Little things can make a big difference.

We are pleased to invite you the people of Co Offaly to participate in our annual mental health awareness campaign.

Offaly Mental Health TALK Week, now in its fifth year, is a community driven initiative in collaboration with the HSE and many other agencies, working to promote positive mental health in County Offaly. As a community we have struggled in the past to discuss mental health issues. Whilst the stigma about this subject has lessened, there is more work to be done. Since the initiative started people have openly discussed their mental health issues in the media and contributed to healthy debate and have an increased appreciation that mental health is part of everybody’s life and we all have a responsibility to reach out to those we are concerned about.

It is important that we as a community learn more about mental health and understand its impact in our daily lives. The overall aim of this week is toencourage the community to talk about our mental health, reduce the stigma associated with mental health difficulties and to seek help at a time of crisis. It is also important that we learn how to support a person experiencing mental health difficulties and minimize the risks of poor mental health. We all can become “Suicide Alert “in our communities. There is an excellent variety of topics and speakers in this programme of events that are carefully selected to encourage such awareness throughout this campaign, as we reach out to our communities here in County Offaly.

Our programme this year reflects and is specfic around the ‘Little Things’ national mental health & wellbeing campaign which was launched by the HSE in Oct 2014 and substquity launched by Gerry Raleigh, Director of the National Office of Suicide Prevention, during OMHT Week 2014 making Offaly the first county to imple-ment the campaign. Many of the events of 2015’s programme are themed on the key messages of the ‘Little Things’ campaign as outlined below:

• We all experience challenges and stresses in life; ups and downs are normal – the day to day difficulties that are an ordinary, everyday part of life, like stress, grief, feeling down, worried, being anxious.

• There are evidence-based things that we can do for ourselves and others that will have a positive impact on how we feel and cope.

• We can find out more about #littlethings and about mental wellbeing on www.yourmentalhealth.ie or call the Samaritans on 116 123 for a listening ear and for 24/7 emotional support.

Please visit our website to keep up to date with our campaign at www.omhtw.ie or visit our Facebook Offaly Mental Health Talk Week. OMHTW would like to thank all the organisations that have worked so hard to put the events together again this year. Without their input this week would not happen. I believe we can all learn something from this programme of events so please do take the opportunity to come along some day or evening. We look for-ward to your participation in OMHTW.

Tom Finnerty Chairperson

OMHTW PRE-LAUNCH - ADD FRIENDS TO YOUR TEACome along and join us for a cup of tea & find out more about Offaly Mental Health TALK Week (OMHTW)Edenderry – Saturday 31st Oct - 10am – 5pm - Venue: Dunnes Stores Tullamore – Saturday 31st Oct - 10am – 5pm - Venue -Bridge CentreBirr – Saturday 31st Nov - 10am – 5pm - Venue - Birr SuperValu Supermarket

LISTENING SKILLS

By Anthony O’Prey OLDC/HSE Supportive Listening is a reflective workshop, focusing on how we can listen better to those around us that may be going through difficult times. the workshop also includes a ‘Mindfulness’ exercise to enhance your listening skills.

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm Venue: Arden View Family Resource CentreContact: Arden View FRC 057 9320598

TULLAMORE

WRAP WELLNESS RECOVER ACTION PLAN

Facilitators Maire Whelan, Finola Colgan & Seamus Sheedy. This is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well, and stay well. WRAP is for anyone, any time, and for any of life’s challenges. It is an evidenced based programme.

Venue: Tullamore Library Time: 10am - 1pm Monday 2nd,9th & 16th Contact: Finola Colgan - 086 835 3387

TULLAMORE

MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2015

SPORT YOUR MIND

by Anthony O’Prey OLDC/HSEA Youth Health Awareness Workshop for parents and coaches wanting to learn more about how to recognise early warning signs if young people are having difficulties And who are the primary support services available to help.

Time: 7.30pm Duration 1.5Hrs Venue: Tullamore Town Football Club Contact: Kane Lynch 086 3049135

TULLAMORE

SAFETALK - SUICIDE ALERTNESS PROGRAMME

organised by Tullamore LIONS ClubParticipants will learn skills to recognise and engage with people who may be contemplating suicide by using the steps of TALK – Tell, Ask, Listen and Keep safe.

Time: 7.30pm - 10.30pm Venue: Charleville Centre Tullamore Contact: Des Henry 087 2547138

TULLAMORE

SCANQR CODETO DOWNLOADALCOHOL & U APP

FREE - Pre Booking Essential



FREE Event - All Welcome

LAUNCH OF HEALTH PROMOTION & ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK

Time: 10amVenue: Youth Reach/Youth Café - Birr Contact: Celina Casey 057 9153734

BIRR FREE Event - All Welcome

WORKSHOP: “THE POTENTIAL LISTENER” - BEING CONFIDENT LISTENING TO PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY WORK

A reflective space to think about useful listening, safe boundaries in your work, routes and supports for you to signpost to, help seeking behaviour and informed decision making.

Time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Venue: Tullamore LibraryContact: Karen Boylan 086 8525281

MONDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2015

TULLAMORE

RELAXATION CLASS

by Jacinta Dillon HSETake time out for yourself and join us for an hour of gentle breathing, movement, music and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring blanket (optional)

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: Arden View Family Resource Centre Contact: Arden View FRC 057 9320598

TULLAMORE

THE MORE YOU MOVE, THE BETTER YOU FEEL

by Frank Fahy of Fizzical hosted by Offaly Sports Partnership An interactive talk with light exercise on the benefits of physical activity for positive mental health.

Time: 7.30pmVenue: Daingean National School HallContact: Offaly Sports Partnership 057 9346848 or [email protected]

DAINGEAN

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION

Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Venue: Tullamore College Contact: Jolene Hall 057 9349428

TULLAMORE



TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2015

MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES

by Gabby Gilsenan - HSE

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: Arden View Family Resource CentreContact: Arden View FRC 057 9320598

TULLAMORE




The development of the Alcohol App,‘Alcohol & U’, is an AIT student led initiative, funded by the Midland Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, in partnership with HSE, Foroige and AIT Health Campus Initiative.

The aim of the Alcohol Awareness App is to provide accurate and up-to-date alcohol related information to a target audience of those 18 years and over. This information is presented in an easily accessible and interactive manner.


LISTENING SKILLS

by Anthony O’Prey with guest speaker Stella O’ Malley, Counselling Psychotherapist and author of ‘Cotton Wool Kids’

Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm Venue: Tullamore Library Contact: Anthony - [email protected] TULLAMORE


LEARN NEW WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR THOUGHTS

with Marcel Steenkist HSE Cognitive Behavioural Therapist This talk will look at different approaches to dealing with anxiety and stress by explain-ing Psychotherapy and especially the Cog-nitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approach

Time: 7.30pm - 9pm Venue: Tullamore Court Hotel Contact: Kathleen 057 9357828

TULLAMORE

TALK ON POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH – THE MORE YOU MOVE THE BETTER YOUR MOOD

by Keith Begley, Exercise Psychologist and Home School Liaison Tullamore College. Aimed at parents and teenagers.

Time: 7.00pmVenue: The Charleville Centre TullamoreContact: Sports Partnership 057 9357462

TULLAMORE

RELAXATION CLASS

with Niall Farrelly hosted by Daingean GAA Take time out for yourself to relax.

Time: 8pm Venue: Old School Daingean Contact: Niall 087 2338188 Places limited

DAINGEAN

WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2015

“LITTLE THINGS” CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Presentations: ‘Little things’ Mental Health & Wellbeing Campaign – Josephine Rigney HSE

‘Minding the Body, Mending the Mind’ - Dr. Fergus Heffernan, PhD, a renowned psychologist & psychotherapist who is a leading educator in the area of stress man-agement and how it relates to our mental health.

Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pmVenue: Bridge House Tullamore Contact: Josephine Rigney 086 8157850

TULLAMORE


RELAXATION CLASS

with Jacinta Dillon HSETake time out for yourself and join us for an hour of gentle breathing, movement, music and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring blanket (optional)

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: Arden View Resource Centre Contact: Arden View FRC 057 9320598

TULLAMORE FREE - Pre Booking Essential





WEDNESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2015

MIND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING This programme is in five units Exploring Health & Mental Health, Risk & Protective Factors Influencing Mental Health, Supports, Stress and Self Care Strategies.

Time: 9.30am - 1.30pmVenue: Tullamore Parish CentreContact: Finola Colgan 086 835 3387 TULLAMORE

LOCAL SUPPORTS FOR THE JOBSEEKER AND BENEFITS FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

by Peter Turner, Employment Support Worker, Offaly Local Development Company

Time: 7-8pm – Tea and coffee afterwardsVenue: Community Room, Library Contact: Peter Turner 087 7421524

EDENDERRY

GROW

Open Information morning with tea/coffee

Time: 10.00am – 1.00pmVenue: Bolger House, Patrick St. Tullamore Contact: 057 9351124

TULLAMORE

MINCEARS TAE & TAIRIEN

by Offaly Traveller Movement Self Care with Friends. Self-care is essential for good mental health. Come along and connect with friends to enjoy taster sessions of Reiki, Head & Shoulder Massage and Beauty treatments. Sample some great food and smoothies at our healthy food demonstration. Health & Wellbeing Information available and a healthy lunch provided.

Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Venue: (OTM) - Historical Centre Contact: Sandra McDonagh 087 9866805

TULLAMORE

COFFEE MORNING

Display of “Little Things” photos from Offaly photo competition - ideas on the things you can do to promote your mental health and a guided ‘Mindfulness’ session delivered by Anthony O’Prey OLDC / HSE Time: 11.00am Venue: Birr Library Contact: Ethna Carroll 057 9120576

BIRR

THURSDAY 5TH NOVEMBER 2015



COOKERY DEMONSTRATION

Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Venue: Oaklands Community College Contact: Jolene Hall 057 9349428 EDENDERRY FREE Event - All Welcome




TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

Hosted by Tullamore Mental Health Association. This presentation will look at risk andprotective factors influencing our mental health and identity self-care strategies for wellbeing.

Venue: Arden View Family Resource CentreTime: 7.30pm – 9.30pm.Contact: Finola Colgan 086 835 3387

TULLAMORE FREE Event - All Welcome

ALCOHOL AWARENESS / HEALTH PROMOTION AND INFORMATION SHARING

Time: 11am -1pm Venue: Arden View Family Resource Centre Contact: Geraldine O’Hanlon - Midlands Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force 086 6032930

TULLAMORE

INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

By Gabby Gilsenan - HSE

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: Arden View Resource Centre Contact: Arden View Family Resource Cen-tre 057 9320598

TULLAMORE


SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTH

by Kate Brennan Project Manager and Vanessa Dowling Clinical Coordinator Jigsaw TullamoreJigsaw Offaly is a youth mental health service for 12-25 year olds from Co. OffalyThis presentation is aimed at parents of 12-25 year olds who may have concerns about a young person or would like information on mental health issues.

Time: 7.00pm Venue: Court Hotel Tullamore Contact: Jigsaw 057 9352871

TULLAMORE


RELAXATION CLASS

with Niall Farrelly hosted by Daingean Community CentreTake time out for yourself to relax.

Venue: Old School Daingean Time: 8pm Contact: Niall Farrelly 087 2338188

DAINGEAN

WORKSHOP : LEARN NEW WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR THOUGHTS

by Marcel Steenkist HSE Cognitive Behavioural Therapist This workshop will look at different approaches to dealing with anxiety and stress using the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach.

Time: 8.00pm – 9.30pmVenue: Tullamore Court Hotel Contact: Kathleen 057 9357828

TULLAMORE

FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2015

OPEN AIR CONCERT WITH LIVE MUSIC, FOOD AND FUN

Time: 12 Noon - 3pm Venue: HSE Community Mental Health Centre Contact: Veronica 057 9120540

BIRR





FREE Event - All WelcomeFREE Event - All Welcome

FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2015

WRAP WELLNESS RECOVER ACTION PLAN

by Maire Whelan, Finola Colgan & Seamus Sheedy This is a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well, and stay well. WRAP is for anyone, any time, and for any of life’s challenges. It is an evidenced based programme.

Venue: Tullamore Library Time: 10.00 am - 1.00pm (also Fri 6th & 13th Contact Finola Colgan 086 835 3387

TULLAMORE

IT’S TIME TO START TALKING

by Kate Brennan Project Manager and Vanessa Dowling Clinical Coordinator Jigsaw Tullamore and hosted by Daingean GAA. This presentation is aimed at young people aged 12-25years.

Time: 7.00pmVenue: Daingean LibraryContact: Niall Farrelly 087 2338188

DAINGEAN

RELAXATION CLASS

with Jacinta Dillon HSE Take time out for yourself and join us for an hour of gentle breathing, movement, music and relaxation. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring blanket (optional)

Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: Arden View Family Resource Centre Contact: Arden View FRC 057 9320598

TULLAMORE

A MINDFUL EXPERIENCE

In Lough Boora Discovery Park with Kilcormac Development Association (KDA)Understand how nature can help support our mental wellbeing by participating in an eco therapy walk. Facilitated by Shirley Gleeson, Senior Social Worker, Adult Mental Health Dublin

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pmVenue: Lough Boora Discovery Park – Visitor CentreContact: Ethna Carroll 057 9120576 Sylvia KDA 057 9135445

BOORA

WALK - LOUGH BOORA DISCOVERY PARKBOORA PARKLANDS. Enjoy the beauty of Lough Boora Discovery Park with a nurturing guided walk.

Time: 12.00 noon -1.00pm Venue: Lough Boora Discovery Park- Car park 11.45am Contact: Offaly Sports Partnership 057 9357462 Ethna 057 9120576

BOORA

SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2015

SUNDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2015




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