Over 20 years of experiencing mental illness and the stigma attached, ignited an idea from us to develop a unique concept, that we truly believe can take Mental Health Advocacy to the level it needs to be at.
Our goal is to spark a movement of Advocacy which will help to create environments of understanding and empathy. A stigma free society is key to allow ambition, productivity and creativity to flourish.
Don O’Leary, Director,
Cork Life Centre
Da Silly Heads was created in 2018 on the back an envelope in a bid to create representations of our diagnosis and experiences through mental illness. Four Silly Heads represent Anxiety, Depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), and Bipolar disorder, with the fifth character, brain, representing us - individuals fighting back against Silly Heads. They not only tell our story in a very engaging way, but now carry the labels often attached to us as individuals living or experiencing a mental health condition.
Our advocacy apparel range is designed to give people an opportunity to visually advocate for mental health, within their communities and beyond.
Hear from some of our amazing advocates!
We have linked up with some amazing individuals from the world of wellness, bringing us a diverse toolbox of wellness information, to help in expanding our knowledge, to which we can implement into our busy lives.
We all need a helping hand from time to time. Make contact with your GP should you require support.
Below you will see additional information and resources to help us all with our mental wellbeing.
Free 24-Hour Support. Talk to a therapist now. We know that no two people are exactly the same, and that no-one else will have gone through the exact same things that you have.
Text Help to 51444 Call now on 1800 247 247
Call us any time, day or night. We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Call free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie
Samaritans.org
We are currently offering phone counselling in place of face-to-face counselling and are responding to people in isolation, on the front-line or in crisis.
Where ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference.
Mon-Thur 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm
Evening appointments by request. Support Line and Support Mail are both available seven days a week and the Support & Self Care Groups take place weekly nationwide.
Simply call 083-0777998
Talking Makes Us Stronger. Childline is always here for every child and young person. You don’t have to have a problem to talk to Childline.
Free Phone 1800 66 66 66 or Free Text 50101
Supporting older people to age at home. Supporting & Befriending. CORONAVIRUS HELPLINE FOR ELDERLY – 0818 222 024 – 8am -8pm
CALL 0818 222 024
24 HRS 7 DAYS A WEEK. Listening
Believing
Supporting
1800 341 900 National Freephone Helpline
Confidential Support Service. Call Our National Helpline On:
01-5543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie
MensAid.ie
