"The approach to mental health in the Irish School system in Ireland must be improved. Student and parent voices are missing from this vital discussion and therefore I am looking to interview students, parents, past pupils and those who also wish to advocate alongside side our voices in order to strive for change."
- Aisling Murphy Transition Year (Founder of the Mental Health in Irish Schools project)
The Mental Health in Irish Schools project will ensure that there is clear affirmative action on consent - (expressed consent by a written statement submitted by electronic means). In where there is a pending participant under the age of 18, the Mental Health in Irish Schools project will abide by TUSLA Children First Child Safeguarding and seek the consent of the parent or legal guardian on their behalf. All applications of interest will be screened by Alison Murphy and Nicki Ringwood.
We would love to interview everyone who expressed interest via Zoom (voice/video) and uploaded to YouYube, however as this is a short-term project (January-May 2021) we will only be selecting a few participants who can help this project spread as much diversity as possible.
Please note that this interview will not speak on any imminent mental health difficulties a participant may be experiencing (such as current thoughts of suicide or talk around self-harm). If you or a loved one is struggling with this, please reach out to your GP or contact one of the helplines listed below for immediate 24/7 help and support:
Pieta House - a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm: Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to 51444
Text 50808 - a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support: Text TALK to 50808 to begin.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information at:
mentalhealthinirishschools@gmail.com