The Hello, How Are You, mental health awareness event took place in Balbriggan on 7th April. Hello, How Are You is a new mental health promotion campaign by Mental Health Ireland.

The campaign asks individuals, communities, workplaces, friends & family to say ‘Hello’ and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way! The campaign is about tackling the lack of connection or belonging that people experience. It aims to inspire people to ask how others are feeling, opening up a conversation to allow people to listen and encourage action by directing people to any local supports and services in their area.

Balbriggan is unique in being the only town in Ireland with its own Thrive organisation and our very own ‘Thrive Balbriggan’.

During the event, representatives from the Thrive Balbriggan committee were at numerous different locations throughout Balbriggan meeting with the public at places.

During the day there was singing in the square at Ardgillan Community College and the Mayor was also present to mark the day and say a few words.

Check out the Hello How Are You website for more information and further resources. https://hellohowareyou.info