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.
The college year is well and truly underway and the summer break is now but a distant memory. With exams looming and a list of assignments to get through, not to mention work and social commitments to keep up with, it might feel like the pressure is mounting.
On Friday, 25 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.
No matter how your results turn out, you deserve to celebrate your hard work. And remember, your exams do not define your worth.
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.
While it is hard to deal with disappointing results, there are things you can do to help yourself navigate it.
We face many changes throughout our lives. It can also be exciting, daunting, or exhausting.
No matter what we feel about it, change is inevitable and can’t be avoided. When we’re finding it difficult, often the problem isn’t the change itself, but how we deal with it.
Sophie Kathryn, a young person who previously accessed Jigsaw services.
Damian, our Facilities Officer tells us how a thank you letter from a young boy inspired him to plan his own fundraiser for Jigsaw.
Dr. Joseph Duffy, Jigsaw CEO calls for systemic changes to funding of youth mental health services in wake of “most demanding year”.
Our very own Damian Sheridan will be leading seven other motorcyclists on a 72-hour journey that will cover 15,000km and visit all fourteen local Jigsaw services across the country.
Galway Camogie has debuted new team jerseys on Saturday, 18 February to announce their partnership with Jigsaw. The Galway Camogie senior team will proudly wear the Jigsaw logo, in donated jersey space from sponsor Westerwood Global, for the duration of the 2023 National Camogie League.
