We are proud to work with partners across all sectors and communities to make a difference.
The Stronger Minds, Happier Lives programme helps athletes to learn about, manage, and grow their understanding of mental health. ‘Stronger Minds, Happier Lives,’ Ireland’s first mental health promotion programme for people with intellectual disabilities, was developed and coproduced with Special Olympics Health Messengers, Staff, Volunteers and Mental Health Ireland. The five-module programme helps athletes to:
“Stronger Minds, Happier Lives will help athletes to help each other. That’s why I became a Health Messenger, and it’s great that mental health is being supported because looking after your thoughts and feelings is just as important as looking after your body.” – Deirdre Nevin, Health Messenger
For more information, contact our Mental Health Promotion team:
Alessia alessia@mentalhealthireland.ie
We’re proud to be getting behind Steering Positive Minds – a Community Interest Company (CIC) focused on raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing within the motorsport community, and in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland more broadly. The CIC utilizes motorsport as a platform to promote mental health support, reduce stigma, and provide access to resources for those in need.
