Mental Health Ireland

26/12/2025

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on January 20th designed to equip you with insights, practical tools, and real-life experiences to help you begin 2026 with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll explore meaningful ways to reset and recharge—mentally, emotionally, and physically—so you can step into the new year with a renewed sense of balance, purpose, and wellbeing. Book here: www.shorturl.at/Czyg1

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope the coming days bring some rest, connection and time to look after yourself. From all of us at Mental Health Ireland.

25/12/2025

Christmas can be busy and demanding. If you can, take a moment to pause, rest and check in with yourself. Small acts of self-care matter. Wishing you a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year from all of us at Mental Health Ireland.

24/12/2025

The Christmas period can bring a mix of feelings. For some, it’s joyful. For others, it can be difficult — and that’s okay. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Small steps like pausing, reaching out to someone you trust, or asking for support can make a difference. This Christmas, let’s look after ourselves and each other. 💙

23/12/2025

Christmas can be a challenging time for many people. If you’re finding it difficult, our Coping with Christmas cards offer simple, practical tips to help you look after your mental health over the festive period. You’re not alone — support is available.

📞 Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123
📱 Prefer to text? 50808 is a free, confidential text service available day and night. Text HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation.

If you’re in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

22/12/2025

🎧 New podcast alert: Coping with Christmas is now available — a conversation about how the holiday season can affect our mental health and ways to manage feelings of stress, overwhelm and pressure.

Whether Christmas is joyful for you or a bit tough at times, this episode offers thoughts and support to help you get through the season with more ease.

👉 Listen here:

An episode by Mental Health Ireland's Podcast Series

22/12/2025

✨ Christmas can be a time of joy and stress — and that’s okay. This year, let’s let go of the pressure for a “perfect” festive season and focus on wellbeing, connection, and kind moments that truly matter. 🌟 Read our blog for looking after your mental health this Christmas and ideas to make the season more manageable ➡️ https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/coping-with-christmas/

21/12/2025

🎄 Christmas can bring joy… and a lot of pressure too. The “What I Can Control” worksheet can help you plan the season in a calmer, more realistic way ✨

📝 How it helps at Christmas:
✔️ Focus on what you can control – your budget, your time, your boundaries, how much you take on
✔️ Let go of what you can’t control – other people’s expectations, family dynamics, or everything going “perfectly”
✔️ Plan ahead with clarity – decide what really matters to you this Christmas
✔️ Reduce overwhelm – breaking things down makes busy weeks feel more manageable
✔️ Protect your wellbeing – by choosing rest, saying no when needed, and asking for support
🎁 Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
Sometimes, focusing on what’s in your control is the best gift you can give yourself.
✨ This exercise can help reduce stress around Christmas and help you steps you can take today.
Download the “What I Can Control” worksheet here 👉 https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources-library/what-i-can-control-worksheet/

20/12/2025

🎄 Family Relationships at Christmas 🎄The holiday season can bring joy — but it can also bring stress, emotional tension, and tricky family dynamics. If gatherings feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. Here are some gentle tools to help you protect your wellbeing and set healthy boundaries:

🧭 Define Your Limits
Decide what feels manageable in terms of time, topics, and interactions. It’s okay to set limits.

🗓️ Plan in Advance
Set a start and end time for visits so you know when you can take a break or head home.

💬 Communicate Expectations
Let loved ones know ahead of time if there are topics you’d prefer to avoid or if you need to leave at a certain time.

🎯 Find Common Interests
Focus on shared hobbies, memories, or positive moments to create lighter, more enjoyable interactions.

🤝 Keep in Touch With Friends
If you feel overwhelmed, reach out to a trusted friend or partner for support.

🌬️ Practice a Reset Technique
Try deep breathing, mindfulness, or calming music to help recentre yourself during stressful moments.

☕ Plan a Post-Gathering De-Stress
Relax with something you love — a walk, a favourite show, skincare, or a cup of tea.

You deserve peace, comfort, and boundaries this Christmas. 💙✨You can download this information as a pdf on www.bit.ly/connectmas25

19/12/2025

Choosing not to drink on a night out? You can still have a great time 🎉Grab a non-alcoholic drink, keep a simple response ready if people ask, and focus on enjoying the moment. Check out these quick tips from SpunOut: https://spunout.ie/health/alcohol/party-not-drinking-avoid-awkward-feeling-how-to/

If you are going to a party and not drinking, this advice can help you avoid feeling awkward or anxious about it.

19/12/2025

Use this weekend to get into the festive spirit by watching your favourite Christmas movies. We asked you for your favourites and this is what you told us! What would you add to the list? Oh, and is Die Hard a Christmas movie? ;)

18/12/2025

💙💙Wexford Mental Health Association featured on RTÉ yesterday afternoon talking to the students of Ballygarret National School and Wexford MHA Education Office Niall O’Muiri about the gorgeous Christmas Gift Project. A big well done to everyone involved in this worthwhile project!

Watch here (2.40mins into the clip) 👉

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