It is estimated that one in four of us will experience mental health problems in our lifetime, from a low period, to more serious depression and a small number; latter who will experience severe mental health issues.
World Mental Health Day is observed each year on October 10th. Its overall objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues across the world and where possible, mobilize efforts in support of mental health generally.
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to discuss their work, and what more is required in order to make mental health care a reality for people everywhere.
Here in Tipperary, if you or someone you know is in distress the following supports are available: – View online HERE.
Help In South Tipperary: In the first instance you are advised to contact your local GP. If same surgery it is out of normal hours you may contact Caredoc on 1850 334 999(between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.). Alternatively go to your nearest Emergency Department i.e.(University Hospital Waterford, Wexford General Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny or South Tipperary General Hospital. Note: You can call the Emergency Service on 999 or 112.
Help In North Tipperary: Again you are requested to contact your local GP first and if therapy services are required, patients can be referred to some of the following day and hospital services. Same services can be viewed HERE.
You can also call the Samaritans 24/7 Listening Service on Tel: 116 123 or the 24 Hour Suicide Helpline on Tel: 1800 247 247.
This weekend, please follow public health advice and do your part to make an impact on the disease.
Six new killer COVID-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary today.
The Department of Health have confirmed that there have been sadly 5 new deaths caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,821. [One case denotified]
However, there are 617 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 40,703.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 6 are confirmed in Co. Tipperary(855 in total to date); 123 are in Dublin; 107 in Cork; 42 in Meath; 36 in Kerry; 35 in Galway; with the remaining 274 cases located across 21 counties;
Nine (9) patients with Covid-19 virus are being treated at University Hospital Limerick, latter facility which serves North Tipperary and one (1) at South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, serving the South of the county.
Other COVID-19 News: New virus cases confirmed in Northern Ireland today have now reached a new high of 1080, with thankfully no deaths reported. The overall total number of cases confirmed in Northern Ireland todate stands at 18,190.
Following newspaper reports earlier today; the Department of Education has stated that no decision has been taken as yet in relation to extending school closures over the mid-term break by an extra week. The majority of schools were due to close for the coming mid-term from Monday October 26th to Friday October 30th.
A meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 today considered whether fines should be introduced to enforce pandemic related regulations. No final decision in relation to same, as yet, has been announced.
Total global cases this evening now stand at over 36 million [36,574,082] with global deaths at over 1 million [1,062,658]; an increase of over 5,000 in the past 20 hours.
With incidents rates of Covid-19 virus cases reported as rising in Local Electoral Area’s of Co. Tipperary over the past 14 days, e.g. Roscrea – Templemore 48.2; Clonmel 41.1; Nenagh 37.4; Newport 36.7; Carrick on Suir 30.9; Cahir at 34.0. and Thurles 25.8; people residing in Tipperary are being asked once again to make a special effort to stay safe. Same can be achieved by reducing social contacts; avoiding crowds; physically distancing; while wearing face coverings and washing hands regularly.
Five new killer COVID-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
The Department of Health have confirmed that there have been sadly 1 new death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,817.
However, there are 506 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 40,086. [Four cases denotified since yesterday]
There have been 923 new cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland confirmed in the last 24 hours and sadly one more death also. An Taoiseach Mr Micheál Martin has raised concerns today about the Covid-19 virus situation in Northern Ireland with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 5 are reported in Tipperary(Total 849); 91 are in Dublin; 76 in Cork; 53 in Donegal; 42 in Meath; with the remaining 239 cases located across 20 other counties.
Total global cases this evening now stand at over 36 million [36,281,192] with global deaths at over 1 million [1,057,625].
Please do make a special effort to stay safe by reducing social contacts; avoiding crowds; physically distancing; while wearing face coverings and washing your hands regularly.
Green and blue spaces should be protected, maintained and integrated in health, planning and other social and economic development policy.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) will launch the key findings from jointly-funded research projects on the benefits of green and blue spaces to health and wellbeing in a joint Webinar today.
View of part of ‘The Galtees’ mountain range, Co. Tipperary
Ireland’s green and blue spaces are essential components of Ireland’s health infrastructure and include urban parks, coasts, lakes and rivers, forests and bogs. The research launched today has found that using green and blue spaces benefits people’s physical and mental health. Such benefits include increasing physical activity, enhancing mental wellbeing and providing spaces for social interaction.
Findings highlight that green and blue spaces should be protected, maintained and integrated in health, planning and other social and economic development policy.
Laura Burke(Director-General, Environmental Protection Agency) stated, “Research has an important role to play in establishing how human health can be enhanced by a healthy environment. The research launched today is particularly relevant and timely during the on-going Covid-19 crisis as people focus on making the most of the natural environment in their local areas. It shows that access to green and blue spaces benefit people’s health and wellbeing. Establishing a knowledge base on the link between our health and our environment, can support the development of policies to protect our essential blue and green spaces.”
Dr. Stephanie O’Keefe(Health Service Executive) stated: “Our health and our environment are hugely interconnected. COVID-19 has brought this reality into stark relief. These excellent research projects increase our understanding of the importance of green and blue space for our health and wellbeing. The research also highlights that access to good quality green and blue space is not equal for all. The HSE’s ongoing collaboration with the EPA is important as we strive to protect and improve human health and wellbeing, and therefore the spaces and places in which we live. Developing a strong evidence base to target improvements is part of this.”
Joint funding to a value of around €0.6 million was awarded to three research studies in 2016 to support the implementation of Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ireland.
The following research reports were launched today:
GBI-Health: Green and Blue Spaces and Health: A Health-led Approach – Led by Dr Ronan Foley in Maynooth University – focusing on health-date aspects.
Eco-Health: Ecosystem Benefits of Greenspace for Health – Led by Professor Mark Foley in University College Dublin – focusing on Design/Planning aspects.
NEAR-Health: Nature and Environment to Attain and Restore Health – Led by Dr Caitriona Carlin in National University of Ireland, Galway – focusing on the relations between green & blue spaces, nature and communities
An additional project, also co-funded by the EPA and HSE, looking at evaluating health benefits derived from green and blue spaces, was carried out by the ESRI and its findings will be presented by Dr Gianluca Grilli during the Webinar.
Speaking at the Webinar today Dr Jonathan Derham, Environmental Protection Agency stated: “Research is needed at a national and local level to provide evidence for decisions and investment by government and others to protect and develop green and blues spaces, so they can deliver for the health and wellbeing of the population. There is a high value in ongoing research and in providing insights and information that can better inform policy and planning. We need to monitor usage to improve data and understanding of the contribution to health and wellbeing. A well-managed network of green and blue spaces contributes to our quality of life and health, but also helps Ireland meet its European and international obligations and future-proof the country.”
Further EPA-HSE co-funded research (to a value of around €1.2 million) is currently on-going on the topics of linkages between Health and Air Quality and Noise, as well as on Antimicrobial Resistance. These projects are due for completion in 2021-2022.
Eight new killer COVID-19 virus cases confirmed in Co. Tipperary
With Level 3 restrictions across the State, coming into force at midnight last night, as part of efforts by government to curtail the rise in cases of the coronavirus; this evening, figures from the Department of Health confirm that there have been sadly 5 new death caused by the Covid-19 pandemic; leaving the overall death toll here in the Republic of Ireland remaining at 1,816.
However, there are 611 new additional cases reported today, leaving the current total number of confirmed cases, since conception in the Irish Republic, at 39,584.
Of this evening’s confirmed cases; 8 are in Tipperary (Total 844); 218 are in Dublin; 63 in Cork; 60 in Donegal; 35 in Galway; 31 in Kildare and the remaining 196 located across 20 counties.
Europe has registered more than six million confirmed cases of Covid-19 since it first materialised in January last.
The incidence rate of Covid-19 virus here in Co. Tipperary has increased steadily from a low of just 15 cases per 100,000 people some two weeks ago, to currently 52.6 cases per 100,000 people, surpassing Co. Leitrim – 28.1; Co. Mayo – 35.2; Carlow – 42.2 and our bordering easterly neighbour Co. Kilkenny – 43.3.
Total global cases this evening now stand at almost 36 million [35,946,721] with global deaths at over 1 million [1,051,753].
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated last night that a system of fines may have to be considered for people who break restrictions imposed due to Covid-19. Same fines would have to be both graduated and imposed on-the-spot, rather than involving the court system. Suggested appropriate penalties could be €50 for not wearing a mask and €200 for not abiding by travel restrictions. One wonders what would happen in the case of refusal to pay?
However, the law already provides for fines of €2,500 for organising a gathering or not wearing a mask on public transport. Here the law in relation to organising a gathering seems to be curently ignored.
Finally, the number of people in hospital has increased from 122 last Thursday to 156 this evening, with 25 people in critical care compared to 20 just seven days previously.
Stay Safe.
Please do make a special effort to stay safe by reducing social contacts; avoiding crowds; physically distancing; while wearing face coverings and washing your hands regularly.
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