Archive for month: October, 2020
Understanding Stigma and Dealing with Discrimination – Online Course
The Dublin North, North East Recovery College in collaboration with Dublin City University invite you to attend Understanding Stigma and Dealing with Discrimination Weekly Online Course.
Start Date: Thursday October 22nd. Format: Four Weekly 1.5 hour sessions
Applications via email (see poster below) or online via our website (link below) welcome. All Applicants must be over 18.
http://www.recoverycollege.ie/sign-up-for-a-course
Our courses are open to everyone in the community including people overcoming mental health distress, family members, friends and mental health professionals. Please note places are limited so please register your interest as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Click on the poster below for more information.
Understanding Stigma Online Promo – Autumn 2020
Day 5: Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1-4 year olds – Limit Treat Foods
Foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt can cause obesity in childhood if eaten regularly. If giving treat foods to your kids, follow the kids pyramid and offer only tiny amounts, once a week at the most.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
1st National Traveller Mental Health Day
As today marks the First National Traveller Mental Health Day see attached Mental Health leaflet below which was co-produced by Traveller organisations in HSE CHO Area 8 with support from Mental health engagement. HSE CHO Area 8 includes the counties of Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Louth and Meath.
Well Being Phone Support Service for Travellers
Click on the poster link below to access information on this very important service which is provided by Meath Travellers Workshop. This service is being supported by the Rethink Ireland Social Inclusion Fund.
Day 4: Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1-4 year olds – Iron
Making sure your child gets enough iron is really important. Offer them 3 servings of red meat a week, and choose breakfast cereals with added iron.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
COVID-19 Guide Sheet: Ireland Risk Level 3
Click on the Guide Sheet below to access information on the COVID -19 restrictions that now apply to all of Ireland.
Day 3: Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1-4 year olds – Vitamin D
Young children don’t get enough Vitamin D naturally in winter and so it’s important that they get it in supplement form. 5 micrograms (5ug) a day from Hallowe’en to St Patrick’s Day is best.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
Day 2: Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1-4 year olds – Milk Products
Our new kids pyramid recommends three servings of milk, yogurt or cheese every day, as milk and milk products are key foods in the diets of 1-4 yr old children.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
Day 1: Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Guidelines for 1-4 year olds – Portion Size Matters
Following your child’s appetite can help you decide how much food to offer them. The new kids pyramid also acts as a guide for suitable servings and portion sizes.
Go to http://gov.ie/healthyireland/eatwell or http://mychild.ie/nutrition for more advice.
