1. 12/10/2015 1 Mental Health and Building Resilience Brian Howard, Mental Health Ireland.

2. 12/10/2015 Building Resilience Together Brian Howard, CEO Mental Health Ireland

3. 12/10/2015 3 Mental Health Ireland Who we are Its origins Aims Activities

4. 12/10/2015 4 Building Resilience Simple Definition Its Origins Why Mental Health Ireland adopted it.

5. 12/10/2015 5 Building Resilience Addressing the issue of Mental Health at Individual / Organisation / Community/ National levels. Mental Health Ireland – Education /Awareness /Promotion of Mental Health

6. 12/10/2015 6 Building Resilience Breaking out from the view that Building Resilience is a “Health Service” initiative. Sports Organisations. The Arts Community. Student Activities. County Community Fora.

7. 12/10/2015 7 Building Resilience Key Messages/Principles:- Simplicity/Common Sense Accessible Not age related/limited Stigma Reducing

8. 12/10/2015 8 Building Resilience Main Messages Sign Up Link In Get Involved

9. 12/10/2015 9 Why Build Resilience Natural defence to difficult / stressful life events. Behaviours / Thoughts / Actions that can be learned

10. 12/10/2015 10 Building Resilience Tips to Build Resilience: Take time for yourself Community Activities Sport Activities Time with people who make you feel good Plenty of rest Talk out your troubles Learn to ask for help

11. 12/10/2015 11 Building Resilience Now and the Future Acknowledge efforts of County / Community Fora Partnership with other community/sporting bodies – e.g. Ladies Gaelic Football Partnership with Statutory Services - e.g. H.S.E. / various Government Departments Direct focus at particular groups / sectors