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The Cycle Against Suicide funded PhD HELP (Health Educators Leading parents) programme of research aims to provide the scientific evidence for development of the Cycle Against Suicide state of the art Child and Adolescent Mental Health Resuable Learning Toolkit for Parents (packaged as the Cycle Against Suicide HELP programme).

While myriad psychoeducational resources have been developed, few have followed an evidenced-based framework and available data is not clearcut as to whether materials currently in use are effective.

This, Cycle Against Suicide PhD programme of research, aims to address this stark knowledge gap and inform the development of an effective, scalable, reusable mental health learning tool for parents, which, while incorporating global data, is bespoke to an Irish audience.

Alongside the Cycle Against Suicide Funded PhD research programme, the academic Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University College Dublin (UCD) will provide psychoeducational outputs to support parents and teachers consisting of a parallel webinar series.
Webinar Series 2:    Anxiety in Focus – Understanding Anxiety in Children and Young People.
September-December 2024 (7-8pm)

Anxiety is one of the most common challenges of childhood and adolescence. This has been reflected in the registrations to and attendee feedback on previous Cycle Against Suicide webinars delivered by Cycle Against Suicide and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCD.

Building on our previous series, Series 2 will take a more in-depth look at anxiety in young people exploring different types of anxiety common in this age group.Each 1 hour session will incorporate content on the causes, symptoms and evidenced-based approaches which support recovery.

September 19th : What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder?
October 10th :  Social Anxiety: Why the worry?
November 7th:  Understanding Post-traumatic Stress in Children and Teenagers
December 5th: Exploring Perfectionism and Obsessive-Compulsive Characteristics
These sessions delivered via zoom are free and open to all parents and teachers to participate. register your participation please do so at: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/parent-talks/

Young people and young adults living in County Meath 

Are you aged 15 to 24 years? Please take 10 minutes to fill out an anonymous survey to tell us your thoughts on the support needed by young people and young adults within the County. Your answers will be used to identify priorities for the new Meath Children and Young People’s Plan 2025-2027

To complete the survey, click on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/uxEPMBjZUx or scan the QR code below. Survey: open until 27 September.

 

Parents/Guardians/Carers living in County Meath 

Take 10 minutes to fill out an anonymous survey to tell us your thoughts on the support needed by families within the county. Your answers will be used to identify priorities for Meath CYPSC’s new Meath Children and Young People’s Plan 2025-2027.

To complete the survey, click on the following link https://forms.office.com/e/tTxxkLLkWj or scan the QR code below. Survey is open until 20 September, 2024.

 

 

 

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce a series of FREE online information sessions on “Supporting your child’s positive mental health in the early years” hosted by the National Parents Council (NPC).

Why Attend?

The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for their long-term positive mental health. Our programme, developed in partnership with St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support your young child’s mental health at home.

Session Details:

These sessions will be held online via Zoom, offering you flexibility to join from the comfort of your home during the week of the 2nd of September 2024.

Dates and Times:

• Monday 2nd: 7.30pm
• Tuesday 3rd: 10am & 7.30pm
• Wednesday 4th: 10am
• Thursday 5th: 7.30pm
• Friday 6th: 10am

What You Will Learn:

• Meeting your child’s needs: Understanding how everyday life impacts mental health.
• Coping with challenges: Helping your child manage emotions and overcome obstacles.
• Nurturing relationships: Developing a strong, positive bond with your child.
• Building resilience: Supporting your child to become resilient.
• Children’s Rights: Ensuring your child has the opportunity to live a mentally healthy life.
• Five Ways to Wellbeing: Practical tips for maintaining mental well-being.

How to Register:

Secure your spot now for free by clicking here

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and support your child’s mental well-being. We look forward to seeing you online!

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is designed to empower parents with valuable insights on supporting their children’s mental health through everyday interactions. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills in supporting your child’s mental health journey.

Warm Regards,

National Parents Council

QQI Level 4 Advanced Manufacturing course starting in Aerbridge House, Dunshaughlin Business Park, in September 2024. Click on the attached flyer below for more information and booking details.