Mental Health Month

Mental Health Month takes place throughout October and October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day provides the opportunity to raise awareness about global mental health issues and creates the opportunity for people to call for action and advocate for change in mental health. Throughout the whole of October, we are making mental health and wellbeing a national priority with a programme of events, activities and workshops. Together, we can ensure that everyone across the country is involved in creating a culture that supports mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health Month 2025

We will be launching Mental Health Month 2025 very soon and there’s lots of ways to get involved!

Celebrating community

Our theme for Mental Health Month this year is Community. Community is important for us to thrive, to grow and connect with others and taking part in community activities, like volunteering, boosts our self-esteem, confidence and overall wellbeing. We will be celebrating community, exploring the importance of community, talking to you about your community and offering events, workshops and activities around the country for the whole month of October

What’s in store

Be There Festival at Blanchardstown Centre 

When: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September
Where: Blanchardstown Centre

What: We are delighted to be working with the team at Blanchardstown Centre for the fourth year running to bring you a weekend of self-care, shopping and supporting mental health on September 27th and 28th. Blanchardstown Centre will be buzzing with an unmissable weekend that’ll lift the roof and warm our hearts with family entertainment, exciting spot prizes, fashion shows, live music and more. The festival is a chance for the community to carve out some space for their own wellbeing while helping to raise awareness of mental health and support Mental Health Ireland.

A celebration of music 

When: Friday, October 10th
Where: The Complex, Smithfield, Dublin 7

What: A stunning coming together to celebrate the power and beauty of music and community with an eclectic arrangement of choirs from around Ireland. More information to come.

Workshops and Webinars

When: Available for the whole month of October
Where: Nationwide

What:

Winter Wellness Webinar Series: Winter Wellness webinar every week, free to everyone.
Partner Webinars: Each webinar will focus on a specific mental health topic. Hosted by Mental Health Ireland with expert panellists. Each discussion will include information about the topic, resources and supports available as well as opportunities to ask the experts questions. These webinars are free. Further information will be available soon. Contact our Training team

Fundraise for us 

Whatever you do to support mental health this October, do something and do it with heart! Our Fundraising team want to hear from you. Whether you want to host a coffee morning in your workplace, a bake sale with your neighbours, or a challenge that’ll push you out of your comfort zone, we’re all ears and will support you every step of the way. Every fundraiser helps us to continue our work to improve mental health, raise awareness and provide important resources and support around people, workplaces and communities around Ireland. Contact fundraising@mentalhealthireland.ie 

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