#StillJustMe aims to show anyone who might be experiencing mental health difficulties that they are not alone and despite the stigma, there are supports available to them and recovery is always possible.
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On the birthday of Lucia Joyce, James Joyce’s daughter who experienced schizophrenia, we have launched the next stage of our #StillJustMe campaign focussing on psychosis. Psychosis is a distressing difficulty in which thoughts and emotions make it hard to determine what is reality and what is not. http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/still-jus…
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There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts
What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir | TedTalk Read More »
Step into artist Cornelia Geppert’s visually stunning video game “Sea of Solitude,” which explores how battling the “monsters” of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health.
A video game that helps us understand loneliness | Cornelia Geppert | TedTalk Read More »
Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don’t know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually know about its symptoms, causes, and treatments? Anees Bahji investigates. [Directed by Artrake Studio, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Stephen LaRosa].
What is schizophrenia? | Anees Bahji | TedTalk Read More »
Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control. [Directed by Alan Foreman, narrated by Claudia Aguirre].
Does stress cause pimples? | Claudia Aguirre | TedTalk Read More »
There’s a common misconception that if you like to meticulously organize your things, keep your hands clean, or plan out your weekend to the last detail, you might be OCD. In fact, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a serious psychiatric condition that is frequently misunderstood by society and mental health professionals alike. Natascha M. Santos
Debunking the myths of OCD | Dr. Natascha M Santos | TedTalk Read More »
Can a smartphone add a new dimension to fostering mental health? Margaret Morris reveals how subjects successfully interacted with their phones throughout the day — mapping moods, charting physical responses and getting instant ideas on confronting situations — and rather than expressing concerns about privacy, they wanted to share their emotions with others.
The New Sharing of Emotions | Margaret Norris | TedTalk Read More »
Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide. In wealthy nations, just half receive appropriate care, but in developing countries, close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply. Vikram Patel outlines a highly promising approach — training members of communities to give mental health interventions, empowering ordinary people
Mental Health For All By Involving All | Vikram Patel | TedTalk Global 2012 Read More »
In our WIMS Wellbeing Webinar for Young People event on 8 March 2021, Grace Tutty, Occupational Therapist with St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, examined the meaning of self-care and the kinds of daily choices young people can make to look after their wellbeing. Self-care is about daily choices, and making decisions to look after ourselves.
St Louis Secondary School, Monaghan won the Secondary School | Short Film category in our 2020/21 Frame of Mind short film competition. Frame of Mind aims to improve mental health awareness and remove the stigma associated with mental health difficulties. See all our competition winners and find out more at walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/frame-of-mind
Runner-up in the 2020/21 Frame of Mind short film competition went to John the Baptist Community School in County Limerick. Frame of Mind celebrates film as a means to creatively challenge mental health stigma or highlight a positive health message. Find out more at walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/frame-of-mind
