Do you or someone you know experience mental health difficulties?
It’s never too late or too early to seek support from people who have the knowledge and skills that can empower you to enjoy life again.
You are not alone, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Info & articles and tips from the experts…
WIMS Podcast Series: Stress in the Work Place
On WIMS FM a few months ago, Tom Maher, Director of Services at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, sat in with Dil Wickremasinghe and Tara Flynn for a chat about stress in the work place.
They discussed what stress is, how it affects us and what we can do to combat it. It’s a fun chat about a serious topic, so you should find it as enjoyable as it is interesting.
Irish students become mental health ambassadors
Walk in My Shoes saw over 100 students from across the country graduate as mental health ambassadors from its unique Transition Year (TY) Programme in a ceremony that took place in St Patrick’s University Hospital in May.
Mothering Yourself Through Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for us all to celebrate the emotional and physical labour that goes into mothering, the role of mothers in our own lives and their importance in wider society. All over the country young children will try their hand at making...
Burn Out – A real issue or a sham?
Do you often feel exhausted at work or feel so tired that you are unable to keep going at your job. Do you think it is possible that you may be experiencing “Burnt Out”? It’s not so ridiculous a suggestion as it might first seem. Many people in stressful forms of employment are at risk of this experience and it is important that this is recognised. There is much at stake for everyone in the work environment when it comes to “Burn Out”.
What do you do to #MINDYOURSELFIE?
Walk in My Shoes call on public to get involved in #MindYourSelfie Day on Tuesday 26 March by sharing their positive mental health and wellbeing tips
Mental health training for teachers
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a Mental Health Information Day for teachers and others who work with children and young people next month. This event will take place on Friday, April 26th in St Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin 8.
About Walk In My Shoes
Established in 2012, Walk In My Shoes is a St Patrick’s Mental Health Services’ awareness and education campaign.
Walk In My Shoes runs initiatives throughout the year to promote positive mental health:
- Mission Possible; School Achievement Awards
- Short Film Competition
- #MindYourSelfie eBooks & School Resources
- Transition Year Programme
What We Do
Support
Our information and support service is manned by mental health professionals, who offer practical advice and direction to people in need of help.
Services
Walk in My Shoes raises awareness of Mental Health through support and information in communities throughout Ireland.
Information
Walk In My Shoes offers free downloadable information packs to schools, colleges, workplaces and individuals
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services is Ireland’s largest, independent, not-for-profit mental health service and aspires to be the recognised leader in:- the provision of quality mental health care
- the promotion of mental health awareness
- the protection of the rights and integrity of those experiencing mental health difficulties
Bláthnaid Treacy
Ambassador
Bláthnaid Treacy has been a regular on RTE for several years now, hosting entertainment shows such as Two Tube, The Electric Picnic Show, The EBBA’s, The RTE Choice Music Prize and most recently, the behind the scenes series of Dancing With The Stars; Can’t Stop Dancing. You can also hear her on Friday nights on RTE 2FM counting down the top 30 songs on the National Chart Show.
