Promoting Positive Mental Health in Carlow

On October 13th join Gina Delaney from Mental Health Ireland as she explains the 5 ways to Wellbeing from 6 pm to 7 pm in Carlow Library and how you can fit them into everyday life. All are welcome.

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Our Mindfulness with Mary Fleming is on Saturday October 17th from 10 am to 12 noon. Pre registration is required. You can register at eventbrite.ie. Just search Carlow Mental Health Association or use the link below.

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A quick reminder to stop fighting the skin you live in

Please stop picking yourself apart in the mirror and comparing your real appearance to edited photos online. Your worth has absolutely nothing to do with a number on a scale, a clothing size, or a flawless aesthetic.

If you are feeling insecure or frustrated with your appearance today, remember this: Your body is your home. Be kind to it, let that sink in:

• Your body works tirelessly every single second just to keep you alive: It breathes for you, heals your wounds, and carries you through your absolute hardest days.

• It deserves respect and comfort rather than constant criticism: Treat yourself with the exact same softness and care that you would give to a loved friend.

• Perfection is a completely fake standard designed to make you feel insecure: True beauty is found in your health, your energy, and the authentic way you live your life.

• You only get one body to experience this beautiful world in: Nourish it, rest it when it is tired, and thank it for keeping you safe and moving forward.

Give yourself permission to drop the unrealistic expectations and embrace yourself exactly as you look today. You are completely beautiful, your body is an absolute miracle, and it deserves to be loved instead of judged. 🤍

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Tomorrow our first Coffee Shop Conversation is happening in @sweetbakingmama. Maurita Delaney from @thewellwoodcentre will explain how our Mental Health impacts our physical body. Drop in after work from 6 to 7 to have a coffee and chat.

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This Saturday, World Mental Health Day, LUNA, our elephant in the room, is moving into her forever home. We are throwing LUNA a surprise house warming so please join with us from 10 am at Carlow Garda Station. KCLR96FM will be on hand, Nore Valley petting zoo will be there, face painting and loads more. All are welcome.

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We are delighted to have been invited to the Living Well Expo in Mount Wolseley being run by Carlow Older People's Council and Age Friendly Carlow on October 21st. These are always fun, informative events so drop over and have a chat.

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We had a busy Saturday morning when we were down at the park run in Carlow Town Park. The weather was fantastic, the 9th birthday of Carlow Park Run was celebrated and CMHA kicked off Mensana Fest 2026. Thanks to everyone for their support. On a morning like we had there is no better place than exercising out in nature with a beautiful community supporting you. 9 years in all weathers the Park Run is going here in Carlow and we would like to wish them every success in the future. It is fantastic for Carlow to have such an active community ready to help and support one another.

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On Thursday our first Coffee Shop Conversation is happening in @sweetbakingmama. Maurita Delaney from @thewellwoodcentre will explain how our Mental Health impacts our physical body. Drop in after work from 6 to 7 to have a coffee and chat.

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A quick reminder for anyone who feels completely isolated in their own mind right now

Please stop convincing yourself that nobody understands your pain or that you have to suffer in total silence.

It is so easy to build walls around yourself when things get heavy, but hiding away only makes the room feel darker than it actually is.

If you are sitting in your room feeling like the entire world is moving on without you, remember this:

You are not alone, let that sink in:

• There are people out there who genuinely understand exactly how heavy this feels: Even if it feels like nobody in your immediate circle gets it, so many others are fighting the exact same quiet battles.

• Your mind is lying to you when it says that nobody cares about your existence: There are people who love your laugh, appreciate your text messages, and would gladly help you carry this weight if you let them.

• Reaching out for a hand is a sign of incredible courage, not a burden to others: The people who love you want to hear your messy thoughts, and they want to sit with you in the dark until the light comes back.

• You belong to a massive, invisible community of people who are just trying to heal: We are all just walking each other home through the hard stuff, and you never have to walk your path by yourself.

Give yourself permission to drop the act, open up to someone, and let a little bit of support back into your life today. You don’t have to go through this storm solo, and there is a whole world of love waiting to remind you that you belong. 🤍

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