
What is Lived Experience?
This World Mental Health Day the theme is ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change’ – but what is lived experience? And how is it applied in Aware Services and Supports?

This World Mental Health Day the theme is ‘Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change’ – but what is lived experience? And how is it applied in Aware Services and Supports?

Depression is a common mood condition and any one of us, irrespective of age, gender or background can be affected. Learn the symptoms and signs Aware use to recognise it, using the FESTIVAL acronym.


We see PPI as a central pillar of research into contemporary understandings in mental health. Find out more about getting involved.

We collaborate on research in depression, bipolar and anxiety with academic partners, clinical services and fellow voluntary organisations.


This poem is by Siedbh Lonergan about her experience with depression and anxiety

UCD researchers have found schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that affect about 65 million people worldwide. These illnesses usually emerge in early adulthood but by the time they’re diagnosed, there’s often already a lot of disability. The

19 August 2021 Aware are proud to be charity partner for the #ICU4U Memorial Cycle & Event on 2-3 Sep. Medical staff in Ireland and N.I. will remember the 7000+ lives lost to Covid-19 while aiming to raise €150k for those