World Mental Health Day is an international day of awareness, education and advocacy against social stigma surrounding mental health. Each year, it provides an opportunity for communities, services, and individuals to connect through events, campaigns and conversations that promote wellbeing and hope.
To coincide with this important day, HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan have made a range of free materials available for local circulation and promotion:
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Wellbeing Board (A2 & A3 sizes): Designed to display in community centres, sports clubs, public offices and workplaces, these boards share practical wellbeing tips and key support contacts. The digital version can also be shared online or on social media.
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“You Are Not Alone” Window Sticker: Ideal for display in local businesses or community settings, this sticker reminds everyone that help is always available.
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Finding Support Poster: Produced in partnership with colleagues in Northern Ireland, this cross-border resource lists helplines and crisis supports accessible to people across Cavan, Monaghan, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo.
Supplies of Wellbeing Boards and window stickers can be requested by emailing [email protected].
Throughout October, Mental Health Ireland is hosting a series of free webinars as part of Mental Health Month. These sessions explore practical ways to nurture wellbeing. More details and booking links are available at www.mentalhealthireland.ie/campaign/mental-health-month.
Local events, training opportunities and wellbeing supports can also be found on the Cavan Monaghan Connects website: www.cavanmonaghanconnects.ie. Please like, follow and share on social media to help spread the word.
The HSE also offers several free online mental health programmes and tools that can be accessed anytime:
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HSE Balancing Stress – self-guided programme to help manage stress.
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My Mental Health Plan – personalised self-care planning tool.
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Minding Your Wellbeing – five-part video series on positive mental health.
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Let’s Talk About Suicide – free online suicide prevention training.
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Spunout Navigator – youth-focused guide for ages 14–34.
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Upcoming Suicide Prevention Training Workshops across Cavan and Monaghan are also listed online.
Further mental health information and national supports are available on www.yourmentalhealth.ie.