Staff Supports
UCD Mental Health Supports
A directory of supports is provided by UCD HR, which lists both local and national supports for staff members.
The Employee Assistance Programme
The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential support service provided by an external provider. The EAP service is available to employees and their immediate family members providing a stepped-care and triage model of delivery supporting employees in areas general health and well-being, as well as counselling supports. Click here for more information:
> The Employee Assistance Programme
Nationwide Supports
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(opens in a new window)Aware undertakes to create a society where people affected by stress, depression, bipolar and mood disorders are understood, supported, free from stigma, and are encouraged to access appropriate therapies. |
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(opens in a new window)Pieta, provide a range of services nationally to people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of services are provided free of charge, and no referral is needed. |
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(opens in a new window)Health Service Executive (HSE) website which provides a list of mental health support services in Ireland. |
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(opens in a new window)BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland. Supports include a helpline, support email, support groups and life skills programmes. |
Are you concerned about your drug use? For further information, please visit (opens in a new window)Drugs.ie |
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HSE ADHD App (opens in a new window)https://adhdireland.ie/adult-adhd-app/ |
(opens in a new window)UMAAP is a novel and free 6 week programme integrating psychoeducation with ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to cultivate knowledge of ADHD, self-acceptance and self-compassion, and psychological flexibility in attendees, with the aim of improving their quality of lives. Those taking part in the programme will learn about neurodivergent brains, executive functioning, inattention and impulsivity, self-care and daily living, emotional regulation and self-acceptance. |
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Listen (opens in a new window)here to a series of 12 episodes on minding your wellbeing provided by HSE Health and Wellbeing |
(opens in a new window)See Change is Ireland’s organisation dedicated to ending mental health stigma. See Change’s work is informed by people with lived experiences of mental health difficulties, who are best placed to give insight into mental health stigma and discrimination.
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