To promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.

Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation which was established in 1966 as the Mental Health Association of Ireland. There are 104 local Mental Health Associations currently affiliated to Mental Health Ireland. While they are autonomous, they share the mission of MHI and participate in projects organised at national level. Local MHAs are active in assisting to meet the mental health needs of the population of their own areas.

Providing information and training
Campaigning and advocating
Research on mental health topics
Advocacy
Mental Health Promotion