Green Ribbon Webinars

As part of our annual Green Ribbon campaign, Shine will host a series of free lunchtime webinars every Wednesday in September from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

Each 60-minute session explores key issues in mental health stigma with expert speakers and Shine Ambassadors, offering insights, lived experience and practical ways we can all help end stigma.

All of the webinars are now available to register for now, click the title of the webinar to access:

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‍Ireland in Conversation: Supporting Mental Health in Rural Ireland

Wednesday, 2nd September - 12.30pm-1.30pm

This webinar is the first in Shine's 2026 Ireland in Conversation webinar series and focuses on the importance of connection, community and open conversations in supporting mental health in rural Ireland. The discussion will explore how rural communities can help reduce isolation, challenge stigma and create environments where people feel supported, included and able to seek help when needed.

Panellists:
  • George Graham, Awareness Head to Toe
  • Mona O'Donoghue Concannon, Honorary Secretary, ICSA; Chair, Women in Agriculture Stakeholders Group
  • Maria Walsh MEP
  • Enda Egan, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Men's Sheds Association

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Ireland in Conversation: Let's Talk Workplace Mental Health

Wednesday, 9th September - 12.30pm-1.30pm

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Psychosis, Stigma and Recovery: What Ireland Needs to Change

Wednesday, 16th September - 12.30pm-1.30pm

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Ireland in Conversation: Conversations about Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Wednesday, 23rd September - 12.30pm-1.30pm

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Ireland in Conversation: Commissioning Mental Health Stories in Ireland – A Perspective from the Media

Wednesday, 30th September - 12.30pm-1.30pm

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