Raising a psychologically healthy teenager
We are all aware that the teenage years can be challenging. Here are some great tips from the Kidspot website about how we can help our teenagers develop the skills and strengths they need to support good mental health. Raising a psychologically healthy teenager There is a strange self-esteem paradox: If you need it (self-esteem), […]
Doctor warns of long-term effects of Covid 19 on young people
We know that the restrictions of recent months have been very difficult for young people whose social life is so important to them. Many young people have been absolute heroes, staying home, maintaining social distance when out, doing everything they can to protect those around them. Now that things are opening up again we cannot […]
Coping with grief in the time of Covid 19 – tips from Jigsaw
The Jigsaw website provides great well being and mental health support for young people and for their families. Sadly, some families are dealing with grief at the moment – because of Covid 19 or other causes – and it can cause added stress when we can’t come together to support each other as we would […]
Restorative Practices Video launched by Foróige through Donegal ETB’s Peace IV funded Project
PEACE IV, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES POSTED ON 22ND NOVEMBER 2019 BY DONEGAL ETB Foróige launched a new video tonight aimed at explaining the concept of restorative practices to young people and adults. The project was completed as part of Donegal ETB’s Restorative Practices Project which successfully secured €200,000 of EU PEACE IV funding in 2018. It is supported by the […]
Fifty Key Messages – Safety first, let’s talk about sexual health
Sexual Health: Talk about sexual health with your teenager. Remember sexual health isn’t only about having safe sex, it is also about how your teenager feels about their developing body, their understanding of being attracted to somebody and being intimate and developing and maintaining respectful relationships. It is important that we enable our teenagers to […]
Meitheal – working with children, young people and their families to encourage strengths and identify needs
Do you want some help with school, home, friends, worries, loneliness, family? Maybe a Meitheal could help. Meitheal is an old Irish word that describes how neighbours come together to support each other in times of need. Our Meitheal can support you and your family to get the help you need. Here is a video […]
HSE launches Mental Health Campaign for Young People
HSE launches Mental Health Campaign for Young People https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/ The HSE has launched a new mental health campaign specifically targeted at young people. The ‘Mind Monster’ campaign was developed to raise awareness among adolescents and young adults of ways to look after their mental health. Focusing on things that are known to cause stress and […]
