Irish Theatre Group Puts Mental Health in the Spotlight
Irish Theatre Group has donated part of the proceeds from two recent productions in Brussels to the CHS Helpline. Both plays tackled themes of suicide and mental health with honesty, humour, and empathy. With World Suicide Prevention Day coming up on September 10, it is timely to report how ITG has used the stage to […]
CHS Helpline volunteers share the impact of active listening
The challenges and rewards of offering a lifeline to strangers “It’s the best thing in the world when your words and active listening together bring comfort to someone in pain.” For Patricia, one of the newest volunteers at the English-speaking CHS Helpline in Brussels, that captures the essence of why she chose to give […]
Conference on family mediation and mental health with AP team’s Julie Rentmeesters
On September 16, Julie Rentmeesters – lawyer, family mediator, and member of the CHS Affiliated Professionals (AP) team – will share her expertise at an online conference dedicated to the intersection of family mediation and mental health. The event, held in French and free to attend, will run from 10:00 to 12:00 on Zoom. Julie […]
Suicide: Myths That Kill, Truths That Can Save
Talking about suicide is uncomfortable – but silence can be deadly. Many people hesitate to bring it up for fear of making things worse. The truth? Speaking openly and compassionately can save a life. Our Helpline volunteers are trained to talk openly with callers about suicidal thoughts. That’s as it should be, because the number […]