Mental Health Service Says People Undertaking A "Psychological Journey" As Restrictions Lift.

Monday, 31 May 2021 10:18

Covid 19 restrictions ease, again, from June 2nd.

St. Patrick's Mental Health Services say everyone in Ireland will have to undertake a "psychological journey" as restrictions ease.

Some people may have been cocooning, or remote working, since March of 2020.

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can open from June 2nd - with outdoor dining in bars are restaurants from June 7th.

On that day cinemas, theatres and gyms can along with driving test centres and driving theory tests will resume.

Outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people will be allowed in venues with a capacity of more than 5,000, a figure that will rise over the summer.

July 5th will see the return of indoor dining and three households will be allowed to meet regardless of whether they're vaccinated or not.

A series of test live events for crowds will be run in June at sporting and entertainment venues.

While international travel has been given the green light to resume from the 19th of July.

Join @walkinmyshoes on Thursday, 27 May for their sixth annual #MindYourSelfie day. Their free #event will examine readjusting to life after lockdown, hearing from @BeLonG_To, @SpunOut , @ISPCCChildline and @ComhairleNaNog1 https://t.co/OmlkE6sjVL pic.twitter.com/aChpG8A0z5
— St Patrick's Mental Health Services (@StPatricks) May 20, 2021

Paul Gilligan is CEO of St. Patrick's Mental Health Services.

He joined Clem Ryan on Monday's edition of Kildare Today:

If you are worried about your #mentalhealth, a listening ear can often help. You can find a list of different #support and information services which you might find helpful here: https://t.co/MX0ibpshwI pic.twitter.com/dSukxB4mNt
— St Patrick's Mental Health Services (@StPatricks) May 29, 2021

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