Mental Health Links

  How can we support the emotional well being of teachers: https://www.ted.com/talks/sydney_jensen_how_can_we_support_the_emotional_well_being_of_teachers?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=2021-2-24&fbclid=IwAR0d9-XZ5PaxkH6U-zh3OmyWLaZvatrhiBd9zAic9RoEHYTQu5Jp03mVAuA

Parents' tips for supporting an anxious child in lockdown: https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/parents-tips-for-supporting-an-anxious-child-in-lockdown/  

 Cake and inner calm: 10 ways to improve your mood – without exercising: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/feb/23/cake-and-inner-calm-10-ways-to-improve-your-mood-without-exercising

  Self-Soothing Strategies ============= 1. Use Conscious Breathing 2. Engage in Positive Self Talk 3. Develop a witness state 4. You are not responsible for the karma of others 5. Visualize 6. Place your hand over your heart 7. Practice self-compassion https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-empaths-survival-guide/201810/self-soothing-strategies-8-ways-calm-anxiety-and-stress

6 of the Best Free Mental Health Podcasts and Apps:  https://www.irishlifehealth.ie/blog/mental-health-podcasts-and-apps

SpunOut.ie has some great advice:  https://spunout.ie/category/mental-health

 8 Irish organisations that can help you if you are suffering from mental health problems: https://www.joe.ie/life-style/7-irish-charity-organisations-that-can-help-you-if-you-are-suffering-from-mental-health-problems-542173

The HSE have some nice advice and activities on mental health: https://www2.hse.ie/looking-after-your-mental-health/  

The NHS Leicester Partnership has a nice workbook that might be a good way to start working on your mental health:   https://www.dmu.ac.uk/documents/healthy/mh-and-wellbeing-workbook.pdf

The BBC has provided a great Mental Health Toolkit with things like: Mindful Tips  Mood Mixes  Personal Stories  Motivation