An Online Mental Health & Wellbeing Festival For Young People in Donegal

Explore themed festival stages, at iconic locations across Donegal,  packed with inspirational talks and tips to look after your mental health & wellbeing. Created in partnership with young people from Donegal Youth Council and Jigsaw’s Youth Advisory Panel.

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Festival Stages

Move Your Mood Stage

Bundoran

The more you move the better your mood. Whether you are new to exercise or a fitness fanatic we have tips that you can build into a healthy routine
Move your Mood

People & Planet Stage

Slieve League

Experience powerful stories about connection, loss and discovery on our People & Planet stage.

Inspire Stage

Errigal

We've got inspirational talks from everyday heroes and some more familiar faces, each with a powerful message to share.

Express Yourself Stage

Glenveagh National Park

This stage is all about you. Watch, read and hear from young people across Donegal as they share some of the wonderful ways they express themselves.
Keep Learning

Your Mental Health Stage

Fanad Lighthouse

Find out about the supports and services available to young people and how to access them. You will also hear tips and advice from people who work with young people everyday.
Your Mental Health

Wellness Wall

Grianan of Aileach

How do you 'Mind Your Melon'? Share something you do that makes you feel good or cheers you up when you are feeling down on our Wellness Wall.
Relaxation

Support

Services

Asking for help is a sign of strength. Here are some amazing organisations offering support and information for young people.

Text 50808

Text 50808 is a free 24/7 text service, where you connect with a trained Crisis Volunteer. The Crisis Volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and invite you to share at your own pace. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with.
Text DLMH to 50808
text50808.ie/
Childline

Childline

Childline is open every day and is for all children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
1800 66 66 66
Free Text 50101
www.childline.ie/
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Supported by

Mind your Melon was developed by local mental health charity Connect Mental Health in partnership with Jigsaw Donegal and Foróige. Content has been created in partnership with young people from Donegal Youth Council and Jigsaw’s Youth Advisory Panel.  Mind your Melon is grant aided by the HSE, Healthy Donegal,  and Donegal Local Development CLG.