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OPEN WEEKDAYS | We provide a confidential signposting service where we can provide options, support & guidance for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties & their families.

Please reach out if you feel you need support 💚
The Living Well Programme is now up & running for 2026!

This is for people living with long-term health conditions & is delivered once a week over a 6-week period in a friendly and supportive setting.

To book a place please contact lgildea@southmayo.com. For more info visit 👉 www.hse.ie/LivingWell
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Big thank you to Melissa and all the team in Curiosity Westport for their very generous donation of €2,000 to the Association 🤗

Upon request the donation will go towards supporting our Outreach Counselling service

We cannot thank you enough for all your support 💚
December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Back at it again for the 5th year running 🥶

Grab your crew & come join us this coming Stephen's Day at Old Head, Louisburgh for a morning full of laughs & connection 💙
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Massive thank you to Pearce Parkingson and all the staff in Bru Coffee Shop, Castlebar for hosting this years coffee morning for World Mental Health Day in support of the Association & @mindspacemayo.bsky.social 💙
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Our Health Promotion Officer, Jenna, visited Davitt College Castlebar this week to facilitate the Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year Students.

What a great bunch of students! Thank you for the warm welcome and great engagement🤗
December 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Thank you so much to Colette Jordan of Mayo College of FET for inviting our colleague Lianne in to speak with L6 Social Studies students as part of their mental health awareness module last Friday 😊

Colette, staff and students have been long standing supporters of the Association 💚
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Last week Jenna delivered the Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year students in the Sacred Heart Secondary School, Westport💚

We talked about various local support services that young people can avail of in Mayo. We are excited to continue building our relationship with the school in the future🤝
December 2, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Rosemary visited Inver NS last week to deliver the High 5! workshop to the 5th & 6th class students🤗

High 5! is a child-centred positive mental health awareness workshop for upper primary classes & is based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.

Thanks to Ms. McNamara & to the students for getting involved👏
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Rosemary delivered the Selfie Stars Self-Compassion Training with the staff of Derrywash National School throughout the week. Thank you for such a warm welcome💚

We are eager to share this programme with more primary schools in Mayo in the coming months. For more info contact 👉 Rosemary@mayomha.ie
November 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Our Community Liaison Officer Padraig delivered the Fractured Talk with all 6th Years in Sancta Maria College Louisburgh today☺️

We have a strong relationship built up with Sancta Maria over the past few years through our various Schools Education Programmes🤝

More info👉 mayomha.ie/school-educa...
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Rosemary recently delivered the High5! workshop to Derrywash National School with 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th class students.

Thank you to Ms. Daly, Mr. Tiernan and to all the students for such a warm welcome💚

Well done to both groups for their engagement and presentations on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing👏
November 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
We recently worked with Charles River Labs Ballina on an event to create an awareness about the Association and to highlight the work we carry out within the community of Mayo.

We have a longstanding relationship built up with Charles River, and we look forward to working with them in the future🤗
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It was great to visit St Joseph's School Foxford yesterday as part of their Stand Up Week to deliver our Breathe Talk to all 2nd Year students🏳️‍🌈💚

Thank you to Mrs. Doyle for organising the talk, and to the students for the lovely welcome. We hope you managed to take some info away with you all😊
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our Primary School's Health Promotion Officer recently delivered staff training for our new Self-Compassion Programme, SELFIE STARS, in Mulranny NS.

Selfie Stars consists of 8 lessons for primary schools on the topic of self-compassion.

More info 👉https://mayomha.ie/school-education-programme/
October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Taking Stock Episode 5: Stress & Burnout in Farming
Guest Speaker: Shane Pearson - Life Coach, Trainer & Mentor

Now streaming on both;
Mayo MHA website: mayomha.ie/podcast-hub/
Spotify: shorturl.at/HfTyZ

Interviews with Tommy Marren & Farming Matters are also available through Midwest Radio
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jenna recently delivered the Breathe Talk to the LCA2 students in Ballinrobe Youthreach. This was organised by a student, Kyra, as part of her Social Education Task.

Thank you to the students for your engagement and your generosity - it is very much appreciated🤗
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A Monday well spent for Rosemary!! ✨

High5! Positive Mental Health Awareness Workshop in 5th & 6th class at Gortskehy NS.
Thank you to Ms. Thomas for allowing us to take over your classroom to facilitate 💚
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📢 Tomorrow LIVE on The Tommy Marren Show at 10.15am and later on in the evening on Farming Matters with Declan Marren at 10pm @Midwest Radio

Theme of the Week: Stress & Burnout in Farming

Guest speaker: Shane Pearson Life Coach, Trainer & Mentor
October 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Taking Stock Episode 4: Talking Farmers Health
Guest Speaker: George Graham Sheep Shearer & Mental Health Advocate

Now streaming on both;
Mayo MHA website: mayomha.ie/podcast-hub/
Spotify: shorturl.at/HfTyZ

Interviews with Tommy Marren & Farming Matters are also available through Midwest Radio
October 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Padraig and Jenna really enjoyed connecting with students during their talks at Coláiste Pobail Acla this week🤝💙

Thank you to Mrs. O'Grady for the invite, and to all the students for their wonderful engagement. We hope you managed to take something away with you from the talks!
October 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What a fantastic day we had last Friday celebrating World Mental Health Day 2025 alongside @mindspacemayo.bsky.social!

Thank you so much to Pearse and all the Brú Castlebar crew for hosting the event, & for the amazing coffee & treats☕

Big thanks to everyone that called in to celebrate with us💚
October 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Well done to 5th & 6th class at Ballintubber NS for their excellent participation in our High 5! Mental Health Awareness workshop

Thank you to their teacher Ms. Tiernan and Principal Ms. Serantes for inviting our Mental Health Promotion Officer, Rosemary, out to work with them this past Wednesday 💙
October 10, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Thank you to all the staff & students at St. Dymphna's School, Ballina, for their participation in our High 5! Mental Health Awareness Workshop ✨

We hope you learned something new & enjoyed practising the five ways to wellbeing 💚
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Earlier this week our Primary Schools' Coordinator Rosemary delivered the High 5! Mental Health Awareness Workshop with 5th & 6th class pupils in Parke National School.
Thanks to teacher Regina Corrigan for her continued support 💚
October 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
You're invited to join us for a Coffee Morning this World Mental Health Day ☕️💙

That a break, connect with others, & enjoy a warm cuppa!

📅 Friday 10th October
🕐 8am - 12pm
📍 Brú , Main Street Castlebar

All are welcome - bring a friend & let's mark #WorldMentalHealthDay together 💙
October 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM