Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Today (Monday 20th October 2014), Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister for Primary Care, Social Care and Mental Health, launched the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention's new mental health campaign titled: ‘The Little Things’ (#littlethings).  This initiative was created in partnership with over 25 organisations working in the area of mental health in Ireland.  The campaign highlights that we all experience difficult times in our lives and that, when we do, there are some simple, evidence-based, little things that can make a big difference to how we feel.  #littlethings answers two key questions: (1) What can I do?  (2) Where can I go?  A new website (www.yourmentalhealth.ie) provides a wealth of online resources including information on mental health issues, top tips for little things that can make a difference, real life stories, and a comprehensive database of mental health support services in Ireland.  These services are searchable by both location and topic, and this new interactive online resource is mobile, tablet and desktop friendly.