REGARI were proud to have delivered The Mental Health and Family Carers Programme. If we are rolling this programme out again dates will be posted here.

Mnetal Health Ireland were pleased to have partnered with Mental Health Ireland to Co-Produce Mental Health and Family Caring Programme. This five-week online programme's supported the supporters of people with mental health challenges.

Our programme has been adapted from the Meridien Family Programme 'Caring for Carers'. It has been co-produced with family carers, supporters, people with lived experience of mental health challenges and service providers.

By the end of the programme participants will have:

• Had time to reflect on and build tools and techniques to enhance their self-care
• Expanded their understanding of the concepts of mental health, mental illness and recovery
• Increased awareness around their boundaries with regard to personal wellbeing and the caring role
• Had an opportunity to learn about and practice communication skills and active listening techniques
• Learned about supports and services available for those who are caring

The programme was co-delivered by staff from the Recovery College, Family Carers Ireland, Family Carers, and people with lived experience of mental health challenges.

To take part in the programme you will need a smart-phone, laptop, tablet, iPad or PC and a reliable internet connection. The programme will be delivered through Zoom. All materials will be sent out to you in advance of programme delivery.