The National Suicide Research Foundation and HUGG recently launched the Irish Suicide Bereavement Survey.  This is the first large-scale national study of adults bereaved or affected by suicide in Ireland.  This survey will provide valuable information on the experiences of those who have been bereaved by suicide and the supports they find helpful.  Find out more at: https://www.hugg.ie/suicide-bereavement-survey

The HSE National Cancer Control Programme and HEADS UP Kildare are teaming-up to bring you a discussion about male cancer risk reduction and spotting potential early signs of cancer.  This free webinar will explore: what to look for; what to do; and what's next.  It will take place on Tuesday 23rd November 2021 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.  Register at: https://ims.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L6H7TK97QZ6b7xW80ddRgg

To mark International Men’s Day 2021, Men's Aid Ireland invites you to a webinar titled: 'Human stories of pain, suffering, shame and mockery. Men’s experience of intimate partner violence'. This event will be opened by Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, and participants will hear a presentation by Dr Garrett O’Connor (a clinical psychologist working in the community with the HSE) on his doctoral research into male victims of intimate partner violence in Ireland.  This free event will take place on Friday 19th November 2021, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. To register for a place, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_scGLrVJLSkG332qPrVXm0Q

Men’s health globally, nationally and locally is far poorer than it should or could be.  Men have the potential to live long and healthy lives, but far too many die far too young.  However, policymakers and service providers who want to take action on men’s health have sometimes lacked easily-accessible and user-friendly information and guidance about how to do so.  'Delivering Men’s Health' is a resource that aims to fill this gap, and seeks to translate the significant body of robust academic and other evidence about how to deliver appropriate policies and services to men into a format that can inform both planning and delivery.  It is a practical guide, aimed at policymakers and service providers who want to take action but who are not, necessarily, very knowledgeable about gender and health generally or men’s health specifically.  Download a copy at: https://gamh.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Delivering-Mens-Health-report.pdf

To mark World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October 2021, the HSE Office of Mental Health Engagement and Recovery, in partnership with First Fortnight, produced a video to celebrate mental health service users.  Check it out at: https://youtu.be/ankOq0utyc8

EU Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 15th to 19th November 2021.  It is an opportunity to: look at our relationship with alcohol; understand the risks; and highlight the effects that alcohol has on our body and mind.  To mark this occasion, the HSE Alcohol Programme is hosting a webinar on Thursday 18th November 2021 at 3.00pm.  The event will focus on how alcohol can suppress your immune system (reducing your ability to fight infections), and how it has a profound impact on the brain (with new evidence using MRI scans showing the impact of even low alcohol use).  Register for a place at: https://ims.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tuy2hyU5RWSfz8JBkYlyig

‘Let’s Get Back’ is a national awareness campaign to encourage the Irish public to get back involved in the sport and exercise that they love.  It has been created by Sport Ireland, in partnership with Healthy Ireland, to encourage members of the public who are anxious or unsure about returning to sport and physical activity following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.  Find out ways to get involved at: https://www.sportireland.ie/LetsGetBack and check out the video at: https://youtu.be/EqaDwAcLjb0

Growing up can be tough, and being LGBTI+ can bring even more challenges.  Taking the brave step of opening up to someone you trust about your worries and fears - no matter how big or small - is worth it.  As soon as you're ready, BeLonG To will be there for you at https://bit.ly/3yaLKIY  When it comes to your mental health, it's always #BetterOutThanIn