The annual Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing FEST 2024 takes place between Saturday, 5th – 12th October 2024. The Fest aims to raise awareness of the available supports and services in the county which includes empowering people to engage with the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ through offering a dynamic and interactive programme of events.
Healthy Kerry state the New Economic Foundation (NEF) literature review findings highlight “building five actions into our day-to-day lives is important for well-being”. Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest promote the Five Ways to Wellbeing activities – the “Just A Thought recordings were created by members of the Kerry Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest to highlight ways in which these daily actions can be incorporated into our lives”. The Five Ways to Wellbeing include:
- Connect: Building and nurturing relationships with others.
- Give: Doing something nice for someone else.
- Take Notice: Being aware of the world around you and reflecting on your experiences.
- Keep Learning: Trying new things and challenging yourself.
- Be Active: Engaging in physical activities to improve your mood and health
There are a variety of free events designed to raise awareness about mental health resources available in County Kerry and to engage the community. Improve your mental health and wellbeing today! Click https://kerrymentalhealthandwellbeingfest.com to find out more details.