The holiday season is a time for connection and celebration, but it can also present unique challenges for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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5 ways to look after your mental health this Christmas season
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many, it can be overwhelming and stressful.
Christmas Hours
We hope that you have a peaceful and safe Christmas break.
Celebrating our Youth Advocate Volunteers
Jigsaw proudly marks International Volunteer Day by announcing its achievement of the prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) quality standard.
Christmas Jumpers Campaign Launched
Get cosy for a cause this Christmas!
Workplace Wellbeing tackled for World Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day, Jigsaw and M&S have come together to offer all M&S staff in Ireland mental health and wellbeing supports.
Launch of National Compliment Day
This Friday 27th September is our second National Compliment Day, a now annual fundraising event dedicated to using the power of compliments for action so that no young person in Ireland feels alone, fearful or forgotten. Jigsaw recently conducted a poll which showed over 30% of the young people we spoke to have not received a single compliment in the last month
Navigating Leaving Cert result stress
On Friday, 23 August, young people will be getting their Leaving Cert results.
The wait beforehand can be an anxious and stressful time for many. Here we share helpful tips and advice gathered from our team of mental health professionals and other young people who have been there.
Remember to give yourself credit
No matter how your results turn out, you deserve to celebrate your hard work. And remember, your exams do not define your worth.
Take your time
Moving forward is personal. Don’t rush. Give yourself space to figure things out. Check in with yourself now and again about how you are feeling. If you are worried or stressed sometimes, that is OK. It is normal to feel that way. But don’t be afraid to seek help if you feel you need it.
Responding to increased demand
While our Annual Report, launched today, points to increased demand (up 7% on 2022) and a growth in the complexity of mental health presentations, it also tells the story of progress.
Marks & Spencer and Jigsaw announce partnership
We are delighted to announce a three-year partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S). This partnership aims to raise capacity, reach, and accessibility of the help available to young people across Ireland struggling with their mental health through a series of fundraising and awareness initiatives.