What is the 'Hello, How Are You' Campaign?

Hello, How Are You? is a campaign about connection and engaging in open conversations about mental health. The campaign asks individuals, communities, workplaces, friends & family to say Hello and ask the question ‘How Are You?’ in a meaningful way. Asking this small question and having one conversation can make a real difference in someone’s life. Creating, maintaining and staying connected with others helps tackle loneliness, creates a sense of belonging and purpose and builds relationships.

You don’t need to be an expert to have a meaningful conversation. By using the HELLO Steps you can feel supported in asking the question. Let’s make saying Hello and asking How Are You? an everyday question that keeps us connected.

Mental Health Ireland anticipates this campaign:

• Improving awareness & understanding of mental health
• Normalising and increasing confidence in starting conversations about mental health
• Reducing loneliness and enhancing connections for people
• Expanding signposting to services
• Creating a greater sense of community
• Leading to earlier help-seeking / help-finding

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