Jess seeks advice from Conor on feeling lonely in college.
Category: Information and resources
Youth workers’ role in promoting youth mental health
In Jigsaw, we know how important youth workers can be in young people’s development. Youth workers play an invaluable role in promoting youth mental health.
They help young people access supports that contribute to their personal, emotional, social and educational development.
This article has practical advice for youth workers on how to support youth mental health and to help create a safe place where it is promoted.
When is stress good and when is it bad?
Sinead, a Jigsaw Clinician, talks to Josh, one of our young volunteers about stress; when it can be good for us, and when it can become a problem.
How to practice gratitude
Alan, Jigsaw clinician, talks about positive thinking, having a balanced perspective on life and how you can practice gratitude.
Starting secondary school – advice from our YAP
Members of our Youth Advisory Panel in Roscommon worked together to create this infographic with tips and advice about starting secondary school.
Five things you can do to help your mental health
Based on the ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing’ report 2008, we have outlined five things you can do to help your mental health.
Ask Jigsaw: How can I deal with depressive thoughts?
How can I deal with depressive thoughts after a friends suicide?
Mollyanne
I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. I imagine you’re going through a tough time right now. Thank you for reaching out.
Answering sleep questions with a Jigsaw Clinician
Jigsaw Clinician Deirdre answers frequently asked questions around sleep.
Heading back to school
After the holidays going back to school can seem a little nerve-wrecking.
Supporting wellbeing in schools course
Promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools course is informed by emerging research, national and international policy, and best practice on promotion in schools. It has been developed in collaboration with young people, school leaders, and school staff.