World Mental Health Day Event
In a landmark event coinciding with World Mental Health Day, icap (Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy) gathered influential members from the Irish community in the UK at the Irish Embassy to address the pressing issue of mental health in the workplace. The gathering, themed “Normalising the Mental Health Conversation within the Irish Community in the UK,” aimed to ignite significant discussions about changes in workplace cultures, particularly affecting the Irish immigrant population.
The event featured a panel discussion moderated by icap Development Committee member Triona Dowd. Panellists included Emer Tiernan from Goldman Sachs and chairperson of the Ireland Fund Young Leaders, John Thompson, a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist at icap, and Greg McAnenly, chair at the Chartered Accountants Ireland London Society. Each panellist contributed their expert insights into how mental health initiatives can be effectively implemented in diverse work environments. The discussion focused on the unique challenges faced by young professionals, construction workers and even those recovering from or living with mental health issues.
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The Irish Ambassador to the UK, Martin Fraser, opened the event, welcoming over 100 attendees and highlighting icap’s invaluable role in providing affordable, culturally sensitive therapy and counselling. He praised icap’s dedication to enhancing the wellbeing of the Irish community in the UK through such impactful discussions and their ongoing services.
Building on the momentum of the panel discussion, icap continues its mission to raise awareness and funds through a series of upcoming events. Their upcoming calendar features a variety of opportunities for community engagement and networking, starting with the Battle of the Irish Quiz Night on the 18th of November at Homeboys Bar Islington. As Christmas approaches, join icap for their annual Kris Kringle & Drinks on the 3rd of December at The Rising Sun, Carter Lane. The new year brings the icap Annual Dinner on the 31st of January at the Kimpton Fitzroy London, followed by the International Women’s Day Lunch on the 7th of March, also at the Kimpton Fitzroy London.
