Frank and Walters help launch new mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign

national | miscellaneous | event notice Sunday June 17, 2007 18:48 by Info - Events

New campaign launch

Funded by and in partnership with Console, Turning the Tide on Suicide (3T's) and the National Office for Suicide Prevention, the 'Tough Times' campaign aims to de-stigmatise mental health issues and promote help seeking behavior whilst signposting young people to appropriate support avenues through www.spunout.ie.

The campaign will be based on the 'Tough Times' TV advert, researched and produced by Kairos Communications, and airs for 2 weeks from June 19th. It will also involve a postering and online marketing campaign.

The Franks

The launch takes place in Whelan's of Wexford Street, Dublin on Tuesday June 19 th from 3pm. to 4.30pm

The event will be launched by RTE's Aidan Power and features live performances from Cork's finest rockers 'The Frank and Walters' plus very special guests.