Buildings light up green for Mental Health Awareness week
Wed, 12 May 2021
Buildings and landmarks across the Island were lit up green on Monday as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. Zurich House, Manx Telecom, Pulrose Power Station and the Tower of Refuge were among the locations to be lit up to raise awareness. Isle Listen is encouraging people to show their support for the charity and Mental Health Awareness Week on Friday May 14th by wearing something green, the internationally recognised colour used to symbolise and raise awareness of mental health. For more information find Isle Listen on Facebook, or go to www.islelisten.im
New beach huts suggested to enhance the seaside experience
Tue, 11 May 2021
By Chris Cave - Local Democracy Reporter
There could soon be some new seaside additions to Port Erin beach if planners give the green light. Commissioners in the town want approval to put in moveable huts to enhance the beach experience. An application has been submitted for 12 units, which would be large enough to add furniture and have double-glazed doors for use in any weather. If given the go ahead, they would be available for rental on a daily basis between March and October before being removed at the end of the season.
New beach huts suggested to enhance seaside experience Port Erin Commissioners want to put in 12 moveable units
There could soon be some new seaside additions to Port Erin beach if planners give the green light.
Commissioners in the town want approval to put in moveable huts to enhance the beach experience.
An application has been submitted for 12 units which would be large enough to add furniture and have double-glazed doors for use in any weather.
If given the go ahead they would be available for rental, on a daily basis between March and October, before being removed at the end of the season.
More teenagers seeking mental health support
There s been an increase in teenagers seeking mental health support over the last year.
That s from Isle Listen, a charity that provides listening services and psychological support on the Island.
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Child and adolescent psychotherapist Lynsey Christian says younger generations have been particularly impacted by lockdowns over the last year:
Nurse writes book to help children recognise and deal with anxiety
Arlen the Anxious Alpaca written by mental health nurse Laura Matthews Source: Laura Matthews
The coronavirus pandemic has inspired a mental health nurse from the Isle of Man to write a book to help children cope with anxiety.
Laura Matthews started work on Arlen the Anxious Alpaca after seeing her young nephew struggle during the first lockdown last year and wanting to do something to help.
“It’s mostly about just being able to recognise what anxiety is, and if they recognise it what they can do about it