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Shine is Ireland's national organisation dedicated to upholding the rights & addressing the needs of people affected by mental illness.

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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. As part of the Green Ribbon Campaign, we’re encouraging conversations that challenge stigma & help make it easier for people to speak up and seek support when they need it. Let’s keep getting Ireland in Conversation. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #EndTheStigma
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DCU FuJo @fujomedia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
If you're an Irish journalist, this 15-min survey will provide evidence to build better structural supports for media workers. A collaboration between Dr Anne O' Brien @maynoothuniversity.ie and @shineonlineie.bsky.social Take the survey 👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/maynoothun...
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Mental Health and Irish Journalism Survey 2026 - Online Surveys | Online surveys
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, Online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
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Drogheda United @droghedaunited.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’re proud to officially launch our support for @shineonlineie.bsky.social Green Ribbon Campaign 2026 today. Throughout September, we’ll be helping to get Ireland in Conversation, encouraging more open conversations about mental health and playing our part in challenging stigma. #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join the conversation this September with our Green Ribbon webinar series. Our webinars are free to attend and open to everyone. Find out more and register: www.shine.ie/info/green-r... #GreenRibbonIRL #IrelandInConversation
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Join our Shine Peer Support Group in Waterford at Waterford Library, Lady's Lane on Wednesdays (fortnightly) from 6:15pm to 7:45pm. Next group takes place Wednesday 22nd July. This group offers a safe and supportive space for people affected by mental health challenges. #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
What does a mentally healthy workplace actually look like - in real life? Join us this National Workplace Wellbeing Day for a lunchtime panel discussion with Shine Ambassadors as they share their lived experience of mental health in the workplace. Register here: bit.ly/ShineWorkpla...
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We’re proud to share that our CEO Nicola Byrne has been shortlisted for Social Entrepreneur of the Year (Charitable Organisation) at the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. Congratulations, Nicola. #BWOTY26 #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon has officially sold out,but if you’ve secured your place and haven’t chosen a charity yet,you can still run in support of Shine. Join #TeamShine and help us continue supporting people and families affected by mental illness across Ireland. www.idonate.ie/team/vhiwome...
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are proud to launch Shine’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028: Strengthening People, Communities & Voices. You can read our CEO Nicola Byrne’s blog and access the full Strategic Plan document now on our website. www.shine.ie/news/shine-l... #ShineForward #SupportAdvocacyEducate
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Shine News - Shine Strategic Plan 2026–2028 | Mental Illness Support IE
Shine launches its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan to strengthen mental illness support, advocacy and stigma reduction across Ireland.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Eating Disorder Awareness Week is an important opportunity to challenge stigma, build understanding and remind people that recovery is possible. If you or someone you care about is affected by an eating disorder, support is available through Bodywhys. Learn more at www.bodywhys.ie #EDAW2026
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Shine Recovery Services staff came together for a training day on our updated Finding My Way programme. It was a collaborative and energising day with thoughtful input from across the team and a shared commitment to strengthening recovery-focused support for the people we work with. #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Share your experiences today. Find the survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Did you know we have 13 active peer support groups across Ireland for Relatives & Supporters of people with mental health difficulties, with an additional 6 currently being established... To find out more contact Shine’s Information & Support Service on 086 040 7701 or support@shine.ie
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
At Shine, we know that online spaces can affect how we feel. This #SaferInternetDay, we’re encouraging people to take small steps to protect their mental health online and to reach out for support if they need it. Your mental health matters.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Following tonight’s RTÉ Investigates programme, we’ve published a new blog addressing the use of prison when people experience acute psychosis. Read the full piece here: www.shine.ie/news/when-pr... #EndTheStigma #rteinvestigates #rtept
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Ahead of tonight’s RTÉ Investigates programme, we’ve published a blog speaking directly to people living with psychosis, and to families and supporters who may be feeling anxious or unsettled by the coverage being discussed today. Read the full blog here: www.shine.ie/news/psychos... #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Our Waterford Peer Support Group offers a welcoming place to explore recovery alongside others with lived experience of mental health challenges. The group meets fortnightly and is facilitated by Shine. 📅 Next session: Wednesday 11th February
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
We’re recruiting an Education and Training Coordinator to join the Shine team. 📅 Closing date: 31 January 📧 Apply: CV and cover letter to recruit@shine.ie 🔗 More info: shine.ie/vacancies
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Today is #BlueMonday, a time when winter pressures can feel heavier for many. In a recent Farmers Journal article, our CEO Nicola Byrne reminds us that support is there for anyone who is struggling and you don’t have to face it alone. Read more: www.farmersjournal.ie/life/health/... #EndTheStigma
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‘Support is there for anyone struggling’
January can be challenging but if you’re struggling with your mental health, there are services that can help, every hour of the day in Ireland.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
“Exploring My Way” is a 10 part programme for family members/carers and friends who are supporting someone with a mental health difficulty. This programme will be starting in Tralee on Wednesday 4th February, for more information call 0860407701 or email support@shine.ie
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We’re delighted to be collaborating on this important HRB-funded research network, announced today by the Department of Health,which will strengthen Ireland’s evidence base and deepen understanding of mental illness through high-quality, collaborative research. Congratulations to everyone involved.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? We aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding. Find the survey here 👇 lnkd.in/eA-dcxpX
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
This World Volunteer Day, we’re celebrating the incredible people who give their time, voice and energy to support Shine’s mission. To all our volunteers and ambassadors - thank you. Your contribution makes a real difference every single day. #WorldVolunteerDay #ShineAmbassadors #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Voted for by the public, the Shine Audience Choice Award goes to Hooked: How Addiction Hijacks Your Brain by Cable Rock Pictures for RTÉ - a piece that clearly resonated with audiences nationwide. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This year’s Mental Health Media Champion is Ann Murphy for her standout work. Her commitment to thoughtful, responsible reporting makes a real difference to how mental health is understood across Ireland. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Women Locked Up: Inside the Dóchas by Midas Productions (Virgin Media Television) earns this year’s Mental Health Series award for its unflinching and humane exploration of women’s experiences in the justice system. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A well-earned win for Niamh Devereux (Irish Country Magazine), whose piece The Invisible Struggle of OCD has been awarded the Print & Online (Special Interest) title at #MHMA2025.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Kitty Holland (The Irish Times) is recognised with the Print & Online (National) award at #MHMA2025 for her powerful and compassionate reporting on Ireland’s state-run asylums.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Prime Time: School Avoidance (RTÉ) is the 2025 Broadcast (Short Form) winner - a timely and insightful piece highlighting the realities facing young people and families across Ireland. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A fantastic achievement for Cian Stanley and crew (@Dundalk IT), whose work The Real Cian Stanley has been named the 2025 Student Journalism Award winner in partnership with @thejournal.ie #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This year’s Refugee Mental Health Award goes to Sarah Madden (Newstalk) for Can you hear me?, a powerful report amplifying voices affected by conflict and displacement. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We are proud to celebrate Hala Sourani, recipient of this year’s Special Recognition Award for her courageous and deeply moving contribution to the Ready To Be Real podcast. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A standout achievement for the Irish History Podcast, winner of the Digital Content award at #MHMA2025 for its striking episode on Ireland’s institutional past: Irish Asylums: A Dark History We Don’t Talk About. Why?
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Honouring exceptional storytelling: Leathered: Violence in Irish Schools by John Downes (RTÉ) takes home the Broadcast (Long Form) award at #MHMA2025 for its powerful and compelling exploration of lasting trauma.
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A superb win for Shannon Sweeney (Waterford News and Star), whose piece on families in Waterford staying together through homelessness has earned this year’s Print & Online (Local) award at #MHMA2025. @shannonelise.bsky.social
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We’re live from the Shine Mental Health Media Awards 2025 with our MC Chris Donoghue! 🎉 Stay tuned for updates throughout the day. #MHMA2025
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It’s time to rethink men’s health. In Ireland, 2 in 5 men die before the age of 75, and most of these deaths are preventable. Shine is proud to support #Movember and the ‘Real Face of Men’s Health’ report. Let’s spread the word and make every voice count with Movember.com
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
In September, Hillwalk Tours donated €1,000 to help Shine continue its vital work supporting people affected by mental ill health and their families. Thank you, Hillwalk Tours, for walking the walk when it comes to impact. #CommunitySupport #CharityPartner #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
It’s time to Step Up to Stamp Out Stigma! Today we launched the 2025 Green Ribbon Campaign, calling on everyone in Ireland to play their part in reducing stigma around mental health. Read more in our launch press release: www.shine.ie/news/shines-... #GreenRibbonIRL #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
As part of our annual Green Ribbon campaign, Shine is hosting a series of free lunchtime webinars every Wednesday in September. Registration links for the individual webinars will be shared soon - keep an eye out! #GreenRibbonIRL #EndTheStigma
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Arlene Harris @arleneharris.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
In today's @independent.ie this woman told me how the pressures of the pandemic exacerbated feelings of anxiety and stress and resulted in a diagnosis of psychosis. She urges people to seek help if any concerns, sooner rather than later. @shineonlineie.bsky.social www.independent.ie/life/health-...
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The pandemic and mental health: ‘I kept thinking that we’d go into lockdown again, and I started to have paranoid thoughts’
The global pandemic affected people in so many ways, over and above the HSE-reported 10,000 deaths linked to Covid in Ireland alone. The lockdowns in particular saw people suffer in a myriad of other,...
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Join our new peer support group in Tullamore this coming Tuesday, 1st April at 11am. This group offers a safe and supportive space for people affected by mental health challenges. For more information, contact us at 086 0407701 or support@shine.ie. #EndTheStigma
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Grief is personal, shaped by relationships & support. While many find comfort in loved ones, others need extra support. Shine 📞 01 8601610 | 086 0407701 📧 support@shine.ie @irishhospice.bsky.social More bereavement supports: bereaved.ie #NGAW2025 #BeGriefAware
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
We are hiring! > Fundraising Lead > Marketing & Communications Officer Closing date for applications is Friday 31st January. Click here for more information: shine.ie/vacancies/
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
At Shine, we believe in creating a world where mental health is prioritised, stigma is erased, and everyone feels supported. Join us in making mental health a priority for 2025. Discover our services and see how we can support you. shine.ie #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
It’s okay to feel blue today,or any day. #BlueMonday is often labelled the “saddest day of the year,” but we know that everyone experiences challenges with mental health, regardless of the date. 🌟You’re not alone. 🌟Support is available. 🌟It’s okay to reach out. #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas from everyone at Shine! Thank you for your support throughout the year - you’ve helped us raise awareness to end the stigma around mental health. #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthAwareness
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Shine @shineonlineie.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Shine hopes to set up a new Peer Support Group for people with lived experience of mental health challenges in January 2025 in the South City Dublin area. The group will run on Tuesday evenings starting at 6.30pm and the venue is to be confirmed.
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Alleycats TV @alleycatstv.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
A few photos from the @shineonlineie.bsky.social Mental Health Media Awards yesterday 🌟🏆 So proud of the team and contributors who made the doc possible! Seeing Michelle and Pat, along with a few members of the production team, honoured for their dedication and bravery was truly moving. 💙
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Malachy Clerkin @malachyclerkin.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Surprised and delighted to have won this. It’s entirely down to the mighty who was good enough to talk to me about life, football and mental health. A hero.
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