Mental Health Charity in Ireland

Multi-award winning Irish mental health charity based in Ireland that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind - and to be the leaders that drive our society towards a better future

A Lust For Life Schools Programme
Providing future generations in Ireland with the resources to be effective guardians of their own minds
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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

Mental Health Charity in Ireland

Multi-award winning Irish mental health charity based in Ireland that uses content, campaigns and events to facilitate young people to be effective guardians of their own mind - and to be the leaders that drive our society towards a better future

A Lust For Life Schools Programme

Providing future generations in Ireland with the resources to be effective guardians of their own minds.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY?

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

37.2kFollowers
24.9kFollowers
24.8kFollowers
1.2kSubscribers
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We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Donate or fundraise to continue supporting our work

Schools Programme

A 10 week teacher-led programme which aims to build resilience, increase wellbeing & enhance the emotional literacy of 1st to 6th class school children

Gone Past Talking

An educational & mentoring programme empowering young people to be constructive & courageous ‘change catalysts’, challenging & crafting the world they want to inherit

Help us to Reach Every Child in Ireland

Our ultimate goal is to reach every primary school pupil in Ireland with the A Lust For Life Schools Programme, and we’re on our way:

1,186

primary schools delivered the programme

85,275

primary school pupils received the programme

3,595

primary school classrooms have taken part

36%

of primary schools across Ireland

Donate or Fundraise

We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Donate or fundraise to continue supporting our work

Recent Articles

My 7 signs of good mental health!

My 7 signs of good mental health!

As a person with mental health challenges, I’d like to share a four-month adventure of embodying the signs of good mental health in my life
Discovering the true me in Eating Disorder

Discovering the true me in Eating Disorder

I have always disliked myself and never had any confidence at any stage of my life, if I am truly honest I hated myself
How to be more proactive when it comes to your mental health

How to be more proactive when it comes to your mental health

The world is constantly changing. People used to stigmatise and deny the very concept of mental health
Reclaiming your story through your shadow

Reclaiming your story through your shadow

The mystery of life is one that I’m not sure we’ll ever be able to unravel, even though some of us may never feel truly at rest until we have a distinct reason for why we are here
5 ways to regulate your body’s clock for better mental health

5 ways to regulate your body’s clock for better mental health

Have you ever noticed that going outside on a sunny day can make you feel happier; or how difficult it is to fall asleep after a session of screen time?
How teenagers can choose their future career

How teenagers can choose their future career

If you are struggling to choose your career, you are not alone! Many teenagers find it difficult and it’s not surprising!

Gone Past Talking

An educational & mentoring programme empowering young people to be constructive & courageous ‘change catalysts’, challenging & crafting the world they want to inherit

WRITE FOR US OR SHARE YOUR STORY

Would you like to get published on our mental health charity website? We would love to hear from you if so. We welcome a broad range of voices, opinions and truly useful information that can help others and help change our society for the better

A Lust for Life has had millions of views since our launch in October 2015, with a worldwide reach. We have heard many wonderful stories of good things happening for those who have already written for us between getting offers to write for national newspapers, getting asked to go on national radio and TV as well as connecting in with a new community of people which has nourished their life in unexpected ways

A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact:
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
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Samaritans
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
Childline
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CHILDLINE
1800 666666
A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
.........................................................................
Childline
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
.........................................................................
Samaritans
CHILDLINE
1800 666666
Howaya! We hope you’re enjoying A Lust for Life.
While you are here… can we ask you a favour?
We know, pop ups are absolutely no craic. But seeing as you are here anyway, which means you must be a sound head, we thought we’d tap you on the shoulder and ask for your help.
Make a one-time or regular donation
We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Please do continue to support us so we can provide future generations in Ireland with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them as they grow.
Howaya! We hope you’re enjoying A Lust for Life. While you are here… can we ask you a favour?
We know, we know, pop ups are absolutely no craic. But seeing as you are here anyway, which means you must be a sound head, we thought we’d tap you on the shoulder and ask for your help.
We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Please do continue to support us so we can provide future generations in Ireland with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them as they grow.
Make a one-time or regular donation