As part of Aware Mental Health Week, we spoke with Dr Jennie Milnes about mental health in adolescence.

Aware Mental Health Week will take place from Monday 9th October, with World Mental Health Day, taking place on Tuesday October 10th. Our awareness campaign this year focuses on depression across the lifespan and aims to increase understanding of depression across different life stages, provide hope and empower people to reach out for support, along with providing clinical expertise to educate the public on the causes, course and consequences of depression. We have a host of content, videos and stories, alongside a webinar to mark the week. Find out more at www.aware.ie/mental-health-week-2023

Below are links to further resources mentioned in this conversation:

https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/hel...
https://jigsaw.ie/feeling-down/#whaty...
https://jigsaw.ie/ask-jigsaw-im-self-...
https://www.ispcc.ie/our-services
https://spunout.ie/category/mental-he...

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Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions and their loved ones.

Information (https://www.aware.ie/information)

Information on depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety along with tips for coping and supporting others.

Free Support Services (https://www.aware.ie/support)

Support Group & Self Care Groups |
Support Line | Freephone 1800 804848 (10am-10pm, 365 days)
Support Mail | [email protected] (Answered within 24hrs)

Education Programmes (https://www.aware.ie/programmes)

Life Skills Group | 6 week programme
Life Skills Online | 8 week programme
Relatives & Friends Group | 4 week programme
Living Well With Bipolar Disorder | 7 week programme
Life Skills for Schools | 4 week programme
Wellness@Work | Mental health programmes