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October
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Walk in My Shoes launches Ireland's first mental health school portal
November
20 students enter our Transition Year Programme to become mental health ambassadors
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January
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March
Mental health training for teachers
2020
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Applications for Mission Possible school achievement awards now open
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Winners announced in our annual Frame of Mind short film competition
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August
New WIMS School Supports released to enable students to deal with change
September
World Gratitude Day celebrated with new journal resource
Log on to lean into your mental health: WIMS Live launches
October
We're excited to announce our new ambassador Nicole Owens and partnership with Avoca
November
Lights, camera, action: Applications open for our Frame of Mind short film competition
Christmas partnership with AVOCA aims to share message of hope
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Entries to 2021 Mission Possible school achievement awards now open
Don’t miss the deadline for our 2020/21 Frame of Mind competition before it’s a wrap!
February
Talented filmmakers and TikTokkers celebrated in Frame of Mind shortlist
Mental health takes centre stage in short film competition as Frame of Mind winners announced
March
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April
Competition to design new jersey launched with GAA Handball's Youth Expo
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Schools receive our 2021 Mission Possible awards for making mental health their mission
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Our Transition Year Programme celebrates ten years and 1,000 graduating students
Share your wellbeing tips and join our event on resilience this #MindYourSelfie Day
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July
Survey of parents shows mental health concerns for children
September
WIMS Live 2021 calls on Irish people to make their mental health a priority
October
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Walk for your wellbeing with our new ambassador this World Mental Health Day
November
Frame of Mind short film and TikTok competition is back with a €1,000 cash prize
December
AVOCA chooses Walk in My Shoes as its 2021 Christmas charity partner
2022
January
Schools in Ireland invited to enter 2022 Mission Possible mental health awards
February
Deadline for 2022 Frame of Mind competition extended
Exhibition of school mental health projects launched
Teachers in Ireland encouraged to enter 2022 Mission Possible school awards before deadline
March
Filmmakers and TikTokkers show a positive Frame of Mind in 2021/22 competition shortlist
Winning TikToks and short films show the power of changing our ‘Frame of Mind’
April
Connecting with nature and mental health: Plans for #MindYourSelfie Day 2022 announced
Meet the schools shortlisted for our 2022 Mission Possible awards
May
Schools show their mental health mission is possible in 2022 awards
Nature workbook for secondary schools launches on #MindYourSelfie Day
June
Transition Year students champion mental health awareness
WIMS Live recognised as best communications campaign at 2022 awards
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Ways to Wellbeing project goes nationwide
October
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WIMS Live campaign for World Mental Health Day tackles mental health misconceptions
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U2’s Adam Clayton congratulates Walk in My Shoes on 10-year anniversary of mental health campaign
2023
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Capture your meaningful moments in our Frame of Mind photo competition
February
New survey on cyberbullying and young people’s mental health released
20 students shortlisted in 2022/23 Frame of Mind mental health and wellbeing photography competition
March
Award winners in 2022/23 Frame of Mind photo competition announced
Irish language wellbeing resources published to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge
May
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June
122 students graduate from our 2022/23 Transition Year Programme
September
Schools invited to create Wellbeing Walls for mental health awards
October
Meet our Mission Possible judges
November
2023 Mission Possible winners announced
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Self-care embraced during #MindYourSelfie Day 2024
Screen Ireland partnership announced for Frame of Mind 2024
April
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May
Alisha Weir leads congratulations to our 2024 Frame of Mind winners
112 students graduate as mental health ambassadors
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“I now have the tools to advocate for mental health in my community”| Student experience of our TY Programme
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Schools work to improve mental health during the pandemic
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Five things I do to cope with stress: A TY student’s story
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Learning about mental health through the TY Programme
How I deal with peer pressure: a young person’s experience
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How nature can help us find mindfulness
A week in a mental health service on TY work experience
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The powerful benefits of journaling
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“Irish schools have been exemplary in recognising the importance of mental health”
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How reading can support positive mental health
What does happiness mean to you?
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Climate change and mental health explored by experts
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Protecting and promoting wellbeing and LGBTQ+ mental health in schools
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Mental health awareness through our TY Programme
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How to be a mental health supporter
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Recovery from an eating disorder: “I have peace of mind again”
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Student self-harm: A guide for teachers on how to support students
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