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Mental Health

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Your mental health matters. If you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with anxiety, or living with depression that’s affecting your quality of life, you’re not alone — and help is available.

 

We provide an empathetic, confidential service to support your mental health. Our team is experienced in diagnosing and treating mental ill health using both pharmacological (medication) and non-pharmacological (therapy and lifestyle) approaches.

 

Make an appointment with your GP to explore your options and begin your journey towards improved mental wellbeing.

What is Mental Health?

Mental health is more than the absence of conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. It's also about having a strong sense of wellbeing — feeling good in yourself and functioning well in your day-to-day life.

 

Positive mental health helps you:

  • Enjoy life’s pleasures

  • Cope with normal stressors

  • Believe in your own abilities

  • Work and study productively

  • Build and maintain relationships

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However, mental wellbeing can be compromised when negative emotions become overwhelming or long-lasting, interfering with your daily life.

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If you’re finding it hard to cope, it can help to talk. Whether it’s a friend, family member, counsellor, or GP — opening up is a powerful step toward recovery.

Need Help Now?​

If you need immediate support, speak to your GP or reach out to one of the many confidential, non-judgemental helplines available.

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Watch the video for some useful suggestions on how to talk to your GP about your mental health.

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The Five Ways to Wellbeing

Promoted by Mental Health Ireland

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There are five simple, evidence-based actions you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing:

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1. Connect

Stay connected with the people around you — family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues. Nurturing relationships gives us a sense of belonging and support.

 

2. Be Active

Find physical activities that you enjoy and that suit your lifestyle. Even a short walk can lift your mood and reduce anxiety.

 

3. Take Notice

Be present. Notice the world around you and how you're feeling. Appreciate small moments and practice mindfulness to enhance your awareness and gratitude.

 

4. Keep Learning

Challenge yourself. Try new things or revisit old hobbies. Learning boosts confidence and helps you stay mentally sharp.

 

5. Give

Acts of kindness, whether big or small, can increase happiness and create a sense of connection. Volunteer, help a neighbour, or simply offer a smile.

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Get Involved

Volunteering can be a meaningful way to improve your mental wellbeing and support your community. Not sure where to start? Visit Volunteer Ireland to discover opportunities that suit your interests and availability.

Useful Links & Resources

See below links to helplines and further information on mental health:

  • HSE - Mental Health - an extensive guide and resources on mental health issues.

  • Mental Health Ireland - promotes mental health and wellbeing to all individuals and communities, supporting people who experience mental health difficulties. 

  • Pieta House - helps people in suicidal distress or those engaging in self-harm. Freecall the helpline on 1800 247 247. Or you can simply text HELP to 51444. You can also contact Pieta House for guidance on how to help someone who is self-harming or suicidal. Pieta House provides free individual counselling, therapy and support who have been bereaved by suicide.

  • Samaritans - is a service that can be used either if your situation feels more urgent, or if you feel like all you need is a good chat. You can ring their helpline whether or not you have mental health issues, if you're worried about a friend, and even if you're under 18.

  • Aware - have a support line for anyone who is worried about depression, which operates from 10am to 10pm, seven days a week, as well as a support mail service. Freephone helpline on 1800 80 48 48.

  • SilverCloud: Free Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - In partnership with the HSE, the SilverCloud online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) platform provides access to a free 8-week supported programme. Online CBT has been shown to have a positive impact on symptoms.

  • Talk To Tom - are a community based suicide prevention, mental health awareness and bereavement support charity.

  • Spun Out - is a youth information website dedicated to making sure that 16 to 25 year olds in Ireland - one of the most at-risk demographics - are empowered with the information they need to live active, happy, and healthy lives.

  • A Lust For Life - is an Irish mental health charity that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind - and to be the leaders that drive our society towards a better future.

  • EmployAbility Service - The nationwide EmployAbility Service provides an employment support service for people with a health condition, injury, illness or disability and a recruitment advice service for the business community.

This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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