Complied by Manuela Ascari, PHD Student in DCU.
Organization / group | Online mental health self-help programme offered |
Aware
Irish charity that provides information, education and support for people with depression, bipolar or related mental health problems. |
Life Skills Online
https://www.aware.ie/services/life-skills-online-programme/
Guided self-help CBT-based online programme for 18+ individuals who are experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety and/or stress. Free. Each participant is assigned a supporter (a trained Aware volunteer). Was developed in partnership with SilverCloud Heath. |
ReachOut.com
Charity; online youth mental health resource. |
WorkOut app
http://ie.reachout.com/workout/
Mental fitness app. CBT based. Free. |
Suicide or Survive
http://www.suicideorsurvive.ie/about/
Charity providing support for people who have attempted and contemplated suicide. |
Wellness Workshop
http://www.wellnessworkshop.ie/en/home/
The online version their Wellness programme (face-to-face workshops). Free. Does not say what approaches it’s based on. On completion of the online workshop, participants are offered a free one-year subscription to the guided meditation online programme Headspace.
Other resources, not an OMHSHP: SOS Mental Wellness App http://www.suicideorsurvive.ie/sos-app/ Provides tips and practical tools to improve, manage and maintain mental wellbeing. Free. |
Trinity College Dublin
http://www.tcd.ie/Student_Counselling/online-support/
Higher education institution. Through its Student Counselling Services it offers online support options for its students. |
Homepage https://ie.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/tcd/
Space from Depression https://ie.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/tcd/58/details
Space from Anxiety https://ie.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/tcd/59/details
Space from Stress https://ie.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/tcd/54/details
Space for Positive Body Image https://ie.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/tcd/3/details
Four guided self-help CBT-based programmes for TCD students. Free. Each participant is assigned an online supporter (optional in the stress programme). The programmes were developed by SilverCloud Health. |
Turn2me.org e-mental healthcare
“Turn2me.org is an online, mental health service provider. We deliver an award winning, web based solution, to promote positive mental health and wellbeing” https://turn2me.org/page/professional-services (services include online counselling, online support groups, an online self-help programme, and an online mood and thought diary) |
Mood Skills
https://turn2me.org/pages/moodskills Structured online support group and programme on depression. CBT based. 10 weekly sessions; 30€per session ??
Other resources, not an OMHSHP: Thought Catcher https://turn2me.org/thoughtcatcher Daily mood diary. Free. Access on the website (no app).
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University College Cork
https://www.ucc.ie/en/studentexperience/online/ Higher education institution. Has an online support resources page for students. |
CALM (Computer Aided Lifestyle Management)
https://www.ucc.ie/en/studentexperience/online/ UCC Self-Help Program for UCC students. In includes five multi-media cognitive behavioral online programmes on: Stress, Anxiety, Mild Depression, Insomnia, Drink and Drug Misuse.
iFightDepression tool https://tool.ifightdepression.com/en-AD/start Guided self-help CBT-based online programmes. Free of charge. Students are referred by a doctor.
iFightDepression website https://ifightdepression.com/en/
The iFightDepression website and tools are brands and initiatives of the European Alliance Against Depression (EAAD). |
Other online mental health programmes and tools – internationally available but not developed in Ireland
Name of online resource | Description | |
Beating the Blues
http://www.beatingtheblues.co.uk/patients/
Distributed by 365 Health and Wellbeing (UK) https://www.365healthandwellbeing.co.uk/ |
CBT online self-help programme (unguided?) for anxiety and depression.
Cost: £ 49.99 |
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Hearing Voices app
Developed by University of Chester and Manchester University (U.K.)
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“a guide to understanding, helping and empowering individuals” app (from the app home page)
Educational texts, exercises and reflective prompts to promote understanding of voice hearing. Free. |
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Mindshift app
https://ie.reachout.com/getting-help-2/toolbox/mindshift/
Distributed by AnxietyBC (Canada) |
App for teenagers and young adults to help cope with anxiety.
Free. |
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moodgym
https://moodgym.com.au/
Distributed by ehubHealth |
CBT online unguided self-help programme for anxiety and depression
Cost: 39 Australian Dollars for 12 months |
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Other Irish mental health organisations and groups – not offering an online mental health self-help programme
Organisation | Description |
3Ts | Charity for suicide prevention, intervention and support. |
Bodywhys | Charity; provides support for people affected by eating disorders. |
Critical Voices Network Ireland
also on Facebook |
A national network aiming to challenge psychiatry. Has a yearly conference held in at Cork. |
Detect
(Is it still in existence?) |
A service for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and their families living in Cluain Mhuire, Elm Mount, Newcastle and St John of God Hospital services. Funded by the HSE and the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God. |
Grow | Charity that runs support groups to help people who suffer or have suffered from mental health problems. |
Hearing Voices Ireland | |
Hearing Voices Network Ireland | |
Helplink | Mental health services (and conflict resolution services).
Face-to-face counselling in Galway. Online counselling nationwide. |
Jigsaw
Local Jigsaw services – see list at https://www.jigsaw.ie/ ® ‘Choose a Jigsaw Near You’ |
Charity offering support to youth with mental health problems. |
LGBTmentalhealth.ie
http://lgbtmentalhealth.ie/default.aspx
(website is not working properly) |
Website with mental health information for lgbt people.
Supported by GLEN, BeLonG To and the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention. |
Mental Health Ireland | Voluntary organisation providing information relating to mental health problems and wellbeing, Positive Mental Health training and courses, and awareness-raising initiatives. |
Mental Health Trialogue Network Ireland
https://www.facebook.com/Mental-Health-Trialogue-Network-Ireland-107425315996430/ |
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Mental Health Reform
https://www.mentalhealthreform.ie/
Mental Health Reform MentalHelp |
National coalition of organisations campaigning to transform mental health and well-being supports in Ireland.
Information website; mental health and mental health services. |
My Mind Centre for Wellbeing
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Not-for-profit organisation offering community based and online mental health services (counseling and psychotherapy). |
Nurture | National charity providing professional supports to women experiencing maternal mental health issues (e.g. depression in pregnancy, fertility issues, post-natal depression and grief). |
Pieta House | Charity that provides free counselling and therapy for those who feel suicidal or engage in self-harm. |
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/your-community/samaritans-ireland-scotland-and-wales/samaritans-ireland |
Charity providing a listening support service that gives people space to talk about their problems (any, not just mental health related ones). |
See Change http://www.seechange.ie/
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National campaign to bring about positive change in public attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems. |
Shine | Charity providing support for people with mental health problems and their families. |
The Wheel
http://www.wheel.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelIreland |
A support and representative body connecting community and voluntary organisations and charities across Ireland. |
Walk in My Shoes http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/ | A St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ awareness and education campaign. Promoted mental health awareness and provides resources to Primary schools, Secondary schools, colleges, workplaces and communities. |
yourmentalhealth.ie http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/ | Information website concerning mental health and mental health problems, provided by the HSE, National Office for Suicide Preventions and partner organisations across the country. |