Emotional Support
Supporting Your Emotional Wellbeing
You Don't Have to Face Things Alone
Living with a pituitary condition can affect far more than your physical health. Many people experience anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, uncertainty, or emotional challenges while navigating diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. At Pituitary Ireland, we believe that emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health.
If you or someone you care about needs additional support, the following trusted organisations provide free or low-cost emotional support, counselling, peer support, education, and crisis services throughout Ireland.
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Samaritans provides confidential emotional support to anyone who needs someone to listen. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, or simply need to talk, their trained volunteers are there without judgement. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-ireland/
Shine
Shine supports people living with mental health challenges and their families through recovery-focused services, one-to-one support, advocacy, education programmes, and family support. Website: https://www.shine.ie/
Grow Mental Health
.Grow offers free peer support groups across Ireland and online, providing a welcoming space where people can share experiences, build resilience, and support one another through life's challenges. Website: https://grow.ie/
Aware
Aware specialises in supporting people affected by depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and related mood conditions. Their services include support groups, education programmes, and a dedicated support line. Website: https://www.aware.ie/
Turn2Me
Turn2Me provides accessible online mental health support through professional counselling, moderated peer support groups, and wellbeing programmes, making help available wherever you are in Ireland. Website: https://turn2me.ie/
Pieta
Pieta offers free professional therapy and crisis intervention for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or severe emotional distress. Support is also available for families and loved ones affected by suicide. Website: https://www.pieta.ie/
Mental Health Ireland
Mental Health Ireland promotes positive mental wellbeing through community programmes, education, information resources, and initiatives that encourage resilience and social connection. Website: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/
Jigsaw
Jigsaw provides free mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25, helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, low mood, stress, relationships, and life transitions through early intervention and professional support. Website: https://jigsaw.ie/
Reaching Out is a Sign of Strength
Seeking support is never a sign of weakness. Whether you need someone to listen, professional counselling, peer support, or urgent help during a difficult time, these organisations are here to support you.
At Pituitary Ireland, we encourage everyone affected by pituitary conditions—including patients, carers, family members, and friends—to prioritise their emotional wellbeing alongside their physical health.
Remember, you are not alone. Help is available, hope is real, and support is only a phone call or click away.
RareMinds Wellbeing Hub
About RareMinds
RareMinds is a specialist charity dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of people affected by rare, genetic and undiagnosed conditions. Their resources have been developed by experienced mental health professionals alongside people with lived experience of rare diseases, providing compassionate, practical and evidence-informed support for the unique challenges faced by rare disease communities. People living with rare pituitary conditions in Ireland can also benefit from these freely available resources.
The RareMinds Wellbeing Hub includes:
- Emotional wellbeing and self-care resources
- Support following diagnosis and managing uncertainty
- Practical strategies for anxiety, stress, grief and loss
- Information on relationships, family life and communicating about your condition
- Guidance on navigating healthcare appointments and services
- Resources for managing pain, fatigue and everyday wellbeing
- Sources of additional support and community connections
- Podcasts, webinars and wellbeing tools that you can access at your own pace
Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with a pituitary condition for many years, the RareMinds Wellbeing Hub offers trusted guidance and practical support to help you care for your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Visit the RareMinds Wellbeing Hub:
https://www.rareminds.org/wellbeing-hub/
