Mental Health & Wellbeing

We all have mental health. Just like our physical body needs to be nourished and taken care of, so does our mind.
It is a precious resource, essential to helping us function and go about our daily lives.

As outlined in the Healthy Campus Charter and Framework, 'wellbeing’ reflects positive mental health where a person can realise their own abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to their community. It also recognises the different factors which can influence our wellbeing over the course of our life.

Working or studying at University can be an incredible, enriching experience but, it can also be challenging and stressful. Minding your mental health and seeking support when you need it is essential to successfully navigating this journey.

Maynooth University is committed to proactive work under the HEA National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, and is proud to provide the following on-campus services and supports:

For Students

Student Health Centre – an acute care/advisory service with a dedicated Mental Health Nurse.
Student Counselling Service – a professional, confidential service with a team of dedicated counsellors, a variety of online supports and a range of wellbeing workshops.
Student Support Services – a holistic range of services to support students to achieve their personal and academic potentials and enhance their life's journey. Includes a dedicated Student Support Officer, a Student Advisor, a Student Budgeting Advisor, a Student Support Hub and an in-person and virtual Student Helpdesk.
Student Skills & Success Dept - dedicated teams committed to empowering you to fulfil your potential and success in all aspects of your university experience, personally, academically and professionally.

For Staff

Learning & Development, HR - provide events, resources and seminars on a range of wellbeing topics. Check their webpage and Course Directory to see what’s happening each month.
Inspire (Employee Assistance Programme) - provide resources and a free, confidential counselling service, designed to assist employees in dealing with any issue that adversely affects their health, wellbeing, personal or professional life.

External Supports

Samaritans - a safe place for you to talk any time, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. Available 24/7. Free Phone 116 123.
Pieta House - free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress, engage in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide. 24/7 crisis helpline:1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444.
Jigsaw - mental health advice and support, online and in person, for young people aged 12 - 25 years-old. Visit www.jigsaw.ie for details and locations.
MyMind - multilingual counselling and psychotherapy, online and face to face. Tel: 0818 500 800 or visit www.mymind.org
ReachOut.com - web-based service that helps young people get through tough times by providing information on mental health and related issues.
Spun Out - text message support service available 24/7, just text SPUNOUT to 086 1800 280 to begin.
Crisis Text Line - free 24/7 text service providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis. Text MU to 50808 to begin.
Pavee Point - contribute to improvement in the quality of life, living circumstances, status and participation of Travellers & Roma through working innovatively for social justice, greater solidarity, development, equality and human rights. Email: info@pavee.ie for more information.
Bodywhys - support, information and understanding for people affected by eating disorders including family and carers. Phone the helpline: (01) 2834963, email: alex@bodywhys.ie or visit www.bodywhys.ie
BeLonG To Youth Services - supports LGBTI+ young people in Ireland. Visit www.belongto.org or email: info@belongto.org
Women's Aid - Support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Contact via 24 hour national FreePhone helpline 1800 341 900 or visit www.womensaid.ie
Men's Development Network - funded projects include Men’s Development and Men’s Health Programmes, the MEND Domestic Violence Intervention Programme, the national Male Advice Line, and a Men’s Counselling Service. Visit www.mensnetwork.ie
Aware: (depression) Phone: 1890 303 302
Rape Crisis Network, Phone: 1800 778888
Mens Aid Ireland (male domestic abuse) Phone: 046 9023 718
Mental Health First Aid
Alzheimer's Society of Ireland Phone: 1800 341 341
A list of National Wellbeing supports may be found here.  
The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) offer a range of supports on addressing work related stress, including a work related stress worksheet for employees 
The HSE offer mental health supports and online courses including a video-based wellbeing programme. This evidence-based programme provides a unique opportunity for people to learn more about mindfulness, gratitude, self-care and resilience. Minding Your Wellbeing aims to provide simple tools and guidance to develop and maintain a positive outlook by looking after our mental health and wellbeing.
Government Keep Well Supports
National Office for Suicide Prevention
Understanding Together Campaign – This is a public support, awareness and information campaign led by the HSE, working with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) and Genio campaign.

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