This webinars looks at key concerns for young people at the moment, how we can work together to reduce the stigma young people face, the role of social media and addiction, alongside the situation facing young people leaving care and some helpful tips for parents when supporting their children, fini...

This webinars looks at key concerns for young people at the moment, how we can work together to reduce the stigma young people face, the role of social media and addiction, alongside the situation facing young people leaving care and some helpful tips for parents when supporting their children, finishing with a focus on hopes for the future of young people. Panel: - Dr Cian Ahern, Chartered Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Manager at Jigsaw - Ian Power, CEO of SpunOut & 50808 - Órfhlaith McLoughlin, Chartered Counselling Psychologist & Deputy Head of Counselling, University of Limerick - Stephen McBride, Director of Services at Aware and Chartered Counselling Psychologist & Group Psychotherapist Helpful resources from this webinar: • Jigsaw, The National Centre for Youth Mental Health - https://jigsaw.ie/get-support • SpunOut.ie, Ireland’s youth wellbeing information website by young people for young people - https://spunout.ie/ • 50808, a free messaging service for young people in mental health crisis - https://text50808.ie/ • Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland - https://www.pchei.ie/ • My World Survey - The National Study of Youth Mental Health in Ireland - http://www.myworldsurvey.ie/ • Looking After Yourself: Self Help Resources for Mental Health - https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself #mentalhealth #youngpeople #youngadults #teenagers #parents ----------------------------------- Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions and their loved ones. Information (https://www.aware.ie/information) Information on depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety along with tips for coping and supporting others. Free Support Services (https://www.aware.ie/support) Support Group & Self Care Groups | Support Line | Freephone 1800 804848 (10am-10pm, 365 days) Support Mail | supportmail@aware.ie (Answered within 24hrs) Education Programmes (https://www.aware.ie/programmes) Life Skills Group | 6 week programme Life Skills Online | 8 week programme Relatives & Friends Group | 4 week programme Living Well With Bipolar Disorder | 8 week programme Life Skills for Schools | 4 week programme Wellness@Work | Mental health programmes