Live Events

Exploring what it means to be a man in the modern world

Exploring what it means to be a man in the modern world

Conor and Daragh talk about what it means to be a man, masculinity and dealing with emotion in this honest conversation!
Raising boys to become healthy men

Raising boys to become healthy men

Ciara and Kitty talk about raising boys to become good and healthy men, which is a key factor in encouraging positive mental health habits and attitudes
Bullying and body image in male spaces

Bullying and body image in male spaces

Next up for Men's Health Week is a conversation about bullying and body image in male spaces! Keith & Chris share their experiences of bullying and body dysmorphia
Dealing with stigma around seeking help and going to therapy

Dealing with stigma around seeking help and going to therapy

Kicking off our Men's Health Week Takeover Series! First up, we have Debbie Shaw and Pól Ó Gallchóir talking about dealing with stigma around seeking help and going to therapy
The Gone Past Talking programme

The Gone Past Talking programme

Director of A Lust For Life Ciara O’Connor Walsh talks with Daragh Fleming about the Gone Past Talking Programme - a programme for young people who want to change the world for the better
Loneliness in a ‘connected’ world with Blessing and Katrina

Loneliness in a ‘connected’ world with Blessing and Katrina

We have the amazing Katrina and Blessing on to chat about why they chose their title topic, the different reasons (often complex) people can experience loneliness
Managing your mental health with Eoin Kernan and Brodie S. A. Thompson

Managing your mental health with Eoin Kernan and Brodie S. A. Thompson

In this raw and honest chat, they both reveal their vulnerabilities and experiences of loneliness. They also share some personal tools and tips on how they deal with moments where they feel alone
An open conversation with Keith Walsh and Daragh Fleming

An open conversation with Keith Walsh and Daragh Fleming

You can catch up on the chat Daragh had with Keith. The lads talk about loneliness, coming to terms with needing help, therapy, talking openly and much more!
Diversity and race relations in modern Ireland

Diversity and race relations in modern Ireland

Eric Ehigie and Mamobo Ogoro discussing Diversity and Race Relations in modern Ireland. They chat about the ways in which they would like to see Ireland cultivate a space that embraces diversity, combats hindrances to togetherness
‘How’s Your Head’ manual, and the importance of sport for maintaining a positive mental health

‘How’s Your Head’ manual, and the importance of sport for maintaining a positive mental health

India Kennedy speaks to Dr Niall Muldoon from Ombudsman for Children's Office
One Kind Word

One Kind Word

To highlight and support Anti-Bullying Week 2021: One Kind Word, we reached out to some of our wonderful young people here at A Lust For Life and asked them What 'one kind word would you say to yourself or to a loved one that may be going through a tough time?
The lack of funding, education and knowledge surrounding eating disorders in Ireland

The lack of funding, education and knowledge surrounding eating disorders in Ireland

Keith and Sheila discuss 'The lack of funding, education and knowledge surrounding eating disorders in Ireland' to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Mental health inequalities within the LGBTQIA+ community

Mental health inequalities within the LGBTQIA+ community

Zack, Mairéad, and Anisha discuss Mental Health inequalities within the LGBTQIA+ Community to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Stigma attached to men’s mental health

Stigma attached to men’s mental health

Join Conor and Daragh as they discuss 'Stigma attached to men's mental mealth' to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Equity not Equality in mental health awareness & help

Equity not Equality in mental health awareness & help

Blessing and Favour discuss Equity not Equality in Mental Health Awareness & Help to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Inequalities among the Autism community

Inequalities among the Autism community

Laura discusses inequalities among the Autism Community to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
Accredited Grades, Accounting and Anxiety: Leaving Cert 2021

Accredited Grades, Accounting and Anxiety: Leaving Cert 2021

Amy and Caillum sit down for an honest and open conversation on what it has been like to be a leaving cert student over the last two years!
400 miles triathlon

400 miles triathlon

Ryan talking to Andrea about his quest to complete a 400 mile triathlon from Dublin to London raising funds for A Lust For Life in the process
Finding yourself and getting lost in your element!

Finding yourself and getting lost in your element!

This evening we had Conor and Clair do a takeover of our IG Live! They held an amazing discussion about kindling our fires of passion and using them to guide us on our own mental health journeys
Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive Thoughts

Zack and Mairead talk about their experiences with Intrusive thoughts and OCD and how they have learnt to cope with these thoughts.
The Student Perspective Takeover

The Student Perspective Takeover

Caillum and Amy from The Student Perspective went live to speak about all things Leaving Cert 2021, Mental Health and lots more!
Grieving the Leaving – The Student Perspective on Leaving Cert 2021

Grieving the Leaving – The Student Perspective on Leaving Cert 2021

In this A Lust for Life live webinar, Niall Breslin chats with Cian Costello, Leaving Cert student and host of The Student Perspective Podcast, about what the Leaving Cert students are going through
An Evening With Professor Luke O’Neill and Professor Ian Robertson

An Evening With Professor Luke O’Neill and Professor Ian Robertson

A Lust for Life’s ‘Hunt for Hope’ campaign officially launched with an online event ‘An Evening With’ Professor Luke O’Neill and Professor Ian Robertson hosted by Paula McLoughlin
A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact:
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
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Samaritans
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
Childline
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CHILDLINE
1800 666666
A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
.........................................................................
Childline
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
.........................................................................
Samaritans
CHILDLINE
1800 666666
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Howaya! We hope you’re enjoying A Lust for Life. While you are here… can we ask you a favour?
We know, we know, pop ups are absolutely no craic. But seeing as you are here anyway, which means you must be a sound head, we thought we’d tap you on the shoulder and ask for your help
We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Please do continue to support us so we can provide future generations in Ireland with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them as they grow
Make a one-time or regular donation