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K.M.H.A information List
Introduction to articles written by Authors
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Living Links Kerry is an outreach support service for individuals and families bereaved by suicide, throughout Kerry. The service, which was launched in June 2005, offers a supportive and confidential listening service in the home or other agreed venue. The aim of the service is to provide one-to-one support on request, and for many of the suicide bereaved it may be the first step on the path towards healing. |
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Positive Parenting. New! By Nicole Ryan This article explains what positive parenting means and the challenges that are faced in being a parent. It also provides some useful suggestions in relation to positive parenting. Positive Parenting  |
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Mental Health Act 2001. New! By Mary Keys This article provides a general overview of the Mental Health Act 2001. It deals with requirements for admission, pre admission procedure, admission procedure, review of detention, voluntary patients, treatment and consent. It also deals with issues in relation to children in relation to the Act. Mental Health Act 2001 |
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Young People's Mental Health The National Suicide Research Foundation, in October 2004, reported on a study they conducted of mental health issues and strategies for coping with difficulties. The study involved nearly 4,000 adolescents aged 14 –17 in the Health Service Executive Southern Area. The study highlighted the existence of “a hidden population of adolescents with serious mental health problems who do not come to the attention of health care services” To reach this ‘hidden population’, young people must be consulted and involved in planning and development of health promotion programmes. Young People's Mental Health |
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A Healthy Mind in An Healthy Body- The Relationship Between Mind & Body Dr. Ann Horgan A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body. Stress affects the mental and physical health of individuals differently, as do their physical and mental health affect their ability to cope with stress. An unhealthy lifestyle will damage physical and mental health and decrease one’s ability to cope. A healthy lifestyle will encompass proper diet, exercise and learning to communicate and share burdens with others as well as avoiding reliance on smoking, alcohol and other drugs. Overall, mental and physical health are two sides of the one coin and cannot be separated. A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body |
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Directory of Services and Supports for Young People Early in 2003, the Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) conducted a study of 992 first-year students in 13 Kerry schools. The purpose of the study was to determine, first, how stressed students were and, secondly, how students coped with stress. The results were very interesting (see Research Section). Directory of Services and Supports for Young People |
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Mental Health Promotion Poster The Kerry Mental Health Association in association with Kerry’s top sport’s stars has launched a poster that aims to promote positive mental health and to highlight the importance of mental health as an integral part of ones overall health and well being. The poster will also play a major role in ridding society of the stigmas and taboo’s that prevail in relation to mental health issues. Mental Health Promotion Poster |
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Safety Awareness Youth Information Training The Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre through it’s work in schools, in the youth sector and in discussion with clients at the Centre identified the need for education and awareness on sexual violence in the teenage age group. In response to that need the Centre developed the S.A.Y.I.T. Programme on Rape, Sexual Assault, Bullying and Sexual Harassment. This article outlines the aims and content of the programme. Safety Awareness Youth Information Training |
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Education
Support Group By A. Culloty Education and Support Groups for families and persons suffering from schizophrenia are available in Day Hospitals and Day Centres in Kerry. This service is provided by a Multi-Disciplinary Team and co-ordinated by Anne M. Culloty, Principal Social Worker, Kerry Mental Health Services. Education Support Group |
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Mental
Health Act - Consumer Viewpoint By Diarmuid Ring With the background of the newly established Mental Health Commission and the new Mental Health Advocacy movements, I tried in this article to make sense of the Mental Health Act (2001) in relation mainly to independent peer advocacy and how these challenge the traditional hierarchal relationships between professionals and service -users. It remains to be seen how progressive relationships can inclusively develop so that when the Act comes up for review in 2005 significant omissions will be altered and we move towards a system of equals and choice. Mental Health Act- Consumer Viewpoint |
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Fact
Sheets In our Fact Sheets section you can find a list of leaflets on different aspects of Mental Health awareness in Ireland and so on. For information on these leaflets just click here. Fact-Sheets |
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Mental
Health and Employment By Diarmuid Ring In this article I attempted to understand the barriers facing persons with mental health difficulties in attaining employment. From a personal point of view I outlined my own rehabilitation and skills - training which enabled me to seek employment without any denial of my disability. Because this issue of employment and mental health is so crucial to independent living and quality of life, I endeavoured to research the current legislation regarding equality and discrimination, hoping to engender further debate and discussion. Mental Health and Employment
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Drugs
and Alcohol- how to stay safe By Dr. Ann Horgan The article gives advice about the safe use of alcohol and prescription drugs. It outlines the reasons why it is unsafe to use illegal street drugs. It also gives some simple advice for parents on helping their children to "stay safe" from alcohol and drug problems. There is information about how to recognise a problem and where to seek help. Drugs and Alcohol - How to Stay Safe
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