The HSE has provided digital images as part of their mental health campaign, that pharmacies can use in-store. The static images may be suitable for in-store screens, out-of-hours window displays or digital carousels.

The HSE’s YourMentalHealth.ie campaign wants to help people recognise in themselves — and others — when they need help with common mental health difficulties. It also encourages people to feel comfortable seeking help at the earliest opportunity and to signpost them to advice and services accessible through their website yourmentalhealth.ie.

The YourMentalHealth.ie campaign features mainly on national and local radio, and on social media throughout the year. The campaign reminds people that:

• Many of us will experience ongoing stress, anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep at some point in our lives;
• These can be signs that you need to check in on your mental health. You shouldn’t have to accept them as normal and part of your daily life;
• Recognising these signs in yourself or a loved one can be a good reminder to seek help and support;
• If you find that you are experiencing these common mental health difficulties, don’t delay in getting support; and
• Key mental health services and supports can be found at yourmentalhealth.ie > About supports and services.

Pharmacies can support the campaign by using the digital images, and also by providing information through a range of related leaflets and posters that are available from the HSE via healthpromotion.ie. Any members who would like to receive additional images (different format, size, colour or other type of image), can email the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) on info@nosp.ie.

These two images are available at ipu.ie > Professional > Supporting patients.