Men's Health Week 2021 - 'Stigma and Mental Health Issues'

It’s Men's Health Week and the stigma surrounding mental health is a huge barrier that many men face.  Here is some information on what stigma is:  https://seechange.ie/stigma-and-mental-health/

For more information on young people's health in mind go to:  https://www.jigsaw.ie/

www.mentalhealthireland.ie 

Life during Lockdown - Nature Photography

Zikrullah, computer trainee was keeping active in his local North Sligo yesterday and took this beautiful photograph of Benbulben in the distance. 

Aimée, computer trainne captured these fabulous photographs while out for a walk in Rosses Point.

Reece, computer trainee took this lovely peaceful photograph while out for a walk along the harbour at Ballast Quay.

Light a Candle - Pieta House

Today in the centre we are lighting a candle in the front reception and the canteen to spark a conversation on mental health as part of the #HopeOverSilence campaign for Pieta House. Take a moment today to call, text, reach out to someone or join in on social conversation.

You can contact Pieta House:

Freephone 24/7 Crisis Helpline on 1800 247 247

or text 51444 

World Mental Health Day 2020

 

Mental Health Awareness - Words Matter

Our Words Matter

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health difficulty, meaning we may all be affected in some way. It’s time to rethink the language we use around describing people with mental health difficulties.

For more info go to: seechange.ie

Be Active - The more you move the better your mood

Learning At Home - Photography Challenge Photos

Thanks to everyone for sending in their amazing photographs this week 📷 

Plenty of nature, the colour green and photos that made us all happy captured  😀

Take Notice - 'Calm the mind without trying'

Check out this short introduction to meditation video 'calm the mind without trying' with the fantastic John Graham.  John has worked successfully with groups in our centre on a number of occasions and he has put this lovely meditation session together especially for Sligo CTC as part of Wellbeing Month.  Enjoy and thank you John! 

https://youtu.be/nfhWGyA_hR4

Photography Challenge - Nature

Some more fabulous nature photographs taken by trainees and staff for our photography challenge 🌼

Take Notice - Photography Challenge

A snapshot of some of the beautiful photographs taken by our trainees for their photography challenge this week as part of wellbeing month.  The themes are well captured:
1. Nature 2. Something the colour green 3. Things that make me happy 😀

Take Notice - Art with Catherine

Mandala Colouring is a graph concept, which is to replicate intricate and circular patterns to form a unique design, combining elegance and sophistication.  The Mandalas are not the easiest to draw and colouring these require your full attention to get them right! In fact you will have to be very careful and meticulous to color them without exceeding the proposed areas.  Colouring and drawing is a great way to switch off and concentrate. 🎨 For more online colouring go to:  https://coloring-pages.info/mandalacoloringpages

Wellbeing Month - Photography Challenge

This week the theme for Welbeing Month is 'Take Notice'.  It is easy to rush through daily life without stopping to notice much. Paying attention to the present moment – to our own thoughts, feelings and to the world around you can improve your mental wellbeing.  Get your camera out this week and enjoy this photography challenge 📷

Be Active - Bottle Challenge

You need a bottle full with water/liquid.

Hold the bottle with both hands straight out in front of you for as long as you can.

Repeat it more than once if you can!

Check out the demo by Steve for the bottle challenge

Be Active - Bodyweight Blast

30 Second Blast 

Work for 30 seconds doing the exercises as many times as you can

Repeat the exercises more than once if you can!

Check out the demo of the bodyweight blast by Danny: 

Be Active - 20 Benefits of Walking

Be Active - Cardio Buddies

Wellbeing Month - Social Distancing Cuppa

Everyone has become very aware of keeping two metres from each other the past few months, so with this in mind we would like you to try our social distancing challenge! Keeping two metres from a cup you have placed on the ground, attempt to throw a dry tea bag into the cup. Try as many times as you like but make sure you keep that distance 😀

Check out the demo by Danny of the 'social distancing cuppa' challenge

Wellbeing Month - Be Active

This week as part of wellbeing month we will have range of activities for 'Be Active' week and demonstrations from our sports tutors Danny and Steve.  Please take part and enjoy the week 😃

For more info on getting active go to:

https://www.getirelandactive.ie/

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/together/

The 5 ways to Wellbeing

This month we celebrate wellbeing in the CTC while we continue to work and learn from home.  We will look at some of the actions over the coming weeks we can all take to protect our mental health and maintain positive wellbeing during uncertain and challenging times.  This week we are concentrating on the action 'Keep Learning' - taking photographs, reflecting on the past months, mindful drawing, colouring, reading, trying out a new app and cooking.  Check out this video and follow the five step plan to maintain and improve your wellbeing:

For more info check out:  mentalhealthireland.ie 

Sligo CTC Wellbeing Month