Recovery Meetings Return on July 5th 2023

Kerry Peer Support Network provide weekly Recovery-based Support Groups for anyone over 18 years old with any mental health issues. Peer Support is an essential part of getting well and staying well for many people. These meetings are a free walk-in service provided by us. There are no appointments or referrals needed. It is a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where people feel accepted and understood.

After some training of new Peer Facilitators, we are delighted to announce the return of our Peer Support Recovery meetings. TRALEE Peer Support Recovery Group EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30am in Rahoonane Community Centre, Killeen Rd, Tralee, V92 D9HF.

For further information about Meeting locations throughout Cork & Kerry please contact Denise at 0876626718 or email kpsninfo@gmail.com

Peer Leadership Training April 2023. Book your place as spaces are limited.

If you’re interested in learning more about Mental Health and Co-Facilitating a Peer Support Group, then KPSN’s Peer Leader Training may be for you. This training programme is where you learn about group dynamics and group facilitation in a confidential, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Training will commence on Friday 14th of April 2023. For more information please contact Denise on 0876626718 or at kpsninfo@gmail.com for an application form. Spaces are limited and fill up fast. Closing date for applications is 20th of March 2023.

World Mental Health Day

As today is World Mental Health Day, this year the theme is "Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority".

Here are Five Ways to Well-being which are simple actions to practice each day to maintain or improve our mental health and well-being. Each action can make a positive difference in your life because small improvements in well-being can increase our ability to lead a more fulfilling life.

Talk and Stay Connected:

Good relationships are important for your mental well-being. They can:

• help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth

• give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

• provide emotional support and allow you to support others

Be Active:

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental well-being by:

• raising your self-esteem

• helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

• causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Learn New Skills:

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental well-being by:

• boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem

• helping you to build a sense of purpose

• helping you to connect with others

Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Pay Attention To The Present Moment (MINDFULNESS)

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental well-being. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Start a Gratitude Journal

Make it a priority to actively and deliberately focus on the positive to avoid being overwhelmed by daily stressors. One way to focus on the good in life is to write down positive thoughts and notes about what you are grateful for. It can help to change your mind frame and how you think, act and talk.