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The HSE National Counselling Service is a free service for any adult who has experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect in childhood.

The results of the Galway health and well-being survey has highlighted that despite high levels of binge drinking Galway citizens rate their general health very well.

MindOut is a mental health promotion programme for young people aged 15 to 17. It is offering training to youth workers, tutors, teachers, and anyone who works with groups of young people. For further details contact number as above. There are also courses in intercultural training for youth workers which will take place in October 2009 and Keeping Safe training for November. Book by calling 094 925 0730.

A new and innovative counselling service is being launched in Galway this month.

John Maloney, TD, Minister for Equality, Disability and Mental Health launched a new website for young people www.letsomeoneknow.ie, aimed at improving their awareness and understanding of mental health and well being. The aim is to encourage young people to talk about their problems with family, friends, or an adult they trust.

We all know that relaxation is good for our health – body and mind. Many of us have ideas about how to relax: We watch TV, go for a walk, read a book, go on holiday, lie beside the pool, go for a drink, or go to the cinema. But what is relaxation actually? True relaxation means no tension in the body and a peaceful, calm, state of mind.

We all know that relaxation is good for our health – body and mind. Many of us have ideas about how to relax: We watch TV, go for a walk, read a book, go on holiday, lie beside the pool, go for a drink, or go to the cinema. But what is relaxation actually? True relaxation means no tension in the body and a peaceful, calm, state of mind.

Most people are happy to go along to the doctor with a sore throat or a pain or flu symptoms — we know that much of the time an antibiotic or a stronger pain killer can help us to feel better.

“Pay attention”. How often have you heard that command as you are firmly jolted back to reality from the world of fantasy?

A newly refurbished community mental health facility in Portumna was officially opened by Minister for Equality, Disability and Mental Health John Moloney recently.