15th June
Church and Society Commission Mental Health Information Morning
The Church and Society Commission (CASC) of the Church of Ireland is issuing an invitation to clergy and church leaders from all denominations to attend an information morning addressing issues surrounding mental health. The seminar takes place on Thursday June 15 from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, Braemor Park, Dublin 14. It will conclude with a light lunch at 12.30 pm. Attendance is free and there will be free parking available onsite for attendees.
The speakers at the event will be:
- Dr Eilis Hennessy, Senior Lecturer in developmental psychology in UCD School of Psychology, ‘Challenging stigma to improve young people’s mental health’,
- Dr. Regina Mc Quillan, Palliative Medicine Consultant, St Francis Hospice and Beaumont Hospital, ‘Supporting the Mental Health of People Living with a Life Limiting Illness’
- The Revd James Mulhall, Social Worker, Career Guidance Counsellor and Church of Ireland Curate in the Lismore Union of Parishes as well as being the Safeguarding Trust Child Protection Officer for the Dioceses of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory, ‘Faith and Mental Health’.
- The introductory remarks on the day will be made by Archbishop Michael Jackson.
Places are limited, and will be allocated on a first–come/first–served basis. To secure a place, please email seminar@ireland.anglican.org or contact Caoimhe Leppard in Church of Ireland House, Dublin, 01 4125608.