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.
Everyone can get involved in the Hello, How Are You? campaign on May 15th
There are so many ways you can join in as an individual.
Pick up the phone and call a family member or friend, or meet someone for coffee. Ask them the question, and use the Hello Framework to guide your conversation.
You may want to attend or support a Hello, How Are You? event in your local area. Find one here.
You might decide you would like to organise an event in your community. Register your event.
Or you can use the campaign as an opportunity to check in with yourself to really reflect on how you are
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
For more information on the campaign – click here