The Rubberbandits, Sonny

Trigger Warning – If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this video (which relates to suicide and mental health) please reach out for help, below are a list of organisations who can support you or a family member who might be going through a difficult time.

Help information

If you need help please talk to friends, family, a GP, therapist or one of the free confidential helpline services. For a full list of national mental health services see yourmentalhealth.ie.

  • Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
  • Pieta House National Suicide Helpline 1800 247 247 or email mary@pieta.ie – (suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement) or text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply)
  • Aware 1800 80 48 48 (depression, anxiety)

If living in Ireland you can find accredited therapists in your area here:

Written, produced and performed by Rubberbandits. Additional instruments Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh on Tin Whistle Billy Mag Fhloinn on Bodrhán.

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