This report provides a detailed analysis of the findings of a national childhood bereavement services survey developed and circulated by ICBN in October 2022 and closed in February 2023. It sets out the survey aims and methodology and then provides an analysis of the results in both narrative and graphic form. You can access the survey results report via the link below.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ICBN-National-Survey-Full-Report-2023-PDF.pdfPieta, Ireland’s national suicide prevention charity, received over 99,000 crisis calls and texts, according to its 2022 annual reprot. The report, which was published in July 2023, also shows that the charity provided over 51,300 therapy hours free of charge, and that over 670 households were directly supported by Pieta’s Suicide Bereavement Liaison team. Read the full document via the link below:
https://www.calameo.com/books/0074084108a934b9045d5The 2022 annual report on the Spunout organisations outlines the considerable achievements it has realised throughout that year and outlines how the organisation is excellently positioned to deliver on its emerging strategy for 2023-2026, building on what it does well and laying the groundwork for new and improved support services. You can access the report via the link below:
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/spunout-Community-Creations-CLG-Annual-Report-2022.pdfPublished on July 21, 2023, the annual report for the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (2022) provides information on all activities and funding from the office for that year. You can access the full report via the link below.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/nosp-annual-report-2022.pdfThe International Association for Suicide Prevention's ‘Reach In, Reach Out’ podcast series aims to encourage understanding around the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations. In the episode linked below Professor Rory O'Connor and guests Bronwen Edwards, CEO of Roses in the Ocean and Associate Professor Vita Poštuvan discuss postvention and suicide prevention.
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tcv9d-144478e?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_shareThe National Self-Harm Registry Ireland is a system that records and reports information about self-harm presentations to hospital Emergency Departments across the country. By providing such information as the number of self-harm presentations annually, when the presentations happen, what type of self-harm is involved, and which areas and groups have the highest rates, the Registry helps improve services for people who self-harm and informs prevention efforts. You can find out more about this resource via the link below:
https://www.nsrf.ie/self-harm-registry/This Model of Care has been developed in partnership with HSE Social Inclusion, HSE Health and Wellbeing and the National Office of Suicide Prevention and in collaboration with voluntary bodies including Sec.39 agencies. It caters to the needs of Adolescents and Adults through separate clinical pathways - mental health and substance use disorder. The planned service delivery through separate Dual Diagnosis teams for Adolescents and Adults will help deliver services in a more targeted and age appropriate manner. Find out more via the link below.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/cspd/ncps/mental-health/dual-diagnosis-ncp/dual-diagnosis-model-of-care.pdfThe Post Birth Wellbeing Plan has been developed to support the mental health and wellbeing of women in the perinatal period (pregnancy and up to one year after birth). It is a workbook that encourages women to think about and identify supports that can help them adjust to their role as a new mother after the birth of their baby. You can access it via the link below.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/46280-HSE-Post-Birth-Wellbeing-A5-Booklet-Pages.pdfThe Crisis Resolution Services Model of Care was published and formally launched by Minister Mary Butler TD on 26th May 2023. This Model of Care details how Crisis Resolution Services for people over 18 years of age in Ireland should be organised and integrated across health and community services. You can access the full document via the link below:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/crs-moc.pdfA new Guide for GPs on the management of depression was launched in June, 2023 by the Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD. This quick reference guide from the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) is a valuable and wide-ranging resource for GPs treating depression. It is accessible to ICGP members via the link below:
https://www.icgp.ie/go/library/icgp_publicationsMen's Health Forum (MHFI) in conjunction with the Health Service Executive Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Ireland within the Department of Health, the Public Health Agency and authors Finian Murray and Colin Fowler has launched a new Men’s Health Booklet to mark Men's Health Week 2023 (June 12-18). 
Entitled "Action Man - 10 top tips for men’s health", the booklet contains information on a variety of topics that are important for men around their health.
Access it via the link below.
https://mhfi.org/ActionMan2023.pdf
A list of infant mental health-related recommended reads has been compiled by Mayo Primary Care Adult Psychology Service in conjunction with Mayo CYPSC. All books are available from local Mayo libraries on request. It's free to join the library. You can access the full list via the link below.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Infant-mental-health-book-list-5.pdfThis book is for anyone who has a family member misusing drugs or alcohol, including parents, siblings, partners, grandparents and friends. This book was put together by practitioners working in the area of drug and alcohol support and is based on recommendations from family members that had previously sought information and support. Access it via the link below.
https://wrdatf.ie/uploadedfiles/WRDTF-Family-Support-Handbook.pdfThis book provides guidance for people in communities who would like to get involved in suicide prevention activities by building their knowledge, skills and understanding.
To access a copy of the guide online or to order a hard copy, please click the link below.
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/suicide-prevention-in-the-community.htmlThis excellent resource about self-harm and young people was created by The National FRC Mental Health Promotion Project and HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention to mark Self Harm Awareness Day on March 1, 2023 and will be of particular use for parents and adults who may have concerns for a young person. Access it via the link below.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Self-Harm-1.jpgThe HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention has commissioned this excellent resource about self-harm and young people for parents and concerned adults. It details what self-harm is; the types of self-harm, the signs of self-harm and more. You can access it via the link below:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/self-harm-and-young-people.pdfThere is no such thing as the perfect parent but practicing effective self-care will ensure that you can be good enough. Click the link below to access self-care for parents tips compiled by Tusla – Child and Family Agency, in conjunction with Limerick Parenting Support Champions. The Tusla Parenting Support Champions in Limerick are part of a national project that brings together practitioners who are already involved with parenting and family support.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PP-Self-Care-FINAL.pdfThis great infographic by Tusla – Child and Family Agency, in conjunction with Limerick Parenting Support Champions, sets out six simple steps to setting up routines at home. The Tusla Parenting Support Champions in Limerick are part of a national project that brings together practitioners who are already involved with parenting and family support. Access the infographic via the link below:
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PP-Setting-Up-Routines-FINAL-2.pdfTusla – Child and Family Agency, in conjunction with Limerick Parenting Support Champions launched The 20 Second Hug & More: Quick Reads for Parents with the aim of promoting and supporting parenting and the implementation of the Parenting Support Strategy. The Tusla Parenting Support Champions in Limerick are part of a national project that brings together practitioners who are already involved with parenting and family support. Click the link below for details on the 20 Second Hugg
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PP-The-20-Second-Hug-FINAL.pdfmymentalhealthrecovery.com offers a free flexible, online learning experience –providing a range of training and practical tools to support mental health and wellbeing. Click the link below for a full list of courses and details on how to register.
https://www.westbewell.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A44987-WHSCT-A5-8P-MENTAL-HEALTH-BOOKLET-proof.pdfThis 12 minute video by Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) provides an overview of how children grieve and explores ways that adults can offer support.
This can be used within any organisation working with children and families to set the context for a discussion to enhance your understanding of the needs of bereaved children and young people.
https://youtu.be/gH9nnfdedhs
