As exam season approaches, it’s normal to feel stress and anxiety. When you feel pressure build, it is important to listen to those feelings.
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Launch of Colours Climb with Gaelforce Events
Colours Climb invites individuals to unite with their family, friends, classmates, club members, teammates, or colleagues in a collective effort to take on a walking or hiking challenge, all while wearing your favourite colour, uniform, or jersey.
Return of popular Donegal Art Exhibition
Jigsaw were delighted to partner with Mind your Melon for the much-anticipated relaunch of their successful art competition and exhibition.
Young people from secondary schools and Youthreachs across Donegal collaborated to encourage young people to explore their mental health through art. From the 21 January to the 2 February, the entries were featured in public exhibition at An Grianan Theatre. A prize-giving event was then held to celebrate all the young people who took part in the competition.
Christmas hours
We hope that you have a peaceful and safe Christmas break.
If you or someone you know requires urgent care over the holidays, please get in touch with a service. You can find a list of available services here: https://jigsaw.ie/need-urgent-help/.
LGBTQ+ Christmas Survival Guide
Those from the LGBTQ+ community have shared with us that this time of year can be difficult for them depending on their own family dynamics.
There are ways in which we can cope which we discuss below!
Managing Christmas
Christmas for many is a season of hope and celebration, but it can often feel overwhelming.
Jigsaw wins Best Annual Report at 2023 Good Governance Awards
This is Jigsaw’s fourth win at the awards since 2016.
Christmas Appeal
Jigsaw Christmas jumper day
This Christmas, get together with your colleagues, friends or family to wear your Jumpers for Jigsaw. Because loneliness doesn’t take a holiday, not even at Christmas.
For many young people, this time of year can be a time of loneliness, sadness, and isolation. When we feel lonely, we don’t just feel down. Loneliness is the silent wrecker of mental and physical wellbeing.
We at Jigsaw want to be there for young people who are facing these challenges in silence. Every contribution helps us remind them that they’re not alone. That there is hope.
Supporting yourself through college
The initial thrill of starting college may have worn off, you might feel stressed as coursework starts to build up. Other things, like keeping up with friends and dealing with money pressures can also make you feel stressed.
These feelings are normal. Learning to deal with difficult situations is all part of breaking out and becoming your own person.