On this page, you can access a range of resources on the topic of Mental Health.  Please click on the (blue) links below to find out more ... 

AnamAire - is a non-profit partnership in the West of Ireland which offers personal development and emotional support services.

Aware - supports those who are directly affected by depression and offers a helpline (Republic of Ireland).  For Aware in Northern Ireland, click here. 

Bamford Review - independent review of the law, policy, and provisions which affect people with mental health needs or a learning disability in Northern Ireland.

Console - support and help for people bereaved through suicide.

Contact Youth - free and confidential counselling to young people in Northern Ireland.

Counselling Directory - signposting to a United Kingdom-wide network of professional counsellors.  Also provides a range of statistics, useful articles, and information.

Grow - network of mental health support groups throughout Ireland.

Heads Away Just Say - mental health support and advice for young people on a range of subjects.

Irish Association of Suicidology - education and awareness-raising about suicide.

Male Mental Health in Ireland  - report for the One Foundation in 2004 (PDF, 314KB).

Masculinity and Mental Health - paper outlining the key issues for promoting mental health with young men (PDF, 693KB).

Mental Health Ireland - national voluntary organisation offering information, events, research, networks and projects.

Minding Your Head - spot the symptoms of poor mental health and find simple ways to stay healthy.

National Office for Suicide Prevention - research, training and reports in this field.

National Suicide Research Foundation - research evidence which contributes to the prevention of suicidal behaviour in Ireland.

Recover - information and resources for people coping with schizophrenia.

RU Right in the Head? - booklet for young men, providing information on issues which can affect their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Samaritans - confidential and non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day, for people who are experiencing distress or despair.

See Change - partnership to reduce stigma and challenge the discrimination associated with mental health problems.

Shine - support for people affected by mental ill-health.

Stamp Out Suicide! - suicide awareness information for those feeling depressed and suicidal, and for those bereaved by suicide.

Stress, Mental Health and Suicide: Men - inequalities and unfair access issues emerging from the DHSSPS (2004) “Equality and Inequalities in Health and Social Care: A Statistical Overview” Report (PDF, 68KB).

Teen-Line Ireland - helpline for teenagers which provides a listening and support service.

Your Mental Health - improves awareness and understanding of mental health and well-being in Ireland.

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