by mentalhealth | Jan 19, 2026 | awareness days
Today is Blue Monday, supposedly the most depressing day of the year. Or is it? Actually, it’s completely fake – Psychologist Chris Arnall in 2004 was asked to come up with a ‘scientific formula’ for the January Blues in order to market...
by mentalhealth | Oct 29, 2025 | awareness days, events
AMLÉ were delighted to attend the recent event hosted by the National Suicide Research Foundation to mark World Mental Health Day. The event was held in Cork and is an annual seminar event. the day opened with an engaging keynote from Prof Barbara Dooley (lead...
by mentalhealth | Sep 10, 2025 | awareness days, campaigns, training
Wednesday 10th September 2025 is World Suicide Prevention Day. The aim of this day is to discourage people from attempting or completing suicide, and to encourage people to seek help if they are feeling suicidal. If you or someone you know is at risk of hurting...
by mentalhealth | Feb 24, 2025 | awareness days
This week is international Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The aim of this week is to raise awareness and reduce misunderstandings about eating disorders. In 2024, 503 people were diagnosed with eating disorders, which was an increase of 118 on the previous year....
by mentalhealth | Jan 29, 2024 | awareness days
Last week (22 – 28 January) was National Grief Awareness Week. The aim of the week is to encourage more people to be grief aware and encourage conversations about the topic of grief. Losing someone can be difficult, and it’s ok to feel grief however you...
by mentalhealth | Jan 22, 2024 | awareness days, campaigns
There’s nothing wrong with setting new goals for yourself, and it’s common to want to start the new year with fresh intentions and resolutions. However, it’s important to remember some important points if you have a new year’s resolution...
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