St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) hosted a special event to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023.
Our Accept. Act. Adapt. webinar brought together a panel of experts, including people with lived experiences, for conversations about:
- acceptance of mental health difficulties and the impacts of stigma
- how to take action if you need support for your mental health
- ways in which we can adapt to support good mental health in our daily lives.
The webinar is now available below to watch back. In it, you can hear from Gary Kiernan, Chair of our Service User and Supporters Council; Aoife Cullinane, expert by experience; Paul Gilligan, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO); and Paul Fearon, our Medical Director, who come together to discuss the topic of mental health and tap into these often under-discussed topics.
What is covered in the webinar?
Whether you’re experiencing mental health difficulties, you’re supporting someone, or you just want to learn more about how to incorporate positive mental health practices into your daily life, this event provides invaluable information to empower people to accept their mental health, take action to support it and learn ways to adapt to live a mentally healthy life. The areas below are covered in the event.
Accept
Accepting your own experiences of mental health and understanding how stigma can act as a barrier to seeking mental health support.
Act
Taking action to support your mental health - whether it’s reaching out to a friend or family member, your GP or seeking more specialised supports.
Adapt
Exploring resources and tools that everyone can use in their daily lives to support their mental health and maintain recovery.
