Mental Health Month takes place throughout October and October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. Throughout the whole month, we make mental health and wellbeing a national priority with a programme of events, activities and workshops.
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 -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.
Choral Connections
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. As the winter months approach, it’s easy for energy, mood, and motivation to dip, but with the right tools, we can stay well, connected, and productive. This webinar will provide practical strategies to support mental health and wellbeing, built around the evidence-based Five Ways to Wellbeing framework. This is a free public webinar that will be delivered weekly during October. Information on dates & times will be available soon. If you are interested in booking a dedicated workplace, closed session, talk to our Training Team training@mentalhealthireland.ie
Partner Webinars: Each webinar will focus on a topic that can influence our specific mental health & wellbeing 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
Move It for Mental Health Month
Give up to 60 minutes of movement any day in October and raise funds for mental health supports across Ireland. It’s simple and inclusive – choose an activity that works for you – walking, rolling, yoga, stairs, stretching, or a mix and gives up to 60 minutes in one go or in short bursts. Set up your iDonate page here so donations are quick, secure and easy to track. Contact fundraising@mentalhealthireland.ie
