LOCAL super-mum Helen Davis has certainly went the ‘extra mile’ this lockdown, with help from her former GAA club St Patrick’s, Donagh, together their efforts raised over £4,000 for mental health charity ‘Pieta House’ through the ‘Run4Pieta’ twenty-four hour challenge. Speaking to the Herald on her recent achievement, Helen said, “I would have always done […]
Stepping in the right direction for mental health
LOCAL runners from across the county took a step in the right direction over the weekend, taking on the almighty task of running four miles every four hours over the course 48 hours. The team of runners started on Friday at 4pm as part of the ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’ challenge to create awareness around […]
Local woman’s crusade for better mental health services
“I understand Covid is a nightmare and it’s a very, very serious illness but so is mental health.”
Don’t let your worries take over your life!
Whether you’re plagued with money worries or you’re afraid of catching Covid-19, counsellor and psychotherapist Niall Greene tells the Herald’s Jodie Curran there’s so much you can do to manage your mental health. “It is understandable that people are feeling overwhelmed and anxious during this time due to fear of the unknown, financial stress, anxiety […]
Trust fails to explain huge underspend on mental health
A CASE of “post-code lottery” could be the reason why accessing mental health counselling is “nearly impossible” for people across Fermanagh. Sara Boyce from the PPR (participation and practice of rights) confirmed that only 70% of GP practices offer in-house counselling within the Western Trust area, with the percentage for Fermanagh even lower. Speaking to […]
Priest warns social media linked to ‘suicide epidemic’
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 […]