Promoting Positive Mental Health in Carlow

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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More photo's from when our mischievous little elephant Luna was at Carlow Farmers Market on Saturday.

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Some days seeing the smiles on peoples faces really brightens the day. Thanks to all who popped by at Carlow Farmers Market on Saturday when Luna was visiting. The warmth of welcome and the enthusiasm from the stall holders made it a great morning.

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We are looking forward to being present at the CCDP event Let's Talk Menopause in the Dolmen Hotel. Make sure to register with apeters@carlowdevelopment.ie or call 086 821 9559 to book your place at this event.

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