Today, the 20th of March 2019 is the International Day of Happiness and whilst it doesn’t grant you a day off work or a break from your everyday responsibilities, You can also have a think on what others have to say about happiness and hopefully you will have a happy day too….. “Happiness is when what you…
The Momo challenge is a new viral game that has been doing the rounds in Spanish-speaking nations for up to two years and it now appears to be Irelands turn. On the surface it appears to be some kind of social media “game” crossed with urban legend; users are presented with a set of challenges that get…
When you find out that someone you know is going through a crisis and you want to support them, make contact call, email offer to visit. People in crisis often feel alone and isolated and appreciate when others reach out to them. Think of yourself as a vessel filled with love and support that you are…
The Internet can be a very positive experience for young people They can use it to research homework communicate with other young people and play interactive games. But online access also comes with risks, like inappropriate content cyberbullying and online predators. Cyber bullying involves unwanted messages, images, audio or video sent by electronic means to…
How do you explain your feelings and worries? Who can help you if you are too shy to ask for help? Does anyone notice when it feels like your world is falling apart? Young people all have different levels of resilience and different ways of responding to and recovering from stressful times. They also have…
No matter how much you might be looking forward to it in theory, leaving home is always a bit hard. The chance to make new friends, have new experiences and be more independent is really exciting, but it’s also OK to be feeling scared, homesick or lonely. Leaving the familiar behind is tough for anyone,…
Wexford Comhairle na nÓg are organising a 5k Colour Run at Wexford Racecourse on Sunday 16th September at 12noon. This is in response to the selection of positive mental health as a topic for Comhairle members. It is an opportunity to highlight the services available to young people around mental health in Co. Wexford and…
Young voices is part of European Structured Dialogue.where young people and decision makers are given a space to discuss and feed into youth policy at national and European level together. Structured Dialogue is a tool to ensure that the opinion of young people is taken into account in defining youth-related policies of the European Union.…
Mental Health Reform is Ireland’s leading national coalition of organisations campaigning to transform mental health and well-being supports in Ireland. Our vision is for an Ireland where people experiencing mental health difficulties can recover their well-being and live a full life in the community. My Voice Matters” is a national survey run by Mental Health Reform(MHR) on mental health…
The First Fortnight mental health arts festival is currently taking place across 17 counties in Ireland for the first two weeks in January. The festival is made up of Arts events aimed at challenging mental health stigma. First Fortnight first began eight years ago by a group of volunteers who saw the need for more…
