Emotional Wellbeing

School-Link: Caring for the mental health needs of children and young people

HNEkidshealth School-Link (School-Link) is an intiative between NSW Health and the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) to work together to improve the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of children and young people in NSW. The Initiative equips school and TAFE staff to more confidently identify and manage emerging mental health issues in their students […]

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Alfred & Shadow – A short story about emotions

Alfred is in love. He is also angry, shameful, scared, sad and lonely. His good friend Joy supports him in his constant fight against Shadow. Join the fight! And maybe you will discover something new about your own emotions along the way. This is an educational film about emotions. The script is written by psychologist

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Five Ways for Tough Times: The Five Ways to Wellbeing

Mental Health Ireland Mental Health Ireland Development Officer John talks about the Five Ways to Wellbeing can help protect our mental health and wellbeing during tough times. They are: Connect; Take Notice; Be Active; Keep Learning; Give.

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Five Ways for Tough Times: Give

Mental Health Ireland The Mental Health Ireland team across the country want to share some of the ways they’re minding their mental health and wellbeing during this time. Our Development Officer Nicki tells us how Giving back to others has been an important part of feeling better and looking after her own mental wellbeing lately.

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What is Depression? | Therapist Aid

Therapist Aid Major depressive disorder is a mental illness with symptoms that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Depression is widespread, but poorly understood. This video provides an overview of what depression actually is including discussion of symptoms, causes, and treatment. Created by Therapist Aid (https://www.TherapistAid.com)Music: “Water Lily” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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What can help us on our journey of grief – Anam Cara

Anam Cara provides information, resources and bereavement support after the death of a child of any age and through all circumstances to all bereaved parents. Anam Cara have developed innovative online video vignettes to give bereaved mothers and fathers the opportunity to hear an experienced bereavement professional, who is also a bereaved mother, talk about

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#MindYourSelfie Classroom Presentation on Mental Health | Secondary Schools (St Patrick’s MHS)

This classroom presentation hosted by child and adolescent psychotherapist, Dr Colman Noctor, is designed to educate students in secondary school about how they can take care of their own mental health. The presentation gives meaningful and practical ways that young people can look after their wellbeing. Topics covered include everything from building resilience and valuing

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