The Neart Youth Mental Health Podcast

This episode looks at self-care around exam time. How can parents look after themselves, the young person doing exams and the other members of the household during exam season? Thanks again to our contributors from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, The National Parents Council, Comhairle na nÓg, Principal Joe Leonard from Cross & Passion College in Kildare and Tara Mulhern, Neart Programme Lead and Mental Health Occupational Therapist with Jigsaw. A general list of supports for parents & guardians can be found here: Parent & Guardian Support ListTo sign up for the Neart Parent newsletter and access further supports, register here: Neart Parent Registration

In this episode, the Neart schools team talks to Dr. Kim Lombard from Jigsaw, Catríona Rodgers and Eoin Houlihan from the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Áine Lynch from the National Parents Council, Joe Leonard, principal of Cross and Passion College in Kildare, and Cian and Katie from the National Comhairle na nÓg.We discuss the impact exam stress has on young people and families, how parents can recognise when a young person is experiencing a worrying level of stress, some practical ways parents can support young people, and possible avenues of further support for both young people and their parents.Information on the organisations and supports mentioned can be found here: Exam Stress Episode resourceA general list of supports for parents & guardians can be found here: Parent & Guardian Support ListTo sign up for the Neart Parent newsletter and access further supports, register here: Neart Parent Registration

Welcome to the Neart Youth Mental Health Podcast. Full episodes starting on April 28th.The Neart Youth Mental Health Podcast is brought to you by Jigsaw, The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, and the Department of Education and the National Educational Psychological Service.