- Pictured is Mayor of Wateford Metropolitan District, Cllr. Eamonn Murphy with Cllr.’s Joe Conway and Jim Griffin and guests officially launching the KindWaterford Project
It’s that time of year again! Mayor’s Health Week is taking place from 7th – 14th May 2016.
This year we want to raise the energy of Waterford focusing on the benefits of kindness- where we treat ourselves and others with kindness and promote positive mental health and wellbeing through #kindwaterford.
What is #kindwaterford?
#kindwaterford is a community based initiative aimed at promoting community-led action around mental health and well-being using the concept of kindness as focal point. This action will
- raise awareness of the protective factors for mental health and wellbeing,
- reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues
- promote available community supports
| What protects our mental wellbeing? | |
| Community factors | Individual factors |
| · No stigma associated with mental health issues | · Positive self image |
| · Tolerance, respect and diversity | · Coping skills |
| · Access to support services | · Good physical health |
| · Access to employment or other meaningful activity | · Sense of belonging |
| · Financial security | · Awareness and access to support services |
| · Safe and secure living environments | · Access to social networks |
| · Community participation | |
| · Close relationships with family and friends | |
How can I get involved? |
| Like the #kindwaterford facebook page: www.facebook.com/kindwaterford |
| Enter our competition to win a Buddy Bench and mental health awareness program for your school or community
(open to preschool, primary and secondary schools and community groups in Waterford City and County) |
| Promote kindness in during April, in the lead up to Mayor’s Health Week and tell us all about it using the hastag #kindwaterford on twitter and facebook.
(open to everyone in Waterford Waterford City and County) |
| Organise an event that raises the awareness of the factors that protect our mental well-being, reduces the stigma associated with mental health issues
(open to everyone in Waterford City and County) |
| Pledge your organisation to support the #littlethings campaign
(open to organiastions) |