Ahead of Pieta Darkness into Light 2022, broadcaster and mental health advocate Keith Walsh is speaking about the importance of speaking out and asking for help if you feel you need it.
Keith is releasing a special two-part podcast featuring conversations with Darkness into Light Ambassadors Shane Carthy and Louise Cooney, discussing their personal stories, why they feel so strongly about the event, as well as the importance for everyone to try and look after their mental health.
Keith feels it's important that all people, young and old, feel that they can reach out.
"The more spaces we create where people can be vulnerable and honest about their struggles with mental health, the better - when we hear that others struggle too, we know we're not alone and it gives us all the permission to put our hand up and say we need help."
Lifestyle Blogger and Pieta #Dil2022 Ambassador Louise Cooney and Keith share a conversation about the importance of breaking the stigma about mental health struggles.
Louise says she has had to find tools to deal with her own struggles with anxiety:
"When I learned how important it is to take care of it, I took it very seriously. Honestly, it made no difference to my life - only that it made my life easier."
Louise says that she feels a very personal connection to Pieta Darkness into Light:
"It's something we've always done together as a family. It's a gorgeous walk. It really does fill you with hope and allows you to reflect..."
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Pieta Darkness Into Light 2022: Podcast Special with Keith Walsh is available on the RTÉ Radio Player, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
