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Five Ways to Wellbeing – Mental Health Ireland

Mental Health Ireland The Five Ways to wellbeing was developed by the New Economics Foundation in 2008. This project was an evidence review of the most beneficial ways to looking after and improving our mental health and wellbeing.Each of the Five Ways have been shown to make a positive difference in how we feel and […]

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The 5 C’s of Positive Youth Development | Positive Coaching Alliance

Positive Coaching Alliance Dr. Richard M. Lerner is a PCA National Advisory Board Member and professor of psychology at Tufts University, occupying the Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science. Also at Tufts, he directs the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development. In this video clip, Dr. Lerner talks about the 5 C’s of Positive

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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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Self-harm and suicide in young people: Risk and protective factors, and evidence-based interventions – Professor Ella Arensman

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.

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How can Anam Cara support me?

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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Art is community 1! #youarenotalone

First Fortnight – The Art of Mental Health There is something really special about unite forty different nationalities around a common hobby. You need to develop a bond among these people and make them feel as part of the team, sharing experiences, fears and desires to keep the group together. If this is not difficult

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Art is communication 2! #youarenotalone

First Fortnight – The Art of Mental Health There are people that just not fit their own culture and costumes. Although you can think is insane do not feel comfortable with things that are usual for your family, neighbours and friends is more normal than you think, and you are not alone on this. Today’s

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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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