Information is outlined below on some current health and wellbeing programmes and resources, collated by HSE Health Promotion & Improvement, Health and Wellbeing Division, Community Healthcare West. Please share and circulate as appropriate.
Free Online Stress Control Programme
HSE Health and Wellbeing are offering the next free online Stress Control programme from Monday February 7th that teaches practical skills to deal with stress. The six sessions are 90 minutes each and cover different topics. Participants are encouraged to watch all sessions, but participants can join at any stage for one or more sessions. To register visit www.stresscontrol.ie
HSE Health & Wellbeing have a free, online mental health and wellbeing programme called Minding Your Wellbeing. This consists of a series of 5 video sessions of 20 minutes – click here or www.yourmentalhealth.ie
Free Online Minding Your Wellbeing Programme
Free online course Managing Stress and Anxiety (40 mins)
A short course on managing stress and anxiety has been developed by the Department of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health in St James’s Hospital. The course is 40 minutes long and broken down into four parts:
1: Introduction, what is occupational therapy, what is stress and anxiety https://youtu.be/Gf7aTG2g3y4
2: Feelings – identifying and coping with them https://youtu.be/SwabTR5eH3Q
3: Thoughts – identifying and coping with them https://youtu.be/5o315FPgBj0
4: Behaviours – identifying and coping with them and a note on goal setting https://youtu.be/xzpR1uQgsmI
Exercise for Wellbeing Videos (Yoga, Pilates, Chair Yoga, Strength and Conditioning)
Please refer to the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and if you answer yes to any of the questions asked, you should refer to your GP prior to engaging in any new exercise regime https://bit.ly/2PJRg4Z
Self-management Support – HSE dedicated web page for people with long-term health conditions
Resources for Peope Living With a Long Term Health Condition
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/selfmanagement/resources-for-people-living-with-a-long-term-health-condition/
These resources include:
- Minding Your Long-Term Health Condition During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Directory of Resources and Supports during Coronavirus
- Tips For Self-Managing your Health when living with a long-term health condition
- Practical, informative videos which support people to self-manage and to stay well
Living Well – Dates for Upcoming Programmes
Day | Start Date | Finish Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | February 7th | March 14th | 10.30am – 1:00pm |
Tuesday | March 1st | April 5th | 7:00pm – 9:30pm |
Wednesday | March 9th | April 13th | 10.30am – 1:00pm |
QUIT Smoking West
Stop Smoking for 28 days and you are 5 times more likely to stop for good
- Free, confidential support and advice
- A personal plan and follow-up tailored to you
- Advice on stop smoking medication to help you deal with cravings
- Motivational tips to keep you on track
Email quitsmoking.west@hse.ie www.quit.ie
Alcohol – Reducing the Risk
If you are worried about your or someone else’s relationship with alcohol, call the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline for confidential information and support.
- Drinks should be spread out over the week
- Include 2 – 3 alcohol-free days per week
- No more than 6 standard drinks on any one occasion
- The less you drink the lower the risk of developing alcohol-related health issues
The HSE provides a comprehensive website for the public on alcohol www.askaboutalcohol.ie
Weaning (Online Talk) – Next Session Tuesday February 15
START Campaign
The START campaign aims to support parents to achieve small daily wins in adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle for their child. Making small gradual changes and taking breaks from treats will help you succeed in making healthy snacking become the norm at home.
Parents can find support and practical tools, including videos from the experts on how to take a break from treats, on the START campaign website www.makeastart.ie
Sexual Wellbeing
Having lots of small conversations about relationships, sexuality and consent with your child is more effective than “The Big Talk” Find resources to help on www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-parents
Steps to Reduce our Cancer Risk Webinar: Feb 4 @1-2pm
The Irish Cancer Prevention Network is hosting a webinar covering practical steps to reduce our cancer risk on Friday 4th @1pm for World Cancer Day.
Learn how we can all take action to reduce cancer risk through a series of presentations and discussions with a panel of experts. Topics include:
- Eating for health
- Radon
- Skin Protection
- Breastfeeding
- Know the signs, find cancer early
Register to watch live or receive a link to watch the recorded webinar.
