Anonymous
Opening up about mental health in rural Ireland
Written by: Anonymous
A poem to highlight how mental health and grief should be talked about more in rural Ireland, particularly for young men
Why I found growing up in rural Ireland so difficult
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie reader talks about why we need more focus on young people growing up in rural Ireland
How I think my drug addiction started
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie reader talks about their addiction to drugs and how with the support of family they're on the road to recovery
How I started my recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie reader talks about their first steps on their road to recovery and how support groups have helped
Recovering and moving on after my suicide attempts
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor talks about struggling with their mental health and how they are happy where they are now.
Why living with OCD is different to what’s on social media
Written by: Anonymous
This contributor talks about what life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is like day-to-day versus how it is portrayed on social media.
Dealing with grief during your Leaving Cert
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor shares their thoughts on the supports for students dealing with a bereavement during the leaving cert.
What it’s like for LGBTQAI+ young people in rural Ireland
Written by: Anonymous
Living in rural Ireland can be difficult for young LGBTI+ people and this SpunOut.ie volunteers thinks we need to do better
Dealing with the grief of a parent leaving
Written by: Anonymous
After her father left, it took time for this spunout contributor to realise that she was going through a grieving process.
My personal experience of self-harm
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie volunteer talks about her experience with self-harm and what has helped her in her recovery
How finding the right mental health support has helped me
Written by: Anonymous
After not getting the support they needed initially, this SpunOut.ie volunteer talks about why it's important to find the right counsellor for you.
How I learned to live with my Dad’s mental health issues
Written by: Anonymous
Mental health issues are different for everyone. Here are some ways this contributor learned to cope with their Dad's illness.