Suicide Awareness Ireland

27/07/2026

Before you go to bed tonight, remember this: You’re gonna be okay. You’re gonna figure it out. Everything doesn’t have to make sense right now for it to still work out later. Your heart’s gonna get back right, your mind’s gonna get clearer and you’re gonna find what really fits you.

26/07/2026

23/07/2026

“One thing Mark would want me to do, is to help other people, and so this has to be highlighted as an issue with the HSE. What we need is an open, honest conversation. One of the big failings is sending people to the emergency room. Emergency departments are not capable; they’re not trained to deal with this sort of thing,” she said."

Mark Reilly RIP

Deepest condolences to Nancy Reilly

We need Mental Health A&Es.

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2026/07/23/wife-of-man-who-died-by-su***de-in-hospital-calls-for-change-in-mental-health-treatment/

23/07/2026

Sometimes we can be our own biggest critics. We can be so hard on ourselves that it feels like there's no way forward.

Take a look at a tree in winter. It loses all of its leaves, looks bare, and can even seem lifeless. But it's not dead. It's simply going through a season. It weathers the storms, stands strong through the cold, and when spring arrives, it begins to grow again stronger and more beautiful than before.

Life is much the same. We all go through difficult seasons. There will be days when life feels overwhelming, but those moments do not last forever. Keep going, even if it's one small step at a time. The storms will pass, and brighter days will come.

Be kind to yourself. Your story isn't over yet. 🌳💚

19/07/2026

14/07/2026

Please don't take your life today. It's ok not to be ok.

14/07/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – There Isn’t Always Tomorrow

This week’s episode is one of our most honest and emotional conversations yet.

We talk about grief, losing loved ones, su***de awareness, living with depression, the importance of talking, and why no job or life situation is worth suffering in silence.

Steve shares his own personal experiences, Dan reflects on becoming a qualified Mental Health First Aider, and together we discuss why opening up can change – and even save – lives.

If you’re struggling, please remember: you don’t have to face it alone.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

***deAwareness

10/07/2026

Thank you all for the beautiful messages. ❤️

Three months ago, I tried to take my own life. I was driving around Galway with a rope in the boot, looking for a tree. From the outside, it might have looked like I had everything, but inside I was battling demons. My mental health had reached rock bottom.

I kissed Holly and Ben goodbye, and even the thought of my beautiful children couldn't break through the numbness and pain I was feeling. That's how dark things had become.
I want to thank my amazing brothers and sisters, my mam and dad, and all my friends who stood by me when I needed them most. Your love and support helped carry me through.

I'm now out of treatment, and it has given me a completely different perspective on life. I'm learning how to keep those demons at bay, and for the first time in a long time, I feel at peace. Life feels beautiful again, and I'm truly humbled by the kindness and support you've all shown me.

Life is precious. Please don't suffer in silence. If you're struggling, reach out to someone. And if you think it would help to talk to someone who's been there, my door is always open. There is hope, and there is light, even when you can't see it.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Bernard x

29/06/2026

Life is never going to be plain sailing. 🌅

There will always be bumps in the road, setbacks, disappointments, and days when nothing seems to go right.

The important thing is how we respond to those moments. We can't always control what happens to us, but we can choose how we move forward.

Having a few bad days doesn't automatically mean you have depression. Sometimes, it's simply life testing you. Give yourself grace, take things one day at a time, and remember that better days will come.

At the same time, if those bad days turn into weeks or months, or you feel like you're struggling to cope, don't be afraid to reach out for support. There is strength in asking for help.

Keep going. One step, one day, one sunrise at a time. ❤️