Still time to join the National Tea Break

IT might be something of a cliche that the Irish answer to any problem is to offer a cuppa tea, but it’s hoped that this tradition will help people to talk about mental health issu4es.

There is still time to sign up for Suicide or Survive’s annual ‘National Tea Break’ campaign entitled ‘ tea and talk’. It aims to get the nation talking about mental health, in the run up to World Mental Health Day on October 10. This year they are making a special appeal to the people of Co Louth to get involved.

The campaign, which is in its fifth year, encourages friends, family, neighbours, colleagues and community groups to come together and arrange a relaxed tea or coffee break with the intention of talking about mental health and breaking down stigma.

The campaign is being run by Suicide or Survive, which deliverers innovative suicide prevention, mental health and wellness programmes in communities and workplaces throughout the island of Ireland.

After registering for a ‘party pack’ volunteer organisers will get information on the necessary steps involved in hosting a ‘ tea break’, which also hopes to raise funds for Suicide or Survive’s programmes.

People can register to get involved in the campaign by going onto www.suicideorsurvive.ie, by calling 1890 577 577 or by emailing Jacqui@suicideorsurvive.ie.