Thrive Swords hosted a Five Ways to Wellbeing community workshop to celebrate Mental Health Month this October. The event took place on Thursday 24th October in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords and was attended by members of the local community as well as representatives of local groups, services providers and local authority.

The Five Ways to Wellbeing is an evidence-based training offered by Mental Health Ireland to encourage everyone to take actions to maintain and improve personal and mental wellbeing by incorporating principles of Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give into daily life. The workshop was delivered by members of Thrive Swords who shared their experiences and insights regarding each of the Five Ways segments.

Adam Konopka, Thrive Swords member said: “I thought the workshop worked really well because there was a true sense of it being for the community, by the community with members of the community giving presentations on the Five Ways to fellow members of the community.”

Speaking at the event Caroline Brogan, Mental Health Ireland Development Officer and Lead for Thrive Ireland said: “I was delighted to lead the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ workshop today with the dedicated volunteers from Thrive Swords. This event highlighted the importance of the simple actions we can all take to support not only our own mental health and wellbeing but also that of our entire community.”
Thrive is a community-led movement to create happier and healthier communities by conducting projects and events aiming at improving mental health and wellbeing. Thrive Swords is an initiative of Mental Health Ireland and is supported by Fingal County Council. Membership in Thrive Swords is open to all individuals, organisations, groups and service providers from public and private sectors who are interested in mental health and wellbeing, and everyone is invited to join.

For further information please contact caroline@mentalhealthireland.ie or visit Thrive Ireland – Mental Health Ireland