Katie Donohoe
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The impact of the housing crisis on young people in Ireland
Written by: spunout
spunout’s National Action Panel address the housing crisis spunout’s National Action Panel have launched a grassroots campaign aimed at...
3 ways I have made my school experience better as an autistic student
Written by: Isabelle Blum
Isabelle shares how she self-advocated to access accommodations independently as an autistic student in a mainstream Irish secondary school.
How I found ways to deal with a difficult start to secondary school
Written by: Alice
Starting secondary school during a pandemic was tough for Alice but despite challenges, they learned to speak up and seek help on their mental heal...
The challenges I have faced ‘coming out’ as autistic
Written by: Davin Godfrey
Whether coming out as LGBTQIA+ or autistic, Davin feels that people may not understand and that more support is needed for both.
Why I’m worried about the Government’s proposal on Disability Reform
Written by: Ross Boyd
The Irish Government wants to change how certain social welfare payments work, but Ross is worried the new system might make it hard for people wit...
Why I am voting no on the care referendum
Written by: Ross Boyd
With a referendum on the way Ross shares how he decided he will vote yes on the family amendment, but why the care amendment worries him.
Why sports is important to friendships between men
Written by: Craig Doyle
Craig discusses the significance that sports has on societal norms when men form and sustain friendships.
Techniques I have developed to replace self-harm
Written by: Aly Ryan
Using therapy and creating a kindness box, Aly explores ways she combats urges and finds healing, sharing her path from self-harm to self-care.
What I wish people understood about self-harm
Written by: Charlie Beaudelot
Charlie explores their changing triggers for self-harm, debunks stereotypes, and highlights wound care for personal well-being and healing.
How healing my inner child helped me stop self-harming
Written by: Charlie Harney
Charlie looks into how their self-harm was rooted in childhood pressures, highlighting the healing power of nurturing the inner child's needs.
My journey with self-harm
Written by: Kate Wareing
Kate takes an honest look at their journey with self-harm, from triggers to recovery, they discuss strategies used for prevention and healing.
How understanding self-harm helped me stop
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor delves into realising different forms of self-harm, shedding light on unrecognised behaviours and the path to self-healing.