Training
Navigating Mental Health in Ireland
This seminar is a one-hour, awareness-raising session designed to improve participants’ mental health literacy, offering a practical overview of Ireland’s evolving mental health care system. It explores the historical shift toward recovery-focused, rights-based care and equips attendees with information on available services, including psychoeducation, peer support, and talk therapies. The session engages participants to challenge misconceptions, reflect on their own understanding, and feel more confident navigating mental health support options.
Duration
This single-session workshop is 1 hour in duration and can be held in person or online to suit your needs.
Audience
This workshop is suitable for a general audience including individuals looking to improve their understanding of mental health, workplace teams and community groups.
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand the evolution of mental health care in Ireland and its shift toward rights-based, recovery-oriented approaches.
- Gain awareness of the spectrum of mental health services available—from basic psychoeducation to specialist care.
- Improve confidence in identifying and accessing mental health supports, including recognising early warning signs and knowing where to turn for help.
- Challenge common myths and misconceptions, enhancing personal and collective mental health literacy through active engagement.