Mental Health Matters

As mental health problems are on the increase, it is now more important than ever for young people to be introduced to the concept of positive mental health.

Mental Health Matters, a mental health resource pack for 14 – 18 year olds aims to:

• Address the issue of mental health in a realistic, relevant and age appropriate manner
• Present mental health as a distinct concept integral to our daily lives, the maintenance of which is vital to physical health
• Provide resource material which in its methodology and content is informative for any school which intends to introduce a module on mental health into Transition Year
• Challenge young people’s attitudes and misconceptions as regards mental illness
• Look critically at society’s attitude to mental illness and the factors which influence such attitudes
• Make young people aware of the mental health services and facilities available should they, a member of their family, or a friend require to avail of same

Mental Health Matters is structured in six units, each of which explores a specific theme through a series of exercises. These exercises are supplemented by teacher information and support materials contained in a learning resource section.

For more information on the Mental Health Matters resource pack please contact Treasa Hanniffy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Mental Health Matters Facilitator Training Programme is a Mental HealthIrelandmental health education programme which aims to increase participants’ self-awareness of mental health and enables them to positively influence their peers with this knowledge and understanding.