Mental Health Ireland

07/09/2026

October is Mental Health Month, and we're taking action for our mental health. This Mental Health Month, Mental Health Ireland are providing you with opportunities to learn, connect and get involved.

🤝 Taking Action training in locations around the country – build skills and confidence to support mental health in your community.
💻 Free webinars – join the conversation and learn more about mental health and wellbeing.
📚 Training & workshops – discover practical ways to support mental health at work and in your community.
📍 Blanchardstown Shopping Centre event 26th and 27th Sep – come along, connect and be part of Mental Health Month.
🎟️ Enter our raffle – you could win while supporting the work of Mental Health Ireland.

Something for everyone. One month. Lots of ways to get involved.👉 See what’s happening this October: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/campaign/mental-health-month/

07/09/2026

Sometimes a problem can feel bigger when it’s all in your head. Our Problem-Solving Worksheet can help you break things down, explore your options and identify some practical steps you can take. 📝 Take it one step at a time. Find the worksheet here: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources-library/problem-solving-worksheet/

05/09/2026

✍️ When was the last time you put pen to paper? Journaling can be a simple way to pause, process your thoughts and feelings, and make space for what’s on your mind. There’s no right or wrong way to journal — just start writing and see where it takes you. What would you write about today?

04/09/2026

✍️ Creative Writing Workshops at Clare Libraries 📚

Have a story to tell? Unleash your imagination and discover the joy of writing with our FREE 6-week Creative Writing Workshops. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to develop your skills, these supportive workshops will help you explore new ideas, build confidence, and connect with fellow writers.

📍 Shannon Library
📅 Begins Monday 7 September
🕑 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Explore voice, character development, world-building, and plot twists while uncovering your inner writer with Madge O’Callaghan. Perfect for beginners.
Book here 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/shannonpubliclibrary/2353627
For further information: 📞 Shannon Library: (061) 364 266 📧 [email protected]

📍 Kilrush Library
📅 Begins Tuesday 15 September 2026
🕝 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Join Olesia Rudenko for a creative and inspiring programme designed to help participants build confidence, find their voice, and transform memories, observations and life experiences into engaging pieces of creative writing.

To book your place, please contact Kilrush Library at 📞 Kilrush Library: (065) 905 1504 📧 [email protected]

✅Booking is essential. Please note that registration commits participants to attending all six workshops.

Creative Ireland Clare

03/09/2026

We love to see participants enjoying our Woodlands for Health programme.

03/09/2026

Could your social media feed be making you more anxious about your health? From symptom searches to worrying posts and endless health advice, what we see online can sometimes fuel anxiety rather than ease it.

This article looks at the impact social media can have on our relationship with health and wellbeing. Worth a read if your feed leaves you feeling more worried than reassured.

Think about whether your Instagram feed is helping or hindering your health.

02/09/2026

Join Cillian Keane from Mental Health Ireland and Yoga with Sam for a gentle morning of restorative yoga, breathwork, and reflection inspired by the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give.
Day: Tuesday 15th September
Time: 10.30am – 1pm
Location: De Valera Public Library, Causeway Link, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 CTN0
Spaces are limited so booking is advised. Booking link: https://shorturl.at/Ml3Wm

01/09/2026

As autumn arrives, the changing light, weather and routines can affect more than we realise — from our sleep and energy levels to how we spend our time. This interesting article explores the many ways the autumn shift can affect us.

The shift to the autumn months affects us in both obvious and subtle ways, many of which has been observed for hundreds of years

01/09/2026

A HUGE congratulations to Tom O Donavan on completing his 100km run in aid of Mental Health Ireland. Everyone at Mental Health Ireland is extremely grateful to Tom and his unbelievable commitment to challenging mental health stigma in Ireland. Tom demonstrates the power of young people in creating change in their communities. Bualadh Bos Tom! Well done! Click on the link to donate to his fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/d7u89a-mental-health-ireland?

01/09/2026

🏃 Step Into September

September can be a good time to reset routines and think about how we can stay active and connected as we move into autumn.

Staying active and connected can boost mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, build confidence, reduce isolation and support our overall mental wellbeing.

Mental Health Ireland Step Into September campaign is encouraging people to run 30km across the month of September while raising funds to support its mental health information, education and community work. The 30km can be completed at your own pace and broken up across the month in a way that suits you.

Even if you are not taking part in the challenge, September can be a useful reminder to build more movement into everyday life.

A walk with a friend, joining a local exercise group, getting outdoors, taking the stairs, gardening or simply moving a little more during the day can all help us stay active and connected.

💚 The goal does not have to be perfection. Small, realistic changes are often easier to maintain, and being active is one of Mental Health Ireland’s Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Find out more and take part in Step Into September:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-involved/move-it/step-into-september/

Mental Health Ireland also has a free resource library with information and practical resources on mental health, stress, anxiety, recovery and wellbeing:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources-library/

Find out more about Mental Health Ireland:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/

Visit your local FRC to see what activities they have planned for the coming months. Find you FRC here: https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres-regions.php