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. _ […]
Coping with change – Samaritans Read More »
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
St Patrick’s Mental Health: Mental Health Support Systems Read More »
“She was doing as good a job as she could do” Ally Golden spent her childhood caring for her mum who had mental health issues. Now author of the book, A Good Soldier, Ally chats to Ellen about the impact her mum’s illness had on her and the support she wishes she’d had. Stay in
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Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in partnership with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) have launched a short, engaging video providing information to youth and children who have a parent with a mental illness.
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Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying resources have been created by a team of animators, children, teachers and clinicians, and is being taught to year 5 and 6 children around the UK. For more resources, including the free
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Exams can cause a lot of anxiety for many students. Exam time can be stressful, and many students struggle with the pressure from their school, their parents, or even themselves. Exams can cause a lot of anxiety for many students. Exam time can be stressful, and many students struggle with the pressure from their school,
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St Patrick’s Mental Health Services Podcasts Professor Jim Lucey was on Today With Sean O’Rourke on Tuesday 13 November 2018 talking about the reasons why students dropout of college and what can be done.
Challenge of moving from second to third level education – St Patrick’s MHS Read More »
A practical guide for parents, carers and educators of young people who self-harm Siobhán Leijen, Centre Manager, Pieta Midland.Sinead Raftery, Clinical Manager, Pieta House West and Ballina Outreach Service.
Self-harm and suicide in young people: Risk and protective factors, and evidence-based interventions – Professor Ella Arensman – Chief Scientist with the National Suicide Research Foundation, Ireland and Research Professor with the School of Public Health, University College Cork.
