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Mindfulness is the practice of cultivating non- judgemental awareness in day to day life. It can be considered a psychological therapy which uses meditative tools that can be used to improve one’s outlook, provide coping strategies to deal with life’s stresses and changes.  It involves learning to focus attention on emotions, sensations and thoughts in an accepting and non-judgemental way. By focussing fully on the present moment rather than on the past or the future, mindfulness helps to break the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions.

There are a number of social based events run on a regional basis by MS Ireland. These events give participants the opportunity to meet in a more informal setting and have the opportunity to chat with each other about MS or just life in general. Often a great way for people with MS to meet others for the first time who may be in a similar situation as themselves. Some events are on hold for now because of Covid restrictions but others are running online.

Events may vary from region to region so check in with your own regional office to see what might be going on.

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MS Ireland considers evidence based research in all areas of our work but particularly within the services we provide. You can read below about the research based services we provide and how you can get involved.

This week Mary Devereux talks about falling and how she is dealing with the impact of Primary Progressive MS on her life and the lives of her family members. 

 MS is always present and always different.

The chances are that you know someone with Multiple Sclerosis . Yet you probably don’t know that no two People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) have the same combination of symptoms. This makes MS a uniquely difficult condition to address. Similarly, you might be unaware that MS is the most common disabling neurological condition amongst young people, it can strike at any age.

Over the last couple of years, COVID-19 has added to these challenges. This is because most of the therapies used to treat MS work by suppressing the immune system, making PwMS more susceptible to complications if they contract COVID-19. Despite this, the MS Community has risen magnificently to overcome the difficulties caused by COVID-19.

MS Ireland has a team of regional community workers who provide information and support to the local MS community. Based in our regional offices throughout the country, regional community workers are trained professionals with various social work, community development and nursing backgrounds.

MS Ireland is governed by a Board of voluntary members. These members have a wide range of experience and skill. Some have MS themselves or have family members with MS. Others have long careers in business, social services and other areas. The Board promotes the vision and aims of the Society and charges the Chief Executive to meet these aims through the various departments, services and resources of the Society