Katie Donohoe
How support helped me understand my PTSD
Written by: Anonymous
When life slowed down, the symptoms of PTSD were harder to ignore but support was at hand.
How language affected my mental health
Written by: Joseph Burke
Joseph Burke talks about how the language we use can create stigma and shame attached to mental health.
The mental health impact of being the ‘minority of minorities’
Written by: Amy O'Brien
Akeno (Goose) Barret discusses how with the support of their friends, they were able to feel valued as a person and love their identity.
How DBT is helping me manage my mental health conditions
Written by: Rebecca O'Brien
While she felt confused by her mental health conditions at the beginning, Rebecca says they are now helping her piece her mind together.
My toolkit for managing my anxiety and depression
Written by: Weronika Alchimionek
Weronika has found self-belief to manage her anxiety and depression through a number of tools that work for her.
Advice for students heading to college campus for the first time
Written by: Abigale Owens
With many students starting on campus for the first time this semester, here are some tips to combat any first day nerves.
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Tell us how spunout has helped you
Written by: spunout
We want to hear from young people who have a story to tell about spunout's impact on them.
Stigma facing young people highlights the need for inclusive sex education
Written by: Amy O'Brien
Amy O'Brien speaks to those whose experiences are currently left out of the current sex education curriculum.
Pride in both my non-binary and neurodivergent identity
Written by: Ollie Bell
Founder of trans and intersex pride Dublin, Ollie Bell, shares their experience as a non-binary person living with autism.
6 ways to support someone who has been sexually assaulted
Written by: Eimear Clogher
With one in five women experiencing sexual assault, Eimear Clogher shares six of ways you can support a survivor of sexual assault.
I was in a sexually violent relationship in college – here’s what I think you should know
Written by: Skye Turner
When sexual violence took place in their relationship, embarrassment prevented them from asking for help. Here's what they now realise.
I was sent unwanted nudes on Snapchat when I was 13
Written by: Aisling Comiskey
Aisling discusses one of the most common forms of sexual violence - being sent unwanted nudes - and how speaking out can help victims.