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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
I wanted to be a filmmaker from a young age. I loved films and the process of filmmaking. I’d read about filmmakers’ careers rising smoothly to the point where they’re regular collaborators with the world’s most successful creatives
The most useful self help advice I’ve ever received
David is a heart driven content creator sharing insights through speaking, music and comedy, drawing inspiration from the various "ups" and "downs" he's had thus far in life
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
India Kennedy speaks to Dr Niall Muldoon from Ombudsman for Children's Office
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 video follows the story of a mental health battle - where sadness is played by the camera itself. It follows the feelings of sadness, dejection, and the determination to make it through to the other side
How to gracefully let go of relationships
The piece covers relationships and how we can navigate the grief and discomfort that arises when letting go of friends, jobs, etc
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
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
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
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
Laura discusses inequalities among the Autism Community to highlight and support World Mental Health Day: Mental Health in an Unequal World
My top self care tips for rough days
Be gentle. David is a heart driven content creator sharing insights through speaking, music and comedy, drawing inspiration from the various "ups" and "downs" he's had thus far in life. He sees all of these experiences as valuable teachers when it comes to living a life of love and grace
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!
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!
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
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
Caillum and Amy from The Student Perspective went live to speak about all things Leaving Cert 2021, Mental Health and lots more!
Jerry Fish, The RTE Concert Orchestra and friends: True Friends
Watch Jerry Fish, the RTE Concert Orchestra and a host of friends come together in harmony for the classic ‘True Friends’
30-year-old filmmaker, Michael Lee Aldridge from Athy, Co. Kildare, created a documentary about mental health. ‘You’re Not Alone’ documentary looks at how someone learns to deal with their mental health struggles
15 minute guided meditation which takes you for a relaxing walk to the shore line of the ocean watching the beautiful waves come and go
As the glitter settles on the proudest month of all, this video remind us why Pride is so important: ‘The Long Road to Pride’. As a nation, Ireland has come so far in the last 26 years
Life is not a marathon, but a series of sprints
If everyday feels like an emergency you are most likely operating in the stress response. This response was designed to last for a short period of time only
Saving lives, one patrol at a time
Limerick Suicide Watch is a Suicide Prevention Group formed in May 2016, we patrol the banks of the River Shannon and the 7 bridges in Limerick City helping people who may be in distress or contemplating suicide
Wellbeing – another fully rounded subject, or just common sense?
In a recent survey commissioned by the Irish Primary Principals Network (IPPN) on children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing over 25% of its members reported
Alice Kiernan and Megan Daly produced a video called Break the Stigma this week, and its taken Twitter by storm. We loved it – the girls have handled the issue sensitively and with respect
This powerful film by Gerard Walsh tells Coco's story. The film speaks to Jackie Fox about her daughter Nicole, or Coco, who died by suicide in January. Jackie and others are campaigning for Coco's Law
I swam in the Atlantic today. Well I say swam, really it was more of a dip. But for me, so long as the head goes in and I float, it counts. It all began last Christmas when my beautiful aunt Pauline gave me a gift of a little book
A Lust for Life contributor John Doran gives this powerful talk on wellbeing in schools. This video is a must-watch for teachers, students, and do you know what? Most adults I know could use this advice too
Mental Health: In Our Own Words
13 people, aged 18-25 talk about what it's like to live with a mental health problem, and what helps them cope
MENTAL FITNESS: Exercise Your Mind
Lawyer and masters rowing champion Matt Knifton blasts through a morning workout, reminding us that exercise is as good for the mind as it is for the body
‘Only You’ – Bressie and The Camden Band’s sound Christmas song for Lusty Lifers
Check out this cover version of Yazoo’s ‘Only You’ filmed and recorded in The Camden Recording Studio in Dublin
Everyone knows how tough it can be to be a teenager sometimes. Soar help young people confront their personal challenges
Dermot and Dave – The Little Book of Sound
Thanks so much to Dermot and Dave for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Dara Quilty – The Little Book of Sound
Thanks so much to Dara Quilty for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Nick Kelly – The Little Book of Sound
Thanks so much to Nick Kelly for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
John Creedon – The Little Book of Sound
Thanks so much to John Creedon for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Laura Whitmore – The Little Book of Sound
Thanks so much to Laura Whitmore for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Eoghan McDermott – The Little Book of Sound
Eoghan McDermott is sound out. He even offered a student his spare room during our #SoundEffect campaign
Sinead Burke – The Little Book of Sound
Massive thanks to our Ambassador Sinead Burke for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Jack Reynor – The Little Book of Sound
Massive thanks to our Ambassador Jack Reynor for supporting us launch #TheLittleBookOfSound
Steve Garrigan – The LittleBook of Sound
Thanks so much to Steve Garrigan from Kodaline for supporting #TheLittleBookofSound
Grab a copy of The Little Book of Sound
We are thrilled that our first publication #TheLittleBookofSound is now available
Jack Reynor – A Lust For Life Ambassador
The A Lust for Life team are delighted to announce our new Ambassadors Jack Reynor and Sinéad Burke
Sinéad Burke – A Lust For Life Ambassador
The A Lust for Life team are delighted to announce our new Ambassadors Jack Reynor and Sinéad Burke
Trigger Warning – If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this video (which relates to suicide and mental health) please reach out for help
‘We will let no life be worth less’
Street artist Joe Caslin, known for his large-scale black and white drawings, has released a compelling and emotive short film entitled ‘The Volunteers - We will let no life be worth less’
Controlled Drugs & Harm Reduction Bill 2017
The Seanad will be debating our Controlled Drugs & Harm Reduction Bill on May 31st 2017. Why do we think it's so important? Watch this short video to find out. You can find more information about the bill
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
How might your life be better with less? MINIMALISM: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGS examines the many flavors of minimalism
‘Reach Out, Speak Out’ – Foróige Mayfield LDATF Project
The group approached Foróige Youth Worker Deirdre Dennigan with their concerns about the high rates of teenage bullying, anxiety, depression and suicide
Mindfulness allows us to see our thoughts and feelings as they really are, freeing us from old ways of thinking. Want to give it a try? Download our app for guided meditations and other mindfulness-building activities designed by experts
Some Cork schoolboys have lessons to teach us about dealing with emotions and stress. In recent years most of the emphasis in mental health education has been on teenagers and adults, with less focus on children
In a busy life, Copi is a father who tries to teach the right way to his son, Paste. But... what is the correct path? like is an animated short film directed by Daniel Martinez Lara and co-directed by Rafa Cano Mendez
Colm O’ Gorman speaks at Saoirse
Colm O' Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland speaks at Saoirse | Freedom - a Trailblaze experience live at Kilmainham Gaol on Easter Monday 2017
Sunny Jacobs speaking at Saoise
Sunny Jacobs speaking at Saoise | Freedom on Easter Monday at Kilmainham Gaol. Saoirse was brought to you by The Trailblazery with the kind support of Creative Ireland, OPW, Dublin City Council + Catapult
Lynn Ruane speaking at Saoise | Freedom on Easter Monday at Kilmainham Gaol. Saoirse was bright to you by The Trailblazery with the kind support of Creative Ireland, OPW , Dublin City Council + Catapult
Diarmuid Lyng speaks at Saoirse
Diarmuid Lyng (teacher, facilitator, Gaeilgeoir) speaks at Saoirse | Freedom - a Trailblaze experience live at Kilmainham Gaol on Easter Monday 2017
Razan Ibraheem speaks at Saoirse
Razan Ibraheem speaks at Saoirse | Freedom - a Trailblaze experience live at Kilmainham Gaol on Easter Monday 2017. Razan Ibraheem is a Syrian born journalist. She came over to Ireland to do her MA (ELT) at the University of Limerick
Tavengwa Tavengwa speaks at Saoirse
Tavengwa Tavengwa speaks at Saoirse | Freedom - a Trailblaze experience live at Kilmainham Gaol on Easter Monday 2017. Tavengwa Tavengwa is a Director in EY advising clients
Visit childline.org.uk or cybermentors.org.uk or thinkuknow.co.uk for information, help and support. Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you
Aaron Bastani on Mental Health & Masculinity
Aaron Bastani talks mental health, masculinity and shares his own experience with depression. This is part of our ongoing Mental Health Focus
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi asks, What makes a life worth living? Noting that money cannot make us happy, he looks to those who find pleasure and lasting satisfaction in activities that bring about a state of flow
Sonder: The Realization That Everyone Has A Story
sonder - n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own. Narrated, written, directed, edited and coined by John Koenig
Wake Up and Walk! Join us for Darkness Into Light on May 6th
Walk or run with us on May 6th for Darkness Into Light, and join the global movement against suicide. Darkness Into Light (DIL) is Pieta House’s flagship annual fundraising
Dan Gilbert: The surprising science of happiness
Dan Gilbert, author of Stumbling on Happiness, challenges the idea that we’ll be miserable if we don’t get what we want
Practical tips for parents to help keep children safer online
Over the last year, we have spoken directly to thousands of children as well as many of their parents, teachers and school principals
School replaces detention with meditation
An elementary school in Baltimore is using meditation instead of traditional punishments. The school says the program has helped reduce behavior problems
If You Want To Recover From an Eating Disorder
What she said. If You Want To Recover from an Eating Disorder
The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong
Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don't know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health
Why Mindfulness Is A Superpower
Practicing mindfulness is one of the single most powerful things you can do for your wellbeing. Want to give it a try?
‘This is our Ireland’ speech at Axis Theatre
Ever the alchemist, Dean Scurry got Damien Dempsey, John Connors, Maverick Sabre and me to work with a group of remarkable young men at The Axis Theatre in Ballymun
Jerry Fish ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ for A Lust For Life’s ‘Songs In The Key...
Watch the inimitable Jerry Fish perform Christmas classic ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ accompanied by the Camden Players
May Kay ‘Winter Wonderland’ for A Lust For Life’s ‘Songs In The Key Of Positivity’
Watch the wonderful May Kay perform Christmas classic ‘Winter Wonderland’ accompanied by the Camden Players
Róisín O ‘Please Come Home For Christmas’ for A Lust For Life’s ‘Songs In The Key Of...
Watch the amazing Róisín O perform Christmas classic ‘Please Come Home For Christmas’ accompanied by the incredible Camden Players
Sinéad Burke interviews Linda Allen, author of ‘See you in two minutes Ma’ for A Lust for...
Sinéad Burke AKA Minnie Melange interviews Linda Allen author of ‘See you in two minutes Ma’
Just breathe – Calming breaths for anxious minds
Try to take a full deep breath in through your nose, fill your lungs up and exhale out through your mouth and feel a big release
The Irish Men’s Sheds Association
Three years on from receiving an Impact Award from Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, we take a look at the fantastic work of The Irish Men's Sheds Association
We hope that you like this video! It's something a little different, but we wanted to try something new so hopefully you guys will like it too!
Worry AKA the crazy sh*t you think about
No one chooses to worry. It is a primal attempt to protect us from life's worst case scenarios. A little worry is okay. It encourages us to think problems through and be prepared
We all adopt and identify with specific roles in life, whether it's mother/father, brother/sister, etc. As we get older, these roles may halt our ability to understand our own needs and find healthy ways to get those needs met
Sneaky Yoga fix – Gentle Yoga moves for confined space or time
Alarms, texts, emails, traffic, phone-calls, noise, bills, cash machines, queues, traffic, emails. Just an average few hours in your day?
‘Sorry seems to be the hardest word'. I disagree. I think No is the hardest word, saying No to unreasonable demands; saying No to unhealthy behaviours and attitudes; and saying No to the critical inner dialog which plagues everyone at some point
