Mental Health Ireland

Mental Health Ireland is a national Voluntary Organisation with 104 branches throughout the country. Mental Health Ireland aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support people with mental Illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating on their behalf.

Here are just two simple facts about mental health;

One in every three people attending their family doctor has a mental health aspect to their medical condition

One in every nine people who reaches the age of 65 will spend some time in mental health care 

As a member of the general public it is highly desisable that you should learn as much as you can about mental health and recognise and deal with stresses and other factors that lead to mental breakdown. Remember that someone in your life, you, a family member or a friend could become mentally ill and yourunderstanding and help could be of tremendous support.

If you have any queries or concerns about mental health issues local contacts are;
Ms Mary Farren, Hon Sec., Serenity House. Moville. Tel.93 82945
Ms Susan McCauley. Hon Sec.,Cara House. Family Resource Centre, Market Sq. Letterkenny, Tel. 91 23986