THRIVE Summer 2025
The second issue of the new Grow Mental Health magazine – THRIVE – is here! Filled with with articles about inclusion and connection (our theme for this issue), creative pieces, and most importantly the wisdom earned and shared by our community of people who have faced mental health challenges and learned to THRIVE.
THRIVE Spring 2025
The inaugural issue of the new Grow Mental Health magazine – THRIVE – is here! Filled with with articles about love and hope (our theme for this issue), creative pieces, and most importantly the wisdom earned and shared by our community of people who have faced mental health challenges and learned to THRIVE.
Grow Mental Health Podcast: Christmas Day, Your Way
Deck the halls! Or don’t. Do what is right and comfortable for you this Christmas. Join Jenny, Holly and Killian as they explore what Christmas means for them and how they find balance during the holiday season. Enjoy!
December 2024 Newsletter – Christmas Your Way
‘Tis the season to be merry and bright! Or is it? Sometimes Christmas can be too much, too lonely, too sad. Take a look at our latest newsletter to see how others have carved out their own traditions and way of celebrating (or not!) at Christmastime. Plus news and updates from Grow Mental Health. Enjoy!
November 2024 Newsletter – Surviving and Thriving in Winter
November is when we get ready for the colder, darker months ahead. But winter is also a time for slowing down, reflecting, re-charging, and celebrating the cyclical nature of life. Read on for Grow member insights into the hibernation season plus Grow MH news and updates. Enjoy!
Grow Mental Health Podcast: Grow Beyond the Group
A fascinating conversation between Jenny and Grow Member Barry about the gift of personal story, the power of lived experience, and how we give back beyond our Grow Group when we are ready.
October 2024 Newsletter – Beyond the Group
October is World Mental Health month and our newsletter dives into the support and opportunities our community can find beyond the Grow Mental Health Group when they are faced with mental health challenges. Read on for coverage of our 2024 National Weekend, Grower insights, recruitment notices and much more. Enjoy!
Grow Mental Health Podcast: The Power of Story
Dr. Jim Lucey is a renowned psychiatrist, author, and advocate for better mental health services in Ireland. He is also an artist, a grandad, and a firm believer in the power of a story. Listen to our latest Grow Mental Health Podcast to hear more from Jenny’s recent and profound conversation with Jim.
SEPTEMBER 2024 Newsletter – Telling Our Stories
Our September newsletter examines the power of personal story for connection and healing, plus a Grow Vacancy announcement, news on Grow awareness campaigns and more. Enjoy!
Book Launch: Stories of Hope and Recovery
The Grow community and guests gathered on May 17th for the launch of Stories of Hope and Recovery with readings from storytellers, comments from the editors and more,
April 2022 Newsletter
Another incredible collection of updates, creativity, and Grow news! April is a celebration of HOPE.
How I learned to connect during lockdown
By Maeve My name is Maeve. I joined Grow after seeing a poster in our local village hall in Trim in 2018. When I joined Grow I felt very welcomed and at home straight away. I was 80 years old at the time, I felt very isolated and wanted to connect with others to help my […]