Katie Donohoe
How I cope with eco-anxiety
Written by: Amy O Brien
Amy reflects on anxieties that many young people feel and how feeling empowered has helped them to cope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How DBT helped my mental health journey
Written by: Maria
Maria outlines how she has used the basics of DBT when she gets overwhelmed.
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.
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.
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.
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.