LibGuides: Wellness Collection: Mental Health Supports

Student Supports

Togetherall at DkIT

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Recovery College Dublin North, North East

Learn more about the Recovery College and its activities around mental health advocacy and workshops here

Text Service Ireland

Text 50808

A free text message service to chat anonymously with someone for support. Funded by the HSE.

Text HELLO to 50808 to chat with a volunteer, anytime.

text50808.ie

Other resources

Self-help resources for anxiety

Clear Fear app

A free app that helps you manage the symptoms of anxiety.

Get Clear Fear from the App Store

Get Clear Fear from Google Play

Mindshift CBT app

A free app that helps you reduce worry, stress and panic. It is based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Get Mindshift from the App Store

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Headspace app

An app that teaches meditation and mindfulness skills.

Get Headspace from the App Store

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Mind Your Wellbeing

Minding your Wellbeing Programme videos

Five videos that help you learn more about mindfulness, gratitude, self-care and resilience.

Watch the Minding Your Wellbeing Programme videos

Stress Control course

For many people, stress can include or be linked to feelings of anxiety or low mood.

Our 'Stress Control' course can help you learn stress management skills.

StressControl.ie

Mental Health Support Texts

Citizenship and Mental Health by Michael Rowe
Shelf Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780199355389
Publication Date: 2015-01-26
More than 50 years ago, President Kennedy gave an address to congress that launched the community mental health movement in the U.S. This movement involved a vast and complex effort to replace the wholesale institutionalization of people with serious mental illnesses with community mentalhealth centers, public education on mental illness, and prevention efforts. The mission and main thrust of this new movement, however, were quite simple: we would provide effective mental health treatment to people in their home communities and provide the conditions for them to have "a life in thecommunity."Starting in the 1990s with Jim, a person who was homeless and initially refused help from outreach workers, Citizenship and Mental Health tells a 20-year story of practice, theory, and research to support the full participation of persons with mental illnesses who, in many cases, have also beenhomeless, have criminal charges in their past, and are poor. As the first of its kind, this book addresses the concept of citizenship as an applied theory for fulfilling the promise of the community mental health center movement. Citizenship is defined as a strong connection to the 5 R's of rights,responsibilities, roles, resources, and relationships that society offers to its members, and a sense of belonging that comes from others' recognition of one's valued membership in society. The citizenship model supports the strengths, hopes, and aspirations of people with mental illnesses to becomeneighbors, community members, and citizens.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace by Gill Hasson; Donna Butler
Shelf Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780857088284
Publication Date: 2020-06-22
***HIGHLY COMMENDED - HR & MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021*** Provides guidance for both employers and staff on promoting positive mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health in the workplace The importance of good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace is a subject of increased public awareness and governmental attention. The Department of Health advises that one in four people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Although a number of recent developments and initiatives have raised the profile of this crucial issue, employers are experiencing challenges in promoting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace contains expert guidance for improving mental health and supporting those experiencing mental ill health. This comprehensive book addresses the range of issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing in work environments - providing all involved with informative and practical assistance. Authors Gill Hasson and Donna Butler examine changing workplace environment for improved wellbeing, shifting employer and employee attitudes on mental health, possible solutions to current and future challenges and more. Detailed, real-world case studies illustrate a variety of associated concerns from both employer and employee perspectives. This important guide: Explains why understanding mental health important and its impact on businesses and employees Discusses why and how to promote mental health in the workplace and the importance of having an effective 'wellbeing strategy' Provides guidance on managing staff experiencing mental ill health Addresses dealing with employee stress and anxiety Features resources for further support if experiencing mental health issues Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace is a valuable resource for those in the workplace wanting to look after their physical and mental wellbeing, and those looking for guidance in managing staff with mental health issues.
Mental Health and Deafness by Margaret du Feu; Cathy Chovaz
Shelf Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780199860753
Publication Date: 2014-04-07
The assessment and treatment of mental health concerns for Deaf individuals has been largely ignored and/or misunderstood by many mental health professionals. In Mental Health and Deafness, Margaret du Feu and Cathy Chovaz seek to rectify this by outlining current issues surrounding mental health and deafness. The book provides valuable information to professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of mental health and deafness, and the authors share their extensive clinical experience with the reader through a variety of case studies. The authors primarily focus on individuals who were born deaf or deafened early in life, but also describe the mental health aspects of acquired deafness and individuals with both deafness and blindness. Mental Health and Deafness begins by describing the historical and social context of deafness, and follows the life journey of a Deaf individual, focusing on parental reactions, language acquisition, and mental health disorders of children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Chapters cover relevant issues regarding assessment, treatment, and forensic and legal issues. The book concludes with an overview of service development.

Useful Links

ReachOut - The aim of ReachOut is to provide credible information, help, support and advice to college students around a range of topics that can affect your mental health & well-being such as anxiety, panic, and shyness; depression; eating disorders; bullying and personal safety; suicide and self-harm; family and friends; sex and relationships; alcohol, drugs and addiction; loss and grief; understanding schizophrenia and psychosis; and money, work and study.

It also provides a 'mental fitness' WorkOut Mobile App that targets your goal setting, problem solving, and identifyies your strengths and more.

Samaritans - Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

They can be contacted on Tel. 116 123

AWARE - AWARE is a voluntary organization formed in 1985 by a group of interested patients, relatives and mental health professionals, whose aims are to assist that section of the population who are directly affected by depression.
You can phone AWARE's support line on 1890 303 302 or alternatively (01) 6766166
Open 7 days a week, 10am-10pm
E-mail:aware@iol.ie

SpunOut.ie - SpunOut.ie is a youth-led media initiative covering all aspects of youth info, health, lifestyle and activism. SpunOut.ie aims to guide young people through life with quality information, support and inspiration as well as providing a platform for young people to express their opinions, realise that they are not alone and get heard.

GROW - GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of emotional distress, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW has been in Ireland since 1969 and has a national network of more than 145 groups throughout the country.
If you would like to talk to somebody or find out information about your nearest group please call our infoline on 1890 474 474.
You can also phone GROW on 041 9839617.

Stop A Suicide - Developed by Harvard psychiatrist Douglas Jacobs, MD, Stop a Suicide Today! teaches you how to recognize the signs of suicide in family members, friends and co-workers, and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of your loved ones. It emphasizes the relationship between suicide and mental illness and the notion that a key step in reducing suicide is to get those in need into mental health treatment. Moreover, Stop a Suicide Today! aims to make clear that the expression of suicidal thoughts and behaviors is to be considered a medical emergency and treated as such.

Rape Crisis North East - Rape Crisis North East (RCNE) is a dedicated professional counselling service available to women, men and teenagers who have suffered as a result of Rape, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse within the North East Region of Ireland.
Freephone Helpline: 1800 212122

Headstrong - Headstrong is an initiative with a mission to empower communities to support young people in Ireland aged 12-25 to achieve better mental health and wellbeing. Headstrong has introduced the concept of youth mental health to Ireland – it focuses on the mental health issues of people as they journey into adulthood.
Links:

Mental Health Ireland - Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation which aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.
You can phone MHI on 01 2841166