With the rise of the additional pressures of the modern world is it vital to not only take care of our own mental health but to be able to spot the signs of poor mental health in others.
GAA Mental Health charter
The GAA’s Mental Health charter is a policy document that helps clubs develop a culture that supports and promotes emotional wellbeing. The resource is designed to reinforce the GAA’s GIVE RESPECT GET RESPECT initiative’s positive message and transfer it into the world of mental wellbeing. This can be found below:
http://drive.google.com/file/d/1UBS8xlAO_uQY8g7PVvRqu7Ven-IeCuGG/view?usp=sharing
More GAA specific mental health resources can be found on the GAA website:
http://www.gaa.ie/my-gaa/community-and-health/mental-fitness/mental-fitness-resource-launched-for-players
If you are suffering with your mental health please contact the helplines below:
- Samaritans- 116 123
- CALM- 0800 58 58 58
- NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health services