Information
Am I depressed?
Learn more on how to recognise the signs of clinical depression, who is most at risk, and what types of support are available.
Dealing with depression
From staying connected to trying new activities, learn about small, practical steps you can take to support your recovery from depression or low mood.
Dealing with difficult emotions
Learn simple steps to cope with difficult emotions. Find out how to identify, accept, and respond to feelings like anger or sadness, in helpful ways.
How do I find support for depression?
Information on places you can go and services you can turn to for support with depression and your mental health.
How do I know if I’m depressed?
Tips on how to recognise some common indicators of depression.
How do I support a friend who is depressed?
Tips on how to be there for a friend who is depressed and support them with what they are going through.
How to prepare for bad mental health days
Bad mental health days happen to everyone, but having a plan can make them easier to manage. Find tips on self-care, practical coping strategies, and recognising when to ask for help.
Low mood self-help tips
Explore practical, everyday tips for managing low mood and depression, from maintaining hygiene and eating regularly to keeping a mood diary.
What are antidepressants?
Learn about antidepressants: what they are, how they work, and possible side-effects of the different types.
Real life stories
A young person’s story on bipolar disorder and mental health language
Joseph tells his mental health story and speaks openly about living with bipolar disorder and the impact that language can have.
Dating with depression
Jodie shares tips for dating while taking care of your mental health. It's important to look after yourself and do what's best for you.
How I learned to live with my Dad’s mental health issues
Mental health issues are different for everyone. Here are some ways this contributor learned to cope with their Dad's illness.
How my recovery from depression is a constant process
In Diarmuid's recovery from depression and anxiety, he shares the techniques that show his strengths when it comes to mental health.
Making the first step to healing my depression
Realising that they were experiencing depression, Marie started on a healing journey involving therapy and social media.
My route to happiness through depression
Laura shares what they learned in their mental health journey and how you can seek support through an open dialogue.
Overcoming depression when you’re in college
Rebekah shares how you can reach out for support when dealing with depression, anxiety or stress in school.
ARCHES Recovery College
A Recovery College is an online and in-person community of people with experience of mental health difficulties; their family members,...
Arklow Springboard Family Support Service
Arklow Springboard Family and Support Service are part of the Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service. They use a...
Aware
Aware provides information and support services to people affected by mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar and mood-related conditions.
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR)
Ballymun Regional Youth Resource is a youth organisation that operates in the heart of the Ballymun community, their purpose is...
Bedford Row Family Project Ltd.
One to one counselling/play therapy/family support for 6-28 yrs. Cost - what someone can afford. Support for families with people...
C-SAW (Community Suicide Awareness Workers South Tipperary)
Provide services aimed at reducing the number of suicides in Souith Tipperary. Targeted age: Over 18 . Drop in listening...
Carmha – Connection and Recovery in Addiction and Mental Health
Provides range of free professional counselling and peer-support services for people over 18 with addiction and mental health issues (Dual-diagnosis)
Carrigaline Family Support Centre
Carrigaline Family Support Centre is in the heart of the community of Carrigaline and serves the town and the community....
Childline
Childline is Ireland's 24-hour national listening service for all children and young people (up to and including the age of...
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support
Individual support to all ages including young people. Offers family supports, 8-week healing programme, monthly support groups, children and young...
Clarecare
Offers a variety of services to the local community. Provides family support services, parent supports and addiction services. Has locations...
Cork Counselling Services Ltd.
Cork Counselling service works with children, adolescents and families to provide quality counselling and psychotherapy. They offer individual counselling and...
Curam Counselling Services
Family and Community Centre offering supports and services to individuals, families and groups in the local community e.g. Low cost...
Dowdstown Counselling Service
Dowdstown Counselling Services aims to provie high quality, affordable counselling in collaboration with other agencies. Through our work we aim...
Dublin North, North East Recovery College
Dublin North, North East Recovery College provides recovery-based education for mental health recovery. Working in communities to become trauma-informed and...
FirstLight
FirstLight offers free professional support and provides information to families in Ireland that have experienced the sudden, unexpected death of...
Grow Mental Health
Grow Mental Health provides support and education around emotional and mental wellbeing; free online support groups; and around the 12...
Helplink Mental Health
Helplink Mental Health's mission is to provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, 7...
Helplink Mental Health Galway
Helplink Mental Health's mission is to provide accessible, free or low cost mental health services; locally, nationally and internationally, 7...
HSE Find a GP
The HSE's 'Find a GP' can help you get contact information for GPs in your area. If you are having...
HSE National Counselling Service
The National Counselling Service (NCS) provides free counselling to people age 18 or older who experienced childhood abuse or neglect....
HSE Your Mental Health
HSE Mental Health Supports provide a list of mental health supports, phone lines, services, apps and more for those dealing...
HUGG
HUGG provides practical information and emotional support support after suicide. Services include a telephone support line, suicide bereavement support groups...
I Fight Depression
The iFightDepression tool is a multilingual internet-based guided self-management tool for individuals with mild to moderate depression. The iFightDepression website...
Innovation Recovery College
The Innovation Recovery College is an online education resource to support people recovering from mental health difficulties or for those...
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
IACP provides a directory of therapists that provide their paid services across Ireland.
Jigsaw
Jigsaw is a nationwide charity that offers free therapy to young people between the age of 12-25, as well as...
Jigsaw Cork
Jigsaw Cork provides a free and confidential service for young people in Cork City and County between the ages of...
Jigsaw Donegal
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Dublin 15
Jigsaw Dublin 15 provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Jigsaw Dublin City
Jigsaw Dublin City provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Jigsaw Dublin South-West
Jigsaw Dublin South West provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw...
Jigsaw Galway
Jigsaw supports young people with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is provided by...
Jigsaw Kerry
Jigsaw supports young people (12-25 years) with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is...
Jigsaw Meath
Jigsaw supports young people with their mental health by providing early intervention supports. This free one-to-one service is provided by...
Jigsaw Offaly
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Roscommon
Jigsaw is a national organisation that aims to promote the mental health of young people. Jigsaw provides a free and...
Jigsaw Tipperary
Jigsaw is a primary youth mental health provider in Ireland for people aged 12-25. Aims to achieve better mental health...
Jigsaw Wicklow
Jigsaw Wicklow provides a free and confidential service for young people in county Wicklow between 12 and 25 years old....
Jigsaw- Laois/Offaly
Jigsaw Laois/Offaly provides a free and confidential service for young people in Laois & Offaly between 12 and 25 years...
Jigsaw- North Fingal
Jigsaw North Fingal provides a free and confidential service for young people between 12 and 25 years old. Jigsaw aims...
Kerry Adolescent Counselling Service
One to one counselling and psychotherapy service for adolescents aged 12-20. Service users welcome to make a donation, with the...
Kerry Diocesan Youth Service (KDYS)- Counselling Service
Leading youth organisation in the south west. Youth based, youth focused organisation. Create opportunities to expand the lives of young...
LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland provides the National LGBT Helpline, Transgender Family Line, Online Chat Service, Telefriending and Peer Support Groups.
Limerick Youth Service
Leading provider of youth work in Limerick, education, training, employability and volunteering opportunities for young people. Supports several diverse youth...
Local counselling services
A range of local, community-based services providing affordable professional counselling to children and adolescents, adults or both. Available in: Dublin...
Local services for Travellers
Local services which work from a culturally inclusive framework which respects Traveller culture, identity, values and norms. Available in: Donegal...
Local suicide prevention and bereavement services
Local services designed to help those in any way impacted by suicide, providing suicide awareness, as well as support for...
Mayo Recovery College
This unique service aims to support, maintain and promote positive mental health in the community and to foster hopeful positive...
Men’s Aid
Men's Aid support male victims of domestic abuse and/or coercive control. They have a confidential helpline, and a counselling/ peer...
Men’s Development Network
Men's Development Network provides various support to men such as one-to-one and group work, training, phone line support, and awareness...
Mental Health Ireland
Mental Health Ireland (MHI) provides a range of services, supports and information to individuals and communities around the country to...
Mindspace Mayo
Mindspace Mayo provides free and confidential support in person for young people aged 12-25 in Mayo.Our centre in the Market...
MyMind
MyMind provides professional counselling and psychotherapy, face-to-face or online, without waiting lists or need to referral. Face-to-face appointments are available...
North West (Stop) Suicide Prevention
Provide a safe, confidential space where people can talk freely about the loss, stress, confusion, conlicts and other pains in...
Parentline
Parentline is a national, confidential helpline that offers parents support, information and guidance on all aspects of being a parent...
Pieta
Pieta provides emergency 24/7 text and phone line, online or in-person counselling and wider supports for those at risk of...
Pieta Balbriggan
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Ballina
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Ballyfermot
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Belong To
Pieta provides free crisis counselling services within BeLonG To Youth Services in Dublin City Centre and across Ireland for young...
Pieta Blakestown & Mountview Youth Initiative
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Carrickmacross
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Cavan
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Clones
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Cork
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Dublin South
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Galway
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Kerry
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Louth
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Midlands
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Midwest
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Monaghan
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Northwest
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Roscrea
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Sligo
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta South East
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Swords
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Virginia
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta West
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta West Cork
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Pieta Wexford
Pieta provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm,...
Recovery College South East
The recovery college south east provides educational workshops for people who are experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. The workshops...
Roscommon Suicide Bereavement Liason Service
Free and confidential service that provides assistance and support to families and individuals grieving the death of a loved one...
Samaritans
Samaritans provide a 24-hour freephone number for anyone experiencing difficulty or who needs to talk.
Shine
Shine provides support, resources and advocacy for people experiencing serious mental health diagnoses and mental ill health.
Skerries Youth Support Service
Skerries Youth Support Services (SYSS) is a youth-focused community organisation which offers support to local young people and their families...
Solace Café Cork
Solace Café Cork, is a free out of hours mental health service offering peer-support in the community when other services...
Space from Anxiety programme
The Space from Anxiety programme is run by ISPCC held on the digital platform, SilverCloud and is free for people...
spunout academy
spunout academy is a free online learning space for building knowledge and skills that support your mental health and emotional...
St. Patricks Mental Health Services
St. Patricks Mental Health Service telephone and email service is staffed by experienced mental health nurses 9-5 Monday to Friday...
Suicide or Survive
SOS endeavours to challenge the stigma attached to mental illness and provide a range of educational and therapeutic programmes that...
Switchboard
The Switchboard helpline provides confidential and non-judgmental listening, support and information services for Ireland's LGBTQIA community.
TeenLine
Teenline provides a 24-hour active listening service for young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
Text About It
Text About It is a free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for...
The Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service
The Mayo Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service (MSBLS) ensures that there is a coordinated county-wide response to support individuals, families &...
Togetherall
Togetherall is a digital mental health support service which is available online, 24/7, and is completely anonymous so you can...
Traveller Counselling Service
The Traveller Counselling Service provide a free independent culturally appropriate counselling service which is specially set up for Travellers aged...
Turn2Me
Turn2Me provides an online 3 tiered approach to supporting mental well-being to people aged 18 years and over. It includes...
Your Mental Health information line
The Your Mental Health information line provide information on the mental health supports and services available to you and how...
Books, podcasts, and apps
Clear Fear
The Clear Fear app uses CBT based strategies to help reduce symptoms of anxiety by helping you learn strategies like breathing and relaxation techniques.
Coming Through Depression: A Mindful Approach to Recovery
Coming Through Depression offers a mindful approach to recovery, combining practical strategies and self-compassion to help individuals navigate and overcome depression with greater awareness and resilience.
Depression the CommonSense Approach : A Clinical Psychologist’s Guide to Identifying and Dealing with Depression
Depression : The CommonSense Approach offers a clinical psychologist's guidance on recognising, understanding, and managing depression with practical strategies for recovery and emotional well-being.
Grow Mental Health podcast
The Grow Mental Health podcast programmes explore different aspects of our lives to help build resilience and shared experience around mental health.
HSE Health and Wellbeing podcast
The HSE's Health and Wellbeing podcast explores a wide range of health topics with insights on how to manage our own health, access supports and achieve healthy outcomes in our communities.
MoodTools – Depression Aid
MoodTools is an app that helps you track your mood. It also provides you with skills, coping strategies and tools for safety planning.
Overcoming depression : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques
Overcoming Depression is a CBT-based self-help guide offering practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts, manage symptoms, and build resilience for lasting recovery and well-being.
SuperBetter app
The SuperBetter app offers interactive games and self-care ideas to help you cope with your mental health and wellbeing.
Where is my mind?
Where is my mind? is a podcast hosted by Niall Breslin exploring how we can better look after our heads and our hearts.
Activities
54321 Grounding Technique
Grounding is a quick, easy way to refocus on the present moment by using your senses or simple mental exercises. Learn how to use grounding exercises to reduce stress in the moment.
Deep Breathing Exercise
Deep breathing helps reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve focus, and promote relaxation by increasing oxygen flow and calming the nervous system.
Guided Mindful Meditation
Mindfulness meditation can help boost your mood, combat stress and improve your wellbeing. Take 5 minutes for yourself today and practice self-care with this guided meditation.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups to reduce stress, improve relaxation, and ease tension.
