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Month: December 2020

Reflecting on 2020

Posted on by Eve Donnelly

While the new year is a time to look forward and plan ahead, December offers a chance to reflect on the year that’s gone.

Without a doubt, it’s been a tough and challenging year for many of us.

It’s completely understandable, we may focus on the toll the year has taken on our lives and plans. Missed opportunities due to social restrictions, unemployment and uncertainty about the future have led to challenging situations for young people. Some of the experiences we’ve heard about from young people this year are low mood, trouble sleeping and anxiety.

THE FESTIVAL OF NOW

Posted on by Eve Donnelly

According to our MyWorldSurvey, the top 2 coping strategies for adolescents are enjoying music (54%) and friends (56%).

So, we are thrilled to partner with POD for The Festival of Now, a unique festival film celebrating the heart of music and arts in Ireland today.

The Festival of Now is a brand new film, which showcases a variety of Ireland’s best musicians, poets, and performers.

The film will feature performances plus interviews focused on the collective experience of the past year, delving into the importance of music and art for our mental health.

 

 

Webinar: Managing family conflict

Posted on by Eve Donnelly

We held the final instalment of our 2020 series of parents’ webinars on Monday, 7 December. 

Jigsaw clinicians Jules and Laura gave a 20 minute presentation on managing family conflict, followed by questions and answers from parents.

You can view the full recording below:

 

Ask Jigsaw: I’m self harming. What should I do?

Posted on by Eve Donnelly

I have recently started to cut my wrist and I’m not exactly sure why. I am an extremely shy person and could possibly have social anxiety. At first I thought it was a way of asking for help without actually talking to people but now that I have done it I am extremely scared of anyone finding out and am now terrified of what might happen. I don’t know what to do and need help. I am a very young person and shouldn’t even be considering on self harm. What should I do?

-Sarah  

Hi Sarah,

Sometimes there’s no particular reason why people start to self-harm. It can quickly become a habit that’s difficult to break on your own.  

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