Struggling with your body image? You are not alone.

Here are some tips on how to cope

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-clarity/201804/dealing-body-image-issues

Advice on how to feel supported when coming out

Here is some practical advice on how to feel supported when your family are reluctant to accept your identity 

https://spunout.ie/voices/advice/lgbti-unsupportive-family-looking-after-yourself

Seeking advice on how to cope with social anxiety?

Blindboy has some great tips on how to cope with the anxiety we all might face emerging from Covid restrictions 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kjuyso12z7OyCWhaxtpp7

Tips on how to adapt to change

 We all encounter change in our lifetimes whether we want to or not. It's part of life's ebbs and flows, twists and turns. Here is some advice on how to best cope with change 

https://www.psycom.net/dealing-with-change

A video featuring Alan Watts about finding your own true path/sense of purpose/meaning

Ever questioned if you were being true to your authentic self? Ever wanted your life to feel more meaningful to you? Here is a video featuring writer/philosopher Alan Watts 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjZ0hmoPme0 

Confidence boosting material!

 Ever noticed that you're in the habit of putting yourself down? Here is an inspiring video to remind you that you are enough! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLjtMFjyzPQ

A reminder about how to get a PCR test

In light of changing Covid - 19 policy in Ireland this September 2021, please see this reminder about how to get your PCR test, should you have to.

 https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/testing/get-tested/

Learning to value your own company more

An educational video which details the importance of valuing your own company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYncNbM9HMs

Ever wanted to learn about how the brain functions? Here is an opportunity to learn from a leading neuroscientist!

Another informative Blindboy Podcast episode!

https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/talkingtoaneuroscientistaboutthehumanbrain

World Mental Health Day takes place next month

Members can engage with the WHO website and get ideas/suggestions about how they would like Gateway to get involved

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2021

Its Green Ribbon Month again!

 Here is a little reminder about Green Ribbon Month for See Change!

https://seechange.ie/green-ribbon/

Creating a mental health check list

 We are so used to checking in with those around us, but what of ourselves?

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/01/15/mental-health-check-what-ask-and-how-know-if-you-need-help/4134270001/

Need a confidence boost? Here are some useful tips on how to do just that

 Confidence boosting tips to help you feel good about yourself. 

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-boost-your-self-confidence-4163098

Gateway is recruiting...

This September Gateway will be saying farewell to its Co-ordinator of the last seven years, Fionn Fitzpatrick. We thank her for her hard work, dedication and friendship and wish her well in her new role in mental health engagement.  There will be a farewell get together on Friday 24th September to share memories, goodbyes, thanks and good wishes.

In the mean time, Gateway is recruiting for a new Project Co-ordinator.  Please take a look at the details below to see if it might be of interest to you or someone you know and best wishes to all applying! Please also help us to spread the word to find the best person we can for Gateway, we would really appreciate it!

Advert for Project Coordinator Gateway Mental Health Project by Gateway Project on Scribd

                                                       

GW- JD for Project Coordinator by Gateway Project on Scribd

PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER 2021-027 WITH YOUR APPLICATION.  EMAIL ONLY PLEASE TO: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie 

 

Application Process:

Applications by CV and cover letter to be submitted by email to: recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie 

Mental Health Ireland,
Second Floor Marina House,
11-13 Clarence Street,
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin,
A96 E289
Tel 01-284 1166

Shortlisting will apply.

 

For informal enquiries contact:
Martha Griffin, Member of the Management Committee, Gateway Mental Health Project.
Email: MC@gatewaymha.com 
 
For more information on Gateway see http://projectgateway.blogspot.com/ 

 

Closing date for applications is Monday 13^th September 2021 at midday. Please be advised that interviews will take place the following week commencing from Monday 27^th September 2021. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.

 

Please ensure to include Job Reference Number 2021 – 027 in your letter of application amd CV

 Mental Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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