Mental Health Ireland today announces the return of Hello, How Are You? On Friday, May 15, a national campaign encouraging people across Ireland to start meaningful conversations about mental health.
Now in its fifth year, the campaign continues to grow as a powerful reminder of the importance of connection, helping to tackle loneliness, build a sense of belonging, and encourage early help-seeking through awareness and signposting to supports.
Mental Health Ireland is inviting everyone across Ireland and beyond to take a moment to say hello and really check in.
This campaign is built on a simple but powerful idea: that a genuine “Hello, how are you?” can be the start of meaningful connection, understanding, and support. Asking the question and truly listening can help reduce stigma and remind us all that we are not alone.
At the heart of this year’s campaign is ambassador Eric Roberts, highlighting the importance of genuine connection. “It’s such a simple question, ‘Hello, how are you?’, but it carries incredible power,” he said.
Using the HELLO Steps can help: Say Hello, Engage, Listen, Learn, and give time.
To mark the campaign, Mental Health Ireland has partnered with Hairy Baby to launch a limited-edition T-shirt supporting their work.
On Friday, May 15, events will take place nationwide, from coffee mornings to community gatherings, all starting with one simple question: “How are you?
