Mental Health Ireland promotes positive mental health and wellbeing to all individuals and communities, and through our network of Mental Health Associations, we support people who experience mental health difficulties on their journey of recovery.Mental Health Ireland's vision is for an Ireland where mental health is valued as being an essential part of personal wellbeing and the health of the nation. Mental Health Ireland will lead the way in informing Irish society’s understanding of mental health and fostering a culture where people with mental health difficulties are respected and supported. Our values and beliefs underpin everything we do: • We believe that everyone is entitled to inclusion in society and opportunity for personal fulfillment; • We believe in the right of everyone to be treated with dignity, respect and equality; • We believe in the right of those experiencing mental health difficulties to be supported in their recovery; • We are committed to transparency in our work and compliance with the highest ethical standards. As a member of the general public it is highly desirable that you should learn as much as you can about the importance of mental health and recognise and deal with causes of stress and other factors leading to mental health issues. Remember that sometime in your life, you, a member of your family or a friend could experience a mental health difficulty and your understanding and help could be of tremendous support.