Having a routine is good for our wellbeing. Integrating new or strong routines into your life will take time, so be patient with yourself.
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In 2021 we were needed more than ever
Thousands more young people are seeking mental health support in the wake of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.
Supporting your mental health as you start college
Adjusting to a more independent life outside of the school system can take time.
Supporting your young person to stay motivated
The majority of young people face challenges around staying motivated.
For the most part, young people will overcome these challenges on their own This article will give a parent/guardian some advice on how to approach staying motivated with their young person.
Supporting your young person as they adjust to change
Moving from primary to secondary school, sitting state exams, starting college, peer and family relationships, and bodily changes, there is a huge amount of change in a young person’s life.
In this article, we will talk about
Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Jigsaw Cork
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw in Cork on Saturday, 9th July.
As part of the visit, An Taoiseach heard about the work of Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw’s plans for improved youth mental health services in Cork.
Mind your mental health as you adjust to Irish life
People leave their home countries for multiple reasons to live somewhere else. They may be forced to leave family members, homes, pets, jobs, careers, and their communities.
For some people, this is to seek a better life for themselves and their families. For others, the decision is forced due to war, civil unrest or poverty. The decision to move can be a very difficult one to make and sometimes has to be made very quickly.
As a parent or guardian, this can lead to carrying a lot of worry for your young person.
Your own mental health can be affected by moving somewhere else. While the reasons for moving differ, most people take time to settle into their new country.
Supporting your young person to live in Ireland
Arriving in Ireland as a migrant is stressful and at times can be a painful experience.
The decision to move may have been difficult and sometimes has to be made very quickly.
As a parent, you want to be able to look after your young person’s physical and mental health to the best of your ability. You also need to be able to look after your own mental health to be able to provide support to others.
In this article, we will touch on the different issues that might come up for your young person and how can you support them.
Some of the areas that will likely come up are:
- Leaving family behind
- Education issues
- Social issues
- Physical health issues
- Emotional issues
- Effects of war and conflict on young people’s mental health.
Jigsaw has been awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2022
The award specifically recognises the Jigsaw team’s agile response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a short space of time, we were able to continue to offer direct support to young people through a range of online services.
This prize is a reflection of the genuine commitment of all our staff. Their tireless work during the pandemic and beyond continues to support Ireland’s young people, and the communities where they live, work, learn and play. We want to thank each and every one of you.
Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO said:
My Pride story
This is a personal story written for us by one of our young volunteers.
My name is Savannah. I am a Youth Advocate with Jigsaw Dublin City North.
Pride means that I am able to live my life with dignity, integrity, courage, joy, love and in community with others without fear of being ridiculed, shamed or discriminated against.
I feel so passionately about the importance of Pride, not only for myself, my fellow LGBTQIA+ community, but people all over Ireland.
Pride should be a celebrated and encouraged event nationwide and this is why I am so excited to be walking in Pride on the 25 June 2022 for the first time ever with Jigsaw.