Counselling Psychologist, Head of Student Counselling TUS Midlands, researcher/projects lead higher education student mental health & student suicide prevention
@TUS_Athlone_ @EmmaReardon9 A fabulous project! I love having a look at the aeroponic towers regularly. Also bringing the outdoors in, being around growth, is so good for wellbeing. Well done!
Last year in Ireland, Women’s Aid had the highest year on record of disclosures of domestic abuse. Reports of physical violence was up a staggering 74%.
For men who want to be part of the solution to the problem of domestic violence, @Womens_Aid have an Ally Action list which can be found at the link below, thank you.
https://t.co/Zl9wpanql6
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
We urge anyone who has in the past, or may be currently suffering domestic, sexual or gender-based violence to contact any Garda station, or in an emergency, call 999/112.
#16DaysofActivism#NoExcuse
In 2024, sixteen of Ireland's Higher Education Institutions are coming together to say ‘Every 11 Minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women’.
For the next 16 days, we will share the same key messages and light our buildings orange in solidarity with all women who have or are experiencing Gender-Based Violence. We will also offer online and in-person training for all staff and students during these 16 days.
#NoExcuse #16Days
#LetsTalkAboutSuicide is an online programme that instils hope – it empowers people to make a difference and reminds us that preventing suicide is possible, even in the small everyday conversations and interactions that we have with others.
➡️ https://t.co/FmqxSAhZtE
Our data indicates that almost a quarter of first year students are feeling lonely often or always.
We've worked with students to develop a new toolkit for students, to crowd source strategies for building belonging. Check it out:
https://t.co/OTc9ykZQa9
Over the next few days, students will learn game design, game testing, and game deployment! By the end, each student will have developed a fully functional 2D shooter game, equipped with the knowledge and skills to continue their journey in game development.
#StartWithTUS
🎓 Nearly 50% of UK young adults enter university by age 18-20. University life, often associated with unhealthy behaviors, needs to shift towards promoting health and wellbeing. Insights from @juliahaas07 https://t.co/0scnXotEKx
Really sad news about Graham Thorpe.
Suicide can affect anyone.
If you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, having a safety plan has been shown to be effective when people are in crisis - it's an like an emergency response plan.
Click the link below for details of safety planning:
🔗https://t.co/kMBzFmbFMg
University staff training on supporting student mental health in Ireland launched in April 2023. Developed by @ThePCHEI members, led by @TUS_ie and funded by @HEA, includes all elements endorsed here.
New manuscript alert!
https://t.co/KWQbxMHoKv
I'm very proud to see this one in press for many reasons - fascinating international collaboration and huge testament to the hard work of the amazing Arush Goel
The Higher Education Authority is delighted to host the second national health and wellbeing conference for higher education ‘A Whole of Institution Approach to Health and Wellbeing’ @roinnslainte@HealthyIreland@HealthyCampusIE
What a fantastic day yesterday for the second annual health & wellbeing conference. The room was filled with real energy and momentum. We thank everyone who participated and are excited to continue to strengthen the agenda! @HealthyCampusIE@HealthyIreland
@ThePCHEI@LucyAmeliaSmith@drecarroll Really looking forward to seeing you and all our fantastic colleagues there, Emma! Recharge, relate and re-imagine!
Helen Lawson @taso_he explains that all students are unique but data tells us some students are more likely to experience worse #StudentMentalHealth and outcomes than others. HEIs should be able to better understand who their students are but issues with data sharing. #MWBHE24
The evidence-based CAMS methodology equips current and future mental health professionals to effectively support students in crisis through compassionate and effective suicide care.
Bring evidence-based suicide prevention training to your campus 👇
https://t.co/AH4paPL0nJ