Voices

Advice, opinions & experiences from young people in Ireland

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How language affected my mental health

Written by Joseph Burke

Joseph Burke talks about how the language we use can create stigma and shame attached to mental health.

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The mental health impact of being the ‘minority of minorities’

Written by Amy O'Brien

Akeno (Goose) Barret discusses how with the support of their friends, they were able to feel valued as a person and love their identity.

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How DBT is helping me manage my mental health conditions

Written by Rebecca O'Brien

While she felt confused by her mental health conditions at the beginning, Rebecca says they are now helping her piece her mind together.

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12 opportunities to work, study, volunteer or have fun this Autumn

Written by Maria Conte

It’s Time to Move again - 2021 style: Find opportunities to work, study, volunteer, or just to have fun in Ireland and beyond with Time to Move this Autumn!

Experiences

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How support helped me understand my PTSD

Written by Anonymous

When life slowed down, the symptoms of PTSD were harder to ignore but support was at hand.

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My toolkit for managing my anxiety and depression

Written by Weronika Alchimionek

Weronika has found self-belief to manage her anxiety and depression through a number of tools that work for her.

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Was America’s longest war worth it?

Written by Kenneth Henry

With Afghanistan's future looking uncertain, Kenneth Henry unpacks what led to the events of the last month.

Experiences

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How I have managed the financial stress of losing a job offer

Written by Mike Edgar

Mike Edgar found himself in a situation many others have faced as he navigated the stress of the global pandemic putting a halt on his graduate job offer.