🌻 Take five for yourself today! Progressive muscle relaxation is a practice that helps to reduce high emotion in your body by having you tense and then relax every muscle. Take some time out for your #wellbeing to enjoy this gentle practice. youtube.com/watch?v=4GIFuk…

🤗 Parenting isn’t just about the milestones—it’s about the emotional journey we walk with our children. This blog post examines why your emotional resilience matters Read more here: walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

👏 Teachers - don’t forget to upload your creative projects to our School Portal! View other school projects including school presentations, posters, videos, event activities and more that help to promote positive mental health in schools and communities. Get ideas for your

Teachers – you have until Friday, 25 July 2025 to apply for our Transition Year (TY) mental health placement. Join clinical staff from St Patrick's Mental Health Services for an immersive, week-long programme that offers TY students a unique opportunity to explore mental health education, mental health

📣Championing LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Our Schools 🌈 We’re spotlighting the vital work of UNICEF Child Rights Campaigner Ruairi Holohan, who passionately addresses the mental health struggles faced by LGBTQ+ students in Irish schools. Read more from Ruairi here:

🧠 Empower your students with positive self-talk We’ve developed some free affirmation posters in English and Irish languages - perfect for classroom displays or discussion starters. walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

Our Walk in My Shoes team is delighted share a free training programme for parents, guardians and carers that addresses the key factors that influence children’s mental health and wellbeing. Delivered in association with the National Parents Council, Supporting Parents to

👏 Supporting student growth through real-world experience 👏 Damien Delaney, from St Brendan’s Community School in Offaly, explains how our Transition Year student placement helped him gain invaluable insight into mental health and Ireland’s mental health services during a

👌 How to be a mental health supporter If a friend or loved one confides in you that they are experiencing a mental health difficulty, here’s a few things you can do to be supportive. Read our advice here: walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

☀️ With exams over and summer in full swing, many young people are ready to celebrate - and some may feel pressure to party. As parents, how can we support them in making safer choices? 💬 walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

Our wellbeing resources for young people aim to help you calm your mind, reduce feelings of anxiety or stress, and learn more about mental health. Enjoy 🧘 ☑️ Mindful relaxation practices ☑️ Guided mindfulness exercises ☑️ Wellness activities including mindful colouring, a

424 students, 1 big idea 💡 St. Clare’s National School turned painted pebbles into powerful messages of positivity. This student-led project is creating a lasting wellbeing pathway in their school garden 🦋 Launching 10 October on #WorldMentalHealthDay walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

❗ Don't forget - the deadline for applications to our Transition Year programme is Friday, 25 July 2025. Delivered by clinical staff from St. Patrick's Mental Health Services, this unique mental health education initiative offers TY students across Ireland a chance to explore

📱 Cyberbullying can have a serious impact on a young person’s mental health and self-esteem. It’s often invisible to adults and can happen at any time, making it especially difficult to escape. Let’s work together to create safer, kinder online spaces. 💚 walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

Today, we celebrate the bonds of friendship that make our classrooms kinder, more inclusive places to learn and grow. We have lots of project examples and ideas on our School Portal - and it’s free for teachers and schools to join! Register for free here: walkinmyshoes.ie/resource-portal

ℹ️ Understanding eating disorders Eating disorders are types of mental health disorders where you are very concerned about your weight and shape, and follow unhealthy eating behaviours, like eating too much or too little. It is important to know that, with the right treatment

We're delighted share a free training programme for parents, guardians and carers that addresses the key factors that influence children’s mental health and wellbeing, delivered in association with the National Parents Council. Watch the online training here:

📚 Did you know that reading can boost your mental health? 📑 Reading can help us understand ourselves better, connect with others, and feel less alone - especially when we see our own experiences reflected in a story. 📑 Reading before bed can even improve sleep and help calm

🌍 International Youth Day, my way ✒️ Laragh Corcoran from County Monaghan shares what this day means to her - and why it’s so important to speak up, try new things, and support each other. 💡 “In a world full of darkness, be someone’s sparkle.” 🔗 walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

🌿 Let’s create an August that feels good! Download our free Summer Activity Planner and map out the things you and your family most look forward to - from fun moments with friends, time outdoors or an afternoon doing hobbies. Planning positive experiences helps support your