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Eoin Colfer’s one-act play Holy Mary looks at the world from an eight year old’s imaginative and witty point of view as she prepares for her first Holy Communion. Central to the script is Holy Mary O’Leary (Mary O’Connor), whose…
Read moreOn Thursday 10th April approx 100 people attended the Clonmel Park Hotel for the first of four public health awareness talks (Understanding and Minding your Mental Health with GROW) organised by Caroline Crotty and Mary Walsh (South Eastern Region GROW…
Read moreThe Midwest Region recently enjoyed a very interesting and inspiring Community Weekend. The two day event took place in Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare on the 12th and 13th April. Almost 60 GROWers, some seasoned, some just a few…
Read moreAnother day. Another book launch. The most recent regional book launch of GROW’s new book of stories took place in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway on Thursday 20th March. The book, entitled Soul Survivors Vol 3: Stories of Recovery: from Despair…
Read moreWe acknowledged our gifts and our strengths (new wording). We made personal inventory and accepted ourselves (original old wording). A contribution titled Art & Therapy by Ann Waters (Hawaii) on Step 4 of the GROW 12 Step Program. This piece also appears in Soul Survivors 3….
Read moreThis May Irish Mountaineer Derek Mahon will climb the world’s tallest mountain to raise awareness for mental health, of which 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems. Derek Mahon, a senior manager at Danske Bank,…
Read moreWe surrendered to the mystery of life and love – God (new wording). We surrendered to the healing power of God (original old wording). A contribution from Dory in Australia on Step 3 of the GROW 12 Step Program. *** Have you heard this…
Read moreGROWing MENTAL HEALTH at NUIG Raising public awareness is a key element in the prevention of mental health problems. Early intervention is vital. This is especially the case when it applies to young adults. It was with this in mind…
Read moreWorld Mental Health Day is a yearly event celebrated on 10th October around the world. The day was created by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise public awareness of mental health issues. This year, the WHO are focusing on…
Read moreBelow are links to GROW Group Evaluation surveys. 2016 Surveys 2016 Summary Results Year to Date. Q1: Jan 2016 Results. 2016 Event Metrics (Record a new event). 2015 Surveys 2015 Summary Results Year to Date. Q1: Jan 2015 Results, Feb 2015 Results, Mar 2015…
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