Mental Health Hour

03/11/2022

05/09/2022

The most efficient way to get a good jump on the new school term is to design a good study routine early. This will matter later in the year, when friends are running to the library for stressy stu…

03/09/2022

When we talk about su***de, it's really important that we use the right language.
In Ireland and beyond, su***de was a sin & a crime up to fairly recently. Thanks to the hard work of dedicated activists, advocates, volunteers and professionals, this isn't the case anymore. People who have died by su***de did not commit anything.

When we, as a society discarded some of the harmful beliefs we held around su***de, we forgot to discard the harmful language too, and some of it still lingers...

The word commit is often used to describe a negative behavior or as a punishing word. People experiencing suicidal thoughts might often seek out safe individuals to talk to about how they're feeling...

Using the best, most inclusive and kindest language we can could let that person know that you're a safe person to talk to, you're not going to judge them.
People in your life are listening to how you speak about what you speak about. Be mindful of that, always.

29/08/2022

Dates for this school year are now available 🥳

Book a Mental Health Hour workshop or programme for your student group for the school term ahead!

Our workshops and programmes cover a range of issues and topics depending on your needs and the focus of the group. We cover everything from self-development and collaborative working to resilience, mental wellness and exploring core values. No matter the focus of your group, we can work with you to design key learning outcomes and develop a program to meet those outcomes 💪

Visit our website to learn more about our school programmes www.drivingchange.ie

Email [email protected] or call 083 010 4329 for more information

27/07/2022

Right around the time I try to fall asleep 😂

26/07/2022

Supporting your LGBTQ+ friends, family members, colleagues, employees and students shouldn't stop when June ends. Pride is more than a month 🏳️‍🌈

25/07/2022

Not everything has to be complex and profound. Sometimes the best advice is the simplest...

19/07/2022

🧊 🧊 👶 = ?

12/07/2022

Notice how many of these things are in our control.... When we free ourselves from aspirations that society force on us and focus on the things we can choose to be, life becomes a little bit easier ❤️

08/07/2022

These are things not taught in school or via awareness campaigns.

Is all su***de prevention content "good content"?

These are things not taught in school or via awareness campaigns. It is one of those things that people can take a lot of value from, if spoken about in the right way.

29/06/2022

Imagine how different things might feel?

28/06/2022

Last week, we recommended three non-fiction books for self development. One of those books was Educated by Tara Westover. There are so many nuggets of wisdom between the pages of that book. Here's one to think about....

27/06/2022

Your worth should not be dictated by what an algorithm feeds society.

27/06/2022

"As children we are encouraged to socialise and make new friends. At the time, we simply enjoy meeting new people and exploring the world together. It’s not until later in life that we realise just how important those relationships were to us."

Longitudinal research on child development clearly demonstrates that one of the single greatest indicators for how a child may develop in relation to happiness and social/emotional development, car…

27/06/2022

🚨 Monday morning reminder 🚨

24/06/2022

Be gentle with yourself, your inner child is listening...

23/06/2022

Throw 👈 Thursday! Two baby faces off to a radio interview with Wims FM what feels like 10 years ago!

22/06/2022

Find the people you're not afraid to laugh around. Spend more time there 🤌

21/06/2022

Going to therapy for the first time can be really daunting. One thing that can sometimes help is knowing what to expect.

Here are some things that might be helpful to know before going to your first session

https://mentalhealthhour.ie/2022/06/21/what-to-expect-from-your-first-therapy-session/

Therapy can be a really emotionally-demanding experience and it can be normal to feel exhausted, raw or upset after your first few sessions. It’s important to be honest with your therapist ab…

21/06/2022

If you're in a reading slump, or you've wanted to start reading but find it intimidating - start small, read 10 pages a day and work your way up.

Reading has so many positive benefits. You don't need to read Shakespeare or Charles Dickens (in fact, please don't). Read whatever you find keeps you engaged.

If you don't know where to start, we have a Mental Health Hour booklist here: https://mentalhealthhour.ie/the-booklist/ which might help get you started!

21/06/2022

Wouldn’t it be nice?

20/06/2022

Reminiscing on the time the Church of Scientology thought we were important enough to write to. Still flattered to be honest 📨

19/06/2022

Journalling can be a really effective part of your daily routine but so many people don't know where to start. Here are 5 journalling prompts to get you started for the week ahead ✍️

Journalling can be a really effective way of bringing yourself into the moment, practicing gratitude and even for giving you an opportunity for self-appreciation. People journal for all kinds of di…

19/06/2022

There's nothing wrong with needing some time to recharge and realign. Needing space is not something you need to feel guilty about ❤️

18/06/2022

What are you reading this weekend?

18/06/2022

A good chunk of our Mental Health Hour listeners are college students, many of whom graduated this week! Here's to you, class of 2022!

If you ever find yourself wondering what adaptability looks like, remember your years as an undergrad. If you ever find yourself wondering what resilience in action looks like, remember your years …

17/06/2022

Be fierce the in pursuit of what makes you happy. Apologise for your wrongdoings but never for being who you are 💃

14/06/2022

If you're looking for your next read, we've put together the Mental Health Hour Booklist. This list is made up of books we've most enjoyed over the years and book recommendations from our Mental Health Hour community 🤓

There are some doozies in there, have a look! If there's something not in there that you think should be - let us know 📚

https://mentalhealthhour.ie/the-booklist/

14/06/2022

Only one ticket left for non-members of Social Care Ireland!

Social Care Ireland are delighted to welcome back Caitriona and Kayla, they facilitated a workshop at the Annual Conference in Sligo in April. Both are frontline workers. Participants will learn how to recognize, react and respond to someone experiencing a suicidal crisis. This 5 hour training cours...