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FRIENDSHIP and Community — that is the theme for Clare Men- tal Health Week, which runs from October 5 to 10. The event aims to raise awareness of issues which af- fect mental health and to promote positive mental health and wellbeing in the community.
This year the focus is on connect- ing communities during these diffi- cult times of financial crises. Forums will be held throughout the county to encourage communities and groups to come together to show solidarity and support to each other in times of unemployment and recession.
All events are free to the public and there are many well known fig- ures taking part.
On Monday, October 5, Mary Flan- agan and Anne Buckley have advice for parents on Relaxation Skill and Stress Reduction in the Clare VEC Community Education Centre. On Monday evening, West Clare Mental Health Association will explore ‘En- hancing Community Co-operation in West Clare’ in the Kilrush Family Resource Centre.
Men Count Too is the theme of a men’s forum which will take place
in the Temple Gate Hotel in Ennis on Tuesday, October 6 at 7.30pm.