Mental Health Matters: A Mental Health Resource Pack

As mental health problems are on the increase, it is now more important than ever for young people to be introduced to the concept of positive mental health.


Mental Health Matters, a mental health resource pack for 14 – 18 year olds aims to:

• Address the issue of mental health in a realistic, relevant and age appropriate manner


• Present mental health as a distinct concept integral to our daily lives, the maintenance of which is vital to physical health


• Provide resource material which in its methodology and content is informative for any school which intends to introduce a module on mental health into Transition Year


• Challenge young people's attitudes and misconceptions as regards mental illness


• Look critically at society's attitude to mental illness and the factors which influence such attitudes

Make young people aware of the mental health services and facilities available should they, a member of their family, or a friend require to avail of same.

Mental Health Matters is structured in six units, each of which explores a specific theme through a series of exercises. These exercises are supplemented by teacher information and support materials contained in a learning resource section.

To order a copy of the Mental Health Matters Pack please contact:

Mental Health Ireland
Mensana House
6 Adelaide Street
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
Ireland
Tel: 01 284 1166
Fax: 01 284 1736
e-mail: information@mentalhealthireland.ie

For more information on Mental Health Matters contact Cork Mental Health Foundation