Just like our physical health we need to keep on top of our mental health. Meeting up with friends and family is a terrific way to keep social and talk about everyday stressors. However, some ways in which we socialise…
Category: Tips
A Guide to Having a Sober Night Out
If you drink, sometimes going on a sober night out can seem incredibly daunting. However, it is true that you don’t need alcohol to have fun. Having a plan and preparing yourself for a great night out is key to…
Tips for Parents this St. Patrick’s Day
Tips for Parents this St. Patrick’s Day. Let’s encourage change and starting the conversation. Keep reading for useful tips and questions to ask yourself as a parent and tips for talking to your teen about alcohol. St Patrick’s Day, celebrated…
Hit Snooze on the Booze this New Year
A guide on mindful drinking and being sober curious It’s January, the start of a new year. This means for the next 4 weeks we will all be focusing on the “new year, new me” mindset. Improving your mental and…
World Cup 2022
Tips for mindful drinking and to drink less It is an exciting time for football fans around the world as the Men’s Football World Cup is kicking off this week. With the World Cup taking place throughout the Christmas period,…
Our New Tool – Why We Have it & How it Works
This week we have launched our new Standard Drinks Calculator. The use of the calculator is for people to quickly calculate what a standard drink is based on the Alcohol by Volume (ABV) percentage and millilitres of alcohol they are…
Mindful Drinking & Mental Health – A Drinkaware Public Webinar
On September 16th the Drinkaware team were delighted to welcome members of the public to our webinar on Mindful Drinking & Mental Health. If you were unable to join us on the day, you’ll find some of the insights discussed…
Guest Blog: Dr. David Comerford – Sometimes the simple prompts are the best
Changing behaviour can be a challenge, but sometimes the simple option can achieve the best results. Our guest blog from David Comerford, Senior Lecturer at Stirling University, explores behaviour change, breaking bad habits and how a post–it might be what…
Get the Facts About Alcohol: A Drinkaware Public webinar
We were excited to hold our first public webinar alongside behavioural psychologist, Pádraig Walsh. Didn’t make it? Don’t worry. Everything we learned is too good not to share. Do you know what the HSE low-risk weekly guidelines for alcohol are?…