Katie Donohoe

How mental health treatment supported my recovery

Written by: Lucy Graham

Lucy shares how medication, exposure therapy and patience has helped her get back on track with her mental health.

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How inpatient mental health treatment wasn’t what I was expecting

Written by: Anonymous

Having gone through a mental health crisis, this author shares their experience of inpatient care.

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Getting treatment for my hidden battle with social anxiety

Written by: Jack Hilliard

Jack speaks to Ali about her experience overcoming social anxiety through a number of different treatments.

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Weighing up the pros and cons of taking psychiatric medication

Written by: Isabel Schulte-Austum

Isabel recalls her journey towards developing a treatment programme that includes discovering the right medication for her.

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Advocating for yourself during mental health appointments

Written by: Isabel Schulte-Austum

Isabel outlines the steps she took to ensure she received the mental health treatment and support she needed.

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How DBT helped my mental health journey

Written by: Maria

Maria outlines how she has used the basics of DBT when she gets overwhelmed.

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How medication has helped me manage my mental health

Written by: Rebecca O'Brien

Rebecca details her journey finding the right medications as part of her mental health treatment.

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Under the Sheets

Written by: spunout

spunout launches a media campaign sharing the lived experience of sexual health for young people in Ireland.

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Why LGBTI+ inclusive sex education is important

Written by: Illan Dunne

Illan shares his thoughts on how an LGBTI+ inclusive sex education programme could benefit everyone.

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What the new Junior Cert RSE programme means for sex education in Ireland

Written by: Aoife O'Driscoll

While the new junior cycle RSE programme is everything Aoife wishes she had learned, she is sad for those who have missed out.

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Why I go for STI tests regularly even if I’m symptom-free

Written by: Lisa

While Lisa has found that getting an STI test is easier than expected, she feels more education is needed to reduce stigma.

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How I communicate with my partner about contraception

Written by: Anonymous

This spunout contributor makes speaking with her partner about contraception a regular conversation, and while she says it can sometimes be awkward...

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