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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

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Why I found growing up in rural Ireland so difficult

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This SpunOut.ie reader talks about why we need more focus on young people growing up in rural Ireland

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How I think my drug addiction started

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This SpunOut.ie reader talks about their addiction to drugs and how with the support of family they're on the road to recovery

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How I started my recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction

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This SpunOut.ie reader talks about their first steps on their road to recovery and how support groups have helped

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Recovering and moving on after my suicide attempts

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This spunout contributor talks about struggling with their mental health and how they are happy where they are now.

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Why living with OCD is different to what’s on social media

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This SpunOut.ie volunteer talks about life with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and what it's like day-to-day

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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.

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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

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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.

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My personal experience of self-harm

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This SpunOut.ie volunteer talks about her experience with self-harm and what has helped her in her recovery

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How finding the right mental health support has helped me

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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.

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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 SpunOut.ie reader learned to cope with their Dad's illness.

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