A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland

Youth Mental Health Charity in Ireland

A Lust For Life is a youth mental health charity which aims to empower and educate our young people, driving positive change in their lives and our world through early preventative mental health programmes

Rise Up For Youth Mental Health
Your fundraising will help change the face of mental health for the next generation
Primary Schools
Register for our Primary Schools Programme
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Secondary Schools
Register for Rising Minds our Secondary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Rise Up
Fundraise to power the future of youth mental health
FUNDRAISE
Rise Up For Youth Mental Health
Your fundraising will help change the face of mental health for the next generation
Primary Schools
Register for our Primary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Secondary Schools
Register for Rising Minds our Secondary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Rise Up
Fundraise to power the future of youth mental health
FUNDRAISE
Primary Schools
Register for our Primary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Secondary Schools
Register for Rising Minds our Secondary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Rise Up
Fundraise to power the future of youth mental health
FUNDRAISE
Primary Schools
Register for our Primary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Secondary Schools
Register for Rising Minds our Secondary Schools Programme
REGISTER
Rise Up
Fundraise to power the future of youth mental health
FUNDRAISE

Help us to Reach Every Child in Ireland

Our ultimate goal is to reach every primary school pupil and secondary school student in Ireland with the A Lust For Life Schools Programmes, and we’re on our way:

Primary Schools Programme: Since Its Launch in September 2020

1,916

schools registered for the programme

307,300

pupils registered for the programme

9,104

classrooms registered for the programme

58%

of primary schools across Ireland registered

Rising Minds Secondary Schools Programme: Since Its Launch in September 2026

66

schools registered for the programme

7,928

students registered for the programme

78

classrooms registered for the programme

9%

of secondary schools across Ireland registered

Primary Schools

Support Us

A 10 week teacher-led programme which aims to build resilience, increase wellbeing & enhance the emotional literacy of Junior Infants to 6th class school children

Register

Secondary Schools

Rising Minds Secondary Schools Programme

The A Lust For Life Rising Minds secondary schools programme provides practical skills and tools to help young people navigate the complexities of life

Register

Get Involved and Rise Up

Rise Up for Youth Mental Health

Help us provide every child in Ireland with preventative mental health education

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We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them

In the spirit of The Rising and what the team achieved, we're asking the people of Ireland to Rise Up for youth mental health. You can challenge yourself, donate your day, get creative, host an event - whatever takes your fancy.
You can Rise Up alone, with your friends, in work or school - however you do it, know that we will be the hand at your back and you will help provide preventative mental health education to thousands of children across Ireland.
WAYS TO RISE UP
Sean S.

Sean S.

800 tickets sold

Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates

Katelyn B

Katelyn B.

Raised €5,000

Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life

Linsey M

Linsey M.

Raised €1,705

Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore

Zara C

Zara C.

Raised €212

Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow

We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them

In the spirit of The Rising and what the team achieved, we're asking the people of Ireland to Rise Up for youth mental health. You can challenge yourself, donate your day, get creative, host an event - whatever takes your fancy.
You can Rise Up alone, with your friends, in work or school - however you do it, know that we will be the hand at your back and you will help provide preventative mental health education to thousands of children across Ireland.
WAYS TO RISE UP
Sean S.

Sean S.

800 tickets sold

Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates

Katelyn B

Katelyn B.

Raised €5,000

Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life

Linsey M

Linsey M.

Raised €1,705

Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore

Zara C

Zara C.

Raised €212

Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow

We Rise Up to provide future generations with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them

In the spirit of The Rising and what the team achieved, we're asking the people of Ireland to Rise Up for youth mental health. You can challenge yourself, donate your day, get creative, host an event - whatever takes your fancy.
You can Rise Up alone, with your friends, in work or school - however you do it, know that we will be the hand at your back and you will help provide preventative mental health education to thousands of children across Ireland.
WAYS TO RISE UP
Sean S.

Sean S.

Organised a wellness event in Cork with breathwork & pilates. 800 tickets sold

Katelyn B

Katelyn B.

Dedicated her climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro to A Lust for Life. Raised €5000

Linsey M

Linsey M.

Kayaked with her friends & family from Galway harbour to Oranmore. Raised €1705

Zara C

Zara C.

Orgainised a welcome walk for her school in Wicklow. Raised €212

The A Lust for Life Parenting Podcast

The podcast delves into the intricacies of parenthood, offering a blend of heartfelt conversations, insightful interviews, and real-life parenting anecdotes. "A Lust for Life's Parenting Podcast" is part of the charity’s work to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.

List of Episodes

Shared Stories

You are never alone, no matter how lonely you feel

You are never alone, no matter how lonely you feel

Laura Bardon
When 2020 came to a close, I was going through one of the most difficult periods of my life. Not only were we in another lockdown but I was writing my dissertation from home while also experiencing my first ever ending of a serious relationship
Learning i’m worth getting help

Learning i’m worth getting help

Mike Edgar
I make no secret that I’ve suffered from depression; it’s something that snuck up on me in the form of negative thoughts that chipped away at my self-esteem until I was left feeling worthless. By the time I realised I needed help, I had decided I was not worth it
We all have a story to share

We all have a story to share

Amelhyne O'Regan-Farineau
No matter what point we are in our lives, I believe there is a story inside each of us that can inspire another. The most popular episodes on my podcast – Talk About It – are not of those who are industry professionals, or well-known celebrities
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