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Touch Points: 21 October, 2021

by Adrienne | Oct 21, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters

Don’t forget to play We encourage children to express themselves through play because we recognise its importance to their learning, creativity and happiness. Why should these pleasures peter out after age 18? Remember that you are more than your job and the...

Touch Points: 7 October, 2021

by Adrienne | Oct 7, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters

Play to your strengths Taking an inventory of your strongest skills and best personal attributes can provide a much-needed confidence boost when dealing with challenging circumstances. Reflect and draw upon the strengths that have helped you in the past. If that...
Tune In For Ten this Mental Health Month

Tune In For Ten this Mental Health Month

by Adrienne | Oct 1, 2021 | Events, Fundraising, Mental Health Awareness, News

October is Mental Health Month and the challenge Tune in for Ten is simple – every day for 10 days, tune into other people and find ways to give. Brighten someone’s day – that someone can even be you!  It is well known that giving and helping others...

Touch Points: 23 September 2021

by Adrienne | Sep 23, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters

Focus on what you can control It’s easy to be swept up in feelings of sadness, frustration and outrage at others’ words and actions – especially during a lengthy global health crisis. For the sake of your mental health, a more productive choice is to...
Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

by Adrienne | Sep 16, 2021 | Events, Mental Health Awareness, News, Supporters, Tree of Dreams

Due to current social restrictions, Iris Foundation’s annual Tree of Dreams campaign, which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, went virtual this year. In lieu of a public gathering, locals were encouraged to light a candle in...

Touch Points: 2 September, 2021

by Adrienne | Sep 2, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters

Examine your old beliefs Unhelpful beliefs about ourselves can significantly dent our mental health, life outcomes and relationships with other people. When such thoughts arise, acknowledge them and put them aside. Like any new practice, it takes time and effort to...
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