
Kerry Mental Health Association Launches 5 Ways To Wellbeing Campaign
PROMINENT Kerry people from the world of sport, theatre, business, education and the media launched Kerry Mental Health Association’s campaign by recording videos to promote the 5 Ways To Wellbeing – Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning & Give. With the support of Mental Health Ireland, the videos can be viewed across Kerry Mental Health Association’s social media platforms and on www.KerryMentalHealth.ie.

Bullying, Fitting-In And Covid-19 Causing Stress For Kerry Leaving Certificate Students
This survey was aimed at secondary school students in Kerry who are about to sit their Leaving Certificate this year. The survey intended to find out if the students mental health were in any way affected by the potential changes to this year’s Leaving Certificate due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The survey aimed to examine the potential effects this uncertainty had on a student’s mental health and if they feel supported. The survey also examined the issue of bullying in secondary schools and examined what kind of role social media plays in their lives.

COVID-19 CAUSES KERRY LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS EXTRA STRESS, ANXIETY, LONELINESS
LEAVING Certificate students in Kerry have said that Covid-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health, while increased competition for 3rd Level places in 2021 is causing the most worry.
KERRY LEAVING CERTIFICATE STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH THE FOCUS OF NEW SURVEY
LEAVING Certificate students in Kerry are being invited to complete a survey to determine the impact of Covid-19 on their mental health as they face into the final months of exam preparations.

KERRY MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S SELF-CARE VIDEO TO COPE WITH LOCKDOWN STRESS
KERRY Mental Health Association has teamed up with a well-known clinical psychologist to help to allay the anxiety that children might feel since the Covid-19 lockdown came into effect over Christmas.

Kerry Mental Health Association Virtual Christmas Connect Café To Promote Mental Wellbeing
KERRY Mental Health Association is to host a Virtual Connect Café to promote positive mental wellbeing during the Christmas season and into 2021.