January and February are when many of us need a bit of lift – according to John Drummey general manager of Kerry Mental Health Association. “Wellbeing is not just about being in good physical condition – it crucially includes the state of your mental health,” he said. “If our minds are not in a good…
Kerry Mental Health Association has announced that it is seeking to recruit a property/housing manager. As an approved housing body with nine residences throughout the Kingdom, Kerry Mental Health Association provides housing units for people living with mental ill-health who are on the local authority housing list. The chairperson of the Kerry Mental Health Association…
A programme of free events for the 2021 Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest has been launched with a range of activities to suit all ages from October 9th to 16th. The key focus of the week is to promote mental health and wellbeing in Kerry through a fun and interactive programme of online and…
Building on the success of and feedback from the week-long Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest held in October, the interagency committee have organised a series of free online mindfulness and chair yoga sessions to take place for 15 minutes each weekday from 30th November to 18th December. These morning mindfulness sessions from 11am –…
Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) Castleisland District Branch members wish to thank the community for its contribution to their recent annual church gate collection. The collection raised €1,395. The branch covers Castleisland, Cordal, Scartaglin, Knocknagoshel, Ballymacelligot and Clogher, Currow and Currans. Second Chance on Main Street The branch also raises funds through its charity shop,…
The Second Chance Charity Shop on Main Street, Castleisland is dedicated to increasing awareness of mental health issues and promoting positive mental health for everyone. Originally the brainchild of two local ladies, second chance has now become an established presence on Castleisland’s Main Street and, is in its fourth successful year of trading. All the…
