Being a student with ADHD can be overwhelming at times. Listen to Felice’s story as she talks about trouble with time management, her least favorite subject in school, and being misunderstood. She also shares which fidget/sensory toys she uses to improve focus.
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Storytelling Talking about your own mental health journey can inspire others to make changes in their own lives. Storytelling is an important part of advocacy, and there are many ways you can go about it. Check out the Balancing Our Minds Inspiring Action toolkit for ways you can start advocating for mental health in your
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How to spot a Panic Attack This video will explain how to spot a panic attack. Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explain the effects of a panic attack and what you should do when you or someone you’re with has one. Operation Ouch is a science show for kids that is full of experiments and
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Safer Nightlife Programme Host Nicki Killeen talks to Project Manager working on HSE Emerging Drugs Trends, we hear all about the HSE Safer Nightlife Programme which was set up to reduce the harm of drugs used in “nightlife” settings and at music festivals in particular. Nicki shares her insights on the pilot work done at
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Understanding ADHD Understanding ADHD is crucial for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals in order to provide effective support and interventions for individuals with ADHD ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects children but can continue into adulthood. It is characterized by difficulties in paying attention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. People with ADHD
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Self-Acceptance Caitlin shares her experience in finding self-acceptance as she grew up adapting to Irish culture. Caitlin Faye Maniti, 19, has been living in Donegal for 15 years, but was born in the Philippines, moving to Ireland with her parents when she was just four years old. Caitlin’s talks about her struggle to feel accepted
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Exam Anxiety The sun is coming out and the exam anxiety is building. In this episode of Owning It, the host is joined by Mary Bradley. Mary specialises in teen wellbeing. She’s been a secondary school teacher for 10 years and is also a trained breathwork and meditation instructor and life coach. Mary works with
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Spunout In this episode we talk to Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut.ie, the youth information website. The discussion covers a broad range of issues that young people are seeking information on through the website. Ian describes how the organisation has developed and learned by working with young people to give insights and offer support with
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Understanding a Transgender Young Person Wishing to help in understanding a transgender young person in Ireland. A collaboration between Jigsaw Youth Advocates and students of the Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin. This animation tells the story of a young person as they are discovering who they are and shows
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