LOCAL priest Fr Cathal Deery, has spoken out on the “suicide epidemic” that has claimed the lives of over 307 people across the North during the past year. Speaking to the Herald, the Derrygonnelly parish priest discussed the increase of suicides in rural areas like Fermanagh, “Rural areas in particular can be very isolating, and […]
Nisha set to conquer her fear of heights
A FERMANAGH teenager who is terrified of heights is planning on jumping out of a plane to help others struggling with mental health issues. St Kevin’s student Nisha Maguire is preparing for a 13,000ft sky dive for the end of August, all to raise funds for the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen. It is a cause […]
Lengthy waits for youngsters for mental health support
MORE needs to be done for children and young people with mental health issues, it has been claimed at a meeting of Fermanagh and Omagh Council. Children and young people within the Western Trust have to wait nine weeks for a non-urgent appointment, 10 days for an urgent appointment and one day for an emergency […]
Tragic loss of sisters inspires mental health campaign
A LOCAL woman who lost two of her sisters to suicide has organised a Masquerade Ball to support the mental health and suicide prevention programmes that Oak Healthy Living Centre delivers. In August, Emma Reilly was walking the Camino De Santiago in Spain when she came up with the idea of the Gala Ball to […]
Mental health experts: mind yourself over Christmas
CHRISTMAS is undoubtedly the most stressful season, but for many in our community it can simply be too much. This year people in Fermanagh are being urged to mind themselves and others. Many are left exhausted or overwhelmed by the pressures at this time of year, while for others it’s the season of isolation or […]
Learning to bend – not break on World Mental Health day
By Shauna Cathcart IN thinking about the theme of Resilience for World Mental Health day 2018 I am reminded of an incident that happened to me the day storm Ali hit Fermanagh. I was pulling into the museum carpark when a man from the council came running towards me. He pointed to a huge tree […]
I struggled to cope… keeper opens up about his mental
Ballinamallard star tells of feelings after father’s death in bid to help others
One in five here on antidepressants, new figures reveal
Cllr Raymond Farrell believes significant investment is needed in psychological services.
Niall urges young men to speak out about mental health
One local practitioner has launched an impassioned campaign encouraging Fermanagh’s young men to come forward and speak out about their experiences.
Seek help and stay connected to help prevent suicide
Fr Brendan McManus speaks out on his brother’s death ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.