People in the North West are being reminded to reach out for help if they need it over the festive season.
Cllr Paul Taylor says while Christmas time is a happy for most, for some it can be a dark and difficult time.
The message comes as a new adult mental health unit officially opened in Sligo last week.
Cllr Taylor says there are a range of supports available both at a local and national level for people to access not just at Christmas but at any time of the year:
