3 October 2023
Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo
A one day, free Mental Health Promotion event organised by HSE Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services entitled ‘Change Your Mind Festival’ will take place on Sunday, 15 October in the Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo.
The aim of the festival is to raise awareness regarding the importance of prevention and to fight against Stigma in Mental Health. The festival has something for people of all ages. It will begin at 11 am with entertainment for all.
Jay Ryan from RTE Junior will be there with a flea circus and puppet show, and there will also be face painting, mindfulness, yoga, and a Magician. For adults, there will be Fitness Sessions, a talk on nutrition, yoga and much more.
There will also be breakout sessions on the day that include, a discussion on coping with a loss, a panel of Psychiatrists to answer questions from the public and the President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland talking about Stigma in Mental Health. PJ Gallagher, Actor, Comedian, and Radio Presenter and the Poadcasters lockstockand 2jokingaddicts will also be speaking about their mental health journey.
Dr. Ignazio Graffeo, Senior Psychiatry Registrar with HSE Sligo/Leitrim Mental Health Services, and one of the chief organisers said, "We wish to extend a warm welcome to everyone to come along and attend this 'Change Your Mind Festival' and take part in the many activities on offer and find out information on how to improve your mental health and learn how to fight the stigma in mental health." ."
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Last updated on: 03 / 10 / 2023
