PSYCHED Cork

PSYCHED Cork PSYCHED believes mental health belongs at the centre of workplace safety and well-being, not on the sidelines.

Initiative of Cork Healthy Cities & Counties, supported by Healthy Ireland, Cork City & County Councils, the HSE, UCC and community partners.

🔶 Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace 🔷 Recent worldwide awareness events have highlighted the growing importance o...
30/11/2025

🔶 Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace 🔷

Recent worldwide awareness events have highlighted the growing importance of mental health in the workplace, reminding us of the significant progress society has made in understanding, discussing, and supporting mental wellbeing.

As our ways of working continue to evolve, so too does the recognition of mental health challenges and the crucial role employers play in fostering a supportive environment.

According to a Healthy Workplace Ireland survey (March 2023):

▫️ 1 in 5 Irish firms have experienced mental health–related issues in the past year.

▫️ 76% of employers agree that they have a responsibility to support employee mental health.

To continue this positive momentum, we are offering a free training session designed to help employers and staff start meaningful conversations about mental health in their workplaces.

🔶 Introduction to PSYCHED: Mental Health Awareness Training for Staff of Workplaces 🔷

Course Aims:

▫️ Stimulate open conversations about mental health in the workplace

▫️ Encourage employers in Cork and Kerry to engage with staff and set achievable goals for positive mental health improvement

Date: Tuesday, 2nd December 2025
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Venue: Silversprings Clayton Hotel
Cost: Free of charge

👉 Register now : bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-s4rwk-20251202093000

Recognising mental health as a workplace priority is a great start. But it’s action, not intention, that transforms cult...
23/10/2025

Recognising mental health as a workplace priority is a great start. But it’s action, not intention, that transforms culture.

Just one small step can be the spark that creates lasting change.

At PSYCHED, we’re encouraging Irish employers, especially in trade and professional sectors to take that next step by:

âś… Embedding accountability at leadership level
âś… Equipping managers and peer champions to support teams
âś… Reducing stigma through open culture and policy
âś… Addressing workload, bullying, and disconnecting respectfully
âś… Making support channels and wellness visible and accessible

Check out the full article on our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/all-takes-spark-psychedcork-d5ldc/

When we treat mental health as a core part of workplace safety, we build organisations where people thrive, not just survive.

Download our free policy guide, tools, and resources at www.psychedworkplace.ie

Tag employers that you think would benefit from these resources in the comments, or share this post with them.

17/10/2025

Our last video in this series for address the alarming reality that 80% of suicides are male. This is why we decided to focus on male dominated industries for the month of October - to draw attention to mental health in the workplace and to encourage companies to offer the support now, rather than wait until it's too late.

Mick Whelan highlights the fact that one in four people will seek support for their mental health. That's 25% of your workforce, and you might not even know that they're struggling.

We've seen improvements in recent years, but there's a long way to go.

We're calling on our PSYCHED Champions to and spread the PSYCHED message to their industry contacts, especially those in male-dominated industries for .

University College Cork, Safefood, Westgate Foundation, PepsiCo,

Healthy Ireland
HSE Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities
Cork City Council
Cork County Council

16/10/2025

The third video on our series with Mick Whelan for highlights how PSYCHED can support with mental health in the workplace.

PSYCHED stands for Positive Support You Can Have Every Day. It's focused on supporting companies to foster a healthy workplace, through gentle conversations and support initiatives. It about collaboration, not ticking boxes.

To realise this mission, we'd love to see more companies getting involved, attending workshops, sharing ideas and becoming PSYCHED champions. Reach out and get involved at www.psychedworkplace.ie.

Please continue to share PSYCHED's message with your industry partners in Cork and Kerry.

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
HSE Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities
Healthy Ireland

15/10/2025

In part 2 of this series, Mick Whelan speaks about why positive mental health should be a key priority for the Health and Safety industry. We're often strong on the safety side, but not always as strong on the health side.

His advice is simple but powerful. All it takes is a simple conversation, make time for a chat.

A healthy workforce, both physically and mentally, is a more productive workforce.

Please join us in sharing the PSYCHED message with your contacts in the areas of trades, manufacturing and construction.

IITC, Cork Builders Providers, Md O Sheas

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
HSE Ireland
Healthy Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities

14/10/2025

Mick Whelan was studying at University College Cork when he first came across PSYCHED through Daniel Flynn. He was very aware of the lack of mental health support in the construction sector, so decided to do his dissertation on the need for initiatives like PSYCHED.

On completion, he joined the steering group of PSYCHED because of his first-hand experience of the impact of negative mental health. Since then, he's made it his mission to spread the word about mental health and reduce the stigma.

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
Cork Healthy Cities
HSE Ireland
Healthy Ireland

Trades, manufacturing, and construction are the backbone of Ireland, building our homes, roads, and communities. But beh...
13/10/2025

Trades, manufacturing, and construction are the backbone of Ireland, building our homes, roads, and communities. But behind the scaffolding and machinery lies a quieter, more fragile structure: the mental health of the workforce.

In this male-dominated sector, challenges like long hours, job insecurity, isolation, and stigma create the perfect storm for stress and burnout.

Nearly 80% of suicides in Ireland are men, and construction workers are heavily represented in that number. It’s time to act.

We need to treat mental health as a core part of site safety, by training managers to recognise distress, fostering open conversations, and building workplaces where asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

This week, as part of World Mental Health Awareness Month, PSYCHED is highlighting Mental Health Champions like Mick Whelan Safety Services, who are leading the way in creating safer, healthier work environments for all.

Read our full article over on our LinkedIn Channel and keep an eye out for Mick’s video series this week and learn how your workplace can take the next step.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mental-health-irish-trades-manufacturing-construction-psychedcork-aqbae/

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
HSE Ireland
Healthy Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day.Mental health and work are closely linked. A supportive work environment...
10/10/2025

Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day.

Mental health and work are closely linked. A supportive work environment fosters mental health, providing purpose and stability. But poor working conditions can harm mental well-being, reducing both job satisfaction and productivity.

Are you PSYCHED to be a mental health promoting workplace?

PSYCHED means Positive Support You Can Have Every Day and aims:

1. To stimulate conversations in the workplace that lead to a better understanding of mental health

2. To encourage employers to engage with staff to promote and foster mental health in the workplace by setting goals for positive improvement

3. To celebrate and share commitment, good practice and innovation in mental health promotion in the workplace.

Visit https://psychedworkplace.ie/ to check out the range of resources we have available to help you take the right steps towards positive mental health in your workplace.

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
HSE Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities
Healthy Ireland

The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health and WellbeingSleep isn’t just rest, it’s a vital foundation for our physical a...
06/10/2025

The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s a vital foundation for our physical and mental health. Quality sleep improves focus, mood, and emotional resilience, while long-term sleep deprivation increases stress, anxiety, and burnout risk.

Join Dr Anna O’Sullivan, Senior Clinical Psychologist, for “All Things Sleep”, a free in-person workshop exploring the science of sleep, how it changes across life stages, and practical strategies to improve sleep quality.

🗓️ Wednesday, 8th October, 2pm to 4:30pm
đź“Ť The Rose Hotel, Tralee
🎟️ Free of charge, limited places available.

đź”— Register here: https://bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-sdcm-20251008140000

Let’s build workplaces where wellbeing starts with a good night’s sleep.

Healthy Ireland
HSE Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities
Cork City Council
Cork County Council

October is Mental Health Awareness MonthAccording to the World Health Organization, mental health and work are closely l...
06/10/2025

October is Mental Health Awareness Month

According to the World Health Organization, mental health and work are closely linked.

A supportive work environment fosters mental health, providing purpose and stability. But poor working conditions can harm mental well-being, reducing both job satisfaction and productivity.

Join us in building positive workplace cultures with PSYCHED.

Sign up for Online Introduction to PSYCHED - Mental Health Awareness Training for Staff of Workplaces

This training is open to all participants from workplaces from Cork and Kerry. Its goals are to stimulate conversations in the workplace leading to a better understanding of mental health and to encourage employers from Cork and Kerry to engage with staff to promote and foster mental health in the workplace by setting goals for positive improvement.

Tuesday, 7th October, 9:30am – 1pm
Free of charge, delivered via MS Teams
Register now: https://bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-sd8x-20251007093000

All Things Sleep

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
Healthy Ireland
HSE Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities


As we all settle back into the work and school routine after the summer, it's important to keep on top of our mental hea...
21/09/2025

As we all settle back into the work and school routine after the summer, it's important to keep on top of our mental health, and work places play a crucial role in supporting their staff's mental health and wellbeing.

PSYCHED is here to support your workplace with a range of mental health resources.

Online Introduction to PSYCHED - Mental Health Awareness Training for Staff of Workplaces

PSYCHED is delighted to support Kerry Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fest taking place on the 4th of October to the 11th of October 2025 and will run the following trainings during this week. Please note registration to all courses is on a first come, first served basis, don’t delay in registering. This training is open to all participants from workplaces from Cork and Kerry.

Its goals are to stimulate conversations in the workplace leading to a better understanding of mental health and to encourage employers from Cork and Kerry to engage with staff to promote and foster mental health in the workplace by setting goals for positive improvement.

Tuesday, 7th October, 9:30am – 1pm

Free of charge, delivered via MS Teams

Register now: https://bookwhen.com/healthpromotiontraining/e/ev-sd8x-20251007093000

Cork City Council
Cork County Council
HSE Ireland
Healthy Ireland
Cork Healthy Cities

Meet Our Champions: Cliste HospitalityWe’re delighted to recognise Cliste Hospitality for their continued commitment to ...
07/08/2025

Meet Our Champions: Cliste Hospitality

We’re delighted to recognise Cliste Hospitality for their continued commitment to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

As part of the PSYCHED network, Cliste Hospitality is helping lead the way in Ireland’s hospitality sector, an industry known for its fast pace and high demands. Their involvement shows that mental health matters in every work environment, from office teams to front-line service roles.

Thank you to the Cliste team for being part of the PSYCHED movement and for championing mental health in hospitality.

Cork City Council
Cork County Council

HSE Ireland


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