Do you or someone you know experience mental health difficulties?
Many people with mental health difficulties can wait years before seeking support. Every day you live with a condition that is treatable, no matter what stage it’s at, is a day you haven’t lived to its fullest. You can change this.
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...
“We Got This!” – How to support your teenager as leaving cert results loom large
Advice for parents during results week This week, teenagers from all around the country will be getting their long awaiting Leaving Cert results. While this may represent an exciting new chapter in your young person’s life, we can also assume that no matter how...
Work Stress: regaining control of our mental wellbeing
Work is stressful and so what we do about that stress is important. Anxiety, depression, burnout and substance misuse may all arise directly or indirectly from stress in the work environment. At their most extreme work-related stress issues make up a significant...
Can ADHD be a problem in both children and adults?
ADHD is the most common behavioural disorder occurring in children today. It affects between 3% and 9% of school-aged children and young adults in Ireland. It is a Neuro-Developmental condition arising from problems within the developing brain and leading to a series...
Warning signs of bullying & what to do
Types of bullying include physical bullying, psychological or emotional bullying and more recently cyber bullying. It is a mistake to assume one form is more severe than another as all of these experiences can have serious effects on the victim. Bullying is distinct...
Depression, families and friends: some useful things to know.
At this moment every family in our land has at least one member with a mental health problem. Think of this, right now, someone you love is experiencing mental distress and he or she may be ill! So how should families and friends respond when confronted with this...
Less (exam) stress, more (emotional) success
Five steps to better mental wellbeing during exam time. As the Junior and Leaving Cert exams get underway this week, it is normal for students, and parents, to become overwhelmed by the high level of stress and anxiety that comes hand-in-hand with state exams. During...
WIMS Podcast Series: Anxiety Disorders
Clinical Nurse Specialist on the Anxiety Disorders programme at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, Frank Smith, shares his expertise on how anxiety can affect us, what conditions are classed as anxiety disorders and what treatments are available. Read...
Talking to Children about Suicide
Why “silence and secrecy” only increase the pain of bereavement by suicide. Childhood is meant to be a happy time, a protected time, but for some children (especially those prematurely exposed to death as a result of a suicide in their family or community)...
Parenting: Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, joined Sean Moncrieff on NewsTalk FM for the parenting slot to discuss the Middle child syndrome. Show: Moncrieff Wed, 04 January...
Colman Noctor, Psychotherapist at St Patrick's Mental Health Services joined Nicky Byrne and Jenny Greene on their show 'Nicky Byrne Show with Jenny Greene' on RTÉ2fm to discuss computer game addiction. There is increasing evidence that people of all ages are facing...
"The Gender Episode" is the 51st episode of "The Women's Podcast" with Kay Cairns, Chris Ricketts, Justin Vivian Bond & Lilian Bland's Herstory In this episode they are talking about gender. The panel is made up of non-binary journalist Kay Cairns, author & teacher...
Colman Noctor & Elaine Burke joined Pat Kenny on Newstalk to explore the over use of smartphones.
Managing mental health issues in the classroom.
#MindYourSelfie is a series of mental health eBooks designed to give practical tips and advice in relation to mental health.
Up-to-date information on a range of mental health issues.
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.
