‘HELLO, How Are You?’ campaign makes its way to Mayo

Mental Health Ireland’s ‘HELLO, How Are You?’ campaign made its way to Mayo this week, hosting more than 20 events across the county.

The aim of the campaign is to tackle the lack of connection or belonging that people experience by inspiring individuals to ask how others are feeling. 

The prompt opens up a conversation to allow people to listen and encourage action by signposting to local support and services.

CEO of Mayo County Council, Kevin Kelly, called the project ‘an excellent example of how reaching out and asking hello can impact ‘individuals, family members and people we care about in our community’. 

“The framework supports people to ask the question and then supports the person to successfully address the challenges they may be facing in a timely and effective and supported way,” he added.

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Dr. Anne Cullen, Consultant Psychiatrist, said the majority of mental health problems are ‘treated outside of the mental health services’.

“I am delighted to see the development of the West Be Well website. I am confident it will be a trusted resource for anyone who may be experiencing mental health difficulties and their family and friends in the local area.

She continued: “It takes immense courage to seek help from mental health services, and it is our responsibility to ensure people have access to timely, safe, evidence-based supports when they are in need of help. I firmly believe the West Be Well website will help to ensure people in the Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon areas have access to appropriate information and supports for their mental health,” she concluded.

For more information on the campaign, see Mental Health Ireland’s website.