'Let’s Talk About Suicide' is a new free online suicide prevention training programme that helps people to develop their skills to keep others safe.  It assists participants to: identify people who are at risk; confidently ask about the topic of suicide; and connect them with resources that can help them to stay safe.  The programme was developed by the HSE’s National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP), and is available to anyone over 18 years of age.  It uses a mix of guided online content, video and interactive questions.  Participants can pause and recommence the programme at their own convenience.  On average, the programme takes 60 minutes to complete, but participants can work at their own pace.  Find out how to access it at: https://traininghub.nosp.ie

Age NI's 'Good Vibrations' programme recently launched their new health guide for men aged 50+  This offers simple, practical and realistic everyday choices that men can make to invest in their health and vitality in older age.  View a copy of this booklet online at: https://issuu.com/age_ni/docs/age_ni_mens_health_guide_online

Congratulations to everyone in Insight Inishowen on the official launch of 'How're You Doing Man?' in January 2024.  This report, by Ruth Garvey-Williams and Margaret McLafferty, highlights the findings from research conducted into men's mental health in Donegal.  The aim of this research was to listen to local men to find out their views, experiences and opinions about mental health, and the services and supports that are available to them.  By conducting both quantitative and qualitative research, the team were able to build up a picture of some of the key issues that are emerging across the county.  They also listened to women’s concerns about their male loved ones.  See a copy of the report at: https://mhfi.org/InishowenMentalHealth.pdf

The National Cancer Control Programme is hosting an in-person event for outdoor worker organisations and those who work with outdoor workers.  The event will look at how to adopt comprehensive approaches to sun protection for employees and reduce skin cancer rates in the outdoor worker industry.  This will take place on Wednesday 13th March 2024, from 11.00am to 1.00pm.  To register for a place, visit: https://form.jotform.com/240454829791365

In November 2023, University College Cork hosted a symposium on men’s health.  Watch this short video clip to get a sense of what they covered: https://media.heanet.ie/page/cb36ab218da8423db6a59dbce68dff94

The HSE 'Talking Health and Wellbeing' podcasts have relaunched this year - with Senior Health Promotion and Improvement Officers, Dr Michelle Hardie-Murphy and Aisling Doherty, discussing ten tips to kick start 2024.  They talk about setting realistic goals, the importance of enjoying healthy activities and celebrating small victories.  Listen in at: https://youtu.be/G-Bie708OLM

This conference - in Dublin on Tuesday 16th April 2024 - will give advocates, policy makers, service providers and members of the community an opportunity to come together to explore how inter-family conflict, and its impact on Traveller mental health, can be addressed and transformed.  To find out more, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/travellers-together-transforming-conflict-conference-tickets-847078242827

The Department of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, invites you to a free event titled: 'Healthy Living for a Healthy Life'.   This will take place on Wednesday 13th March 2024, from 10.00am to 2.00pm, on the 1st Floor, ADCC, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin.  This Health Fair is a marketplace style event which will provide an opportunity for people to meet, and get information from, health professionals on a wide range of topics.  There will be over 25 display stands, representing hospital departments and external organisations.