Youth Section
A young person’s story about mental health medication
Isabel shares her story on her mental health journey and how medication helped her.
Coping with change – Samaritans
When you go off to sixth form, college or uni, or look for a job, it’s common to feel a bit lost and lonely. So it’s good to have some ideas about how you’ll look after yourself. With special thanks to Samaritans of Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, who funded this animation. _ …
St Patrick’s Mental Health: Mental Health Support Systems
When you’re going through or recovering from a mental health difficulty, knowing you have a group of people to support you can be a huge boost and reassurance. Family, friends and carers can be there to listen, to share, and to help you recognise when you might need some extra support. You might also find …
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Benefits of Journaling | Wellbeing Session
Journaling is the practice of keeping a diary or journal that explores your thoughts and feelings around the events of your life. It can be a really useful tool for stress reduction, self-knowledge, emotional healing and more. Dr Declan Lyons, Consultant Psychiatrist at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, takes us through the power of journaling …
How can I support a friend who is stressed? | JIGSAW
Alice, Jigsaw Youth Advisory Panel member and Sinead, Jigsaw Clinician talk about the effects of stress and how to support a friend who is stressed.