In celebration of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, the Active & Healthy Early Years Sub Group of Mayo CYPSC, in partnership with the Mayo Infant Mental Health Forum have created ‘Mayo Baby Week’.
Running from next Monday, June 12 until Thursday, June 15, the theme of Mayo Baby Week 2023 is “Early Relationships Really Matter”
The programme for the week is set out below with booking links for the respective events. Full details are also set out in the accompanying visual.
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- In partnership with Mayo CYPSC West Be Well supplied 100 branded bags which will be given out to every new mum this week to celebrate Infant Mental Health Week. Pictured are: Siobhán Mc Brearty Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Co. Mayo and member of West Be Well committee pictured with Aine Mc Grillen, Perinatal Mental Health midwife in Mayo University Hospital and Kathleen Mc Neela, Public Health Nurse.
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- In partnership with Mayo CYPSC West Be Well supplied 100 branded bags which will be given out to every new mum this week to celebrate Infant Mental Health Week. Pictured are: Kathleen Mc Neela Public Health Nurse, pictured with Siobhan Mr Brearty, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Co Mayo and West Be Well committee member and Jarlath Munnelly, Mayo CYPSC.
Programme of Events for Mayo Baby Week 2023
Monday, 12th June – Infant mental health is everybody’s business 
Mary Skillington (ATU) in conversation with Dr Jeananne Garavan –
‘Do Early Relationships Really Matter?’
Room P002 Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Castlebar, 1pm–2pm
Key message: Infant mental health is everybody’s business. No booking required. All welcome.
Tuesday, 13th June – Now we’re talking!
Drama & Rhythm Workshop for Parents and Babies (up to age 2)
Silver Tree is a gentle first time theatre experience for babies aged 0-9 months and their adult carers. Inspired by the legend of the Ursitoarea fairy in Romania, Silver Tree poses the question “what would you choose as a gift for your life’s journey?”
WAAW: An abstract story. Sound, rhythm and movement. Woven and knitted in the moment in search of beauty. Joeri Wens builds a musical, rhythmic world while playing. A marble, water, sand, balloons and some strange instruments to follow an unpredictable course. The reality is magical and magic is real. The children are part of the concert.
Mayo County Library, Castlebar, 11am–12 noon (Followed by launch of Infant Mental Health books.)
Booking essential. To book, contact Mayo County Library on (094) 904 7940.
Gallery Tour for Parents and Babies | The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, 11am
A guided gallery tour designed for parents/guardians to explore exhibitions in a baby-friendly environment. For full details, see www.thelinenhall.com
Advance booking recommended – contact The Linenhall on 094 902 3733.
Wednesday, 14th June – Your face… their safe place
Drama & Rhythm Workshop for Parents and Babies (up to age 2)
Silver Tree is a gentle first time theatre experience for babies aged 0-9 months and their adult carers. Inspired by the legend of the Ursitoarea fairy in Romania, Silver Tree poses the question “what would you choose as a gift for your life’s journey?”
WAAW: An abstract story. Sound, rhythm and movement. Woven and knitted in the moment in search of beauty. Joeri Wens builds a musical, rhythmic world while playing. A marble, water, sand, balloons and some strange instruments to follow an unpredictable course. The reality is magical and magic is real. The children are part of the concert.
Ballina Arts Centre, 11am–12 noon
Ballinglen Arts Foundation & Museum, Ballycastle, 3pm–4pm
Booking essential.
Summer Picnic for Early Childhood Educators
Outdoor Explorers Pre-school, Castlebar, 5.30pm–7.30pm
Note: A shuttle bus will operate from ATU. Booking essential.
Thursday, 15th June – When a baby is born so too is a parent
Art Experience & Lunch
Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Castlebar, 11am–12 noon
Lunch is provided for families. For booking details phone 094 9025126
Drama & Rhythm Workshop for Parents and Babies
(up to age 2) | Ballyhaunis Community Hall, 11am – 12 noon
Booking essential.
New ‘Buggy Buddies’ group
Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre, 11am
Gift pack for participants. No booking required.
