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Why it’s important to reduce the stigma around self harm
Written by: Anna Connors
Anna talks about why stigma is so harmful and ways she found to support a friend who was self harming
- Your Rights
- Factsheet
Who can help me get legal aid in Ireland?
Written by: spunout
There are several services that provide different types of legal advice in Ireland
- Life
- Factsheet
Who can help me start my business in Ireland?
Written by: spunout
The Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) have a wide range of supports that can help you
How people power can challenge the political system
Written by: Adrienne Wallace
As part of our Young People in Politics series, Adrienne Wallace talks about her experience of the local elections.
Empowering young people and lowering the voting age
Written by: Criodán Ó Murchú
Criodán challenges some of the commons reasons people argue against lowering the voting age
‘Breaking the Seal’ – a podcast about students’ attitude to alcohol in Ireland
Written by: Aoife Mc Kiernan
Aoife talks to students and professionals in Dublin City University about Ireland's drinking culture
How I cope with my mental health diagnosis
Written by: Colm Caldwell
After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Colm talks about the things he does day-to-day to look after himself
Protecting the rights of young people in the Mental Health Act
Written by: spunout
Mental Health Reform have launched a campaign calling on the government to address the gaps in the Mental Health Act 2001
- Your Rights
- Factsheet
Supports for people who experience hate crimes in Ireland
Written by: spunout
If you experience a hate crime you are not alone, there are supports that can help you.
Why gender equality is important for us all
Written by: Criodán Ó Murchú
Criodán looks at the current national and international statistics on gender equality
- Your Rights
- Factsheet
What are the laws on hate crimes in Ireland?
Written by: spunout
Ireland, unlike most EU countries, has no effective hate crime laws.
Half of young adults are targeted by fraud scams each month
Written by: spunout
A survey by FraudSMART has revealed that an average of €228 is lost to scammers among 18-24-year olds