Lived Experience Stories

January 14, 2021

The Importance of Self Care by Adrian Yeates

The Importance of Self Care by See Change Ambassador, Adrian Yeates Fadó, fadó, I used to pass a house each day going to and from school. It was a beautiful, imposing building with a long driveway and immaculate gardens. There was an orchard at the rear, and my friends and I often “unofficially” helped with the...

Shauna O’ConnorPersonal Stories, Self care

January 7, 2021

Self Care by Sonia Moloney

Self Care by See Change Ambassador, Sonia Moloney What self-care looks like for me is often what the majority of people would expect self-care to look like: so ordering a takeaway, watching a movie, playing video games, maybe reading a book, not answering messages or phone calls – just really turning off for the...

Shauna O’ConnorPersonal Stories, Self care

December 17, 2020

My Darling Son by Daniela Ferro

My Darling Son by See Change Ambassador, Daniela Ferro My darling son,  I have been spending the last few days thinking about what I want to tell you about 2020. The year that started a little over two weeks after you rushed into this world.  A world that was so different from...

Shauna O’ConnorChristmas, Family, Personal Stories

December 10, 2020

Rights by Lucie Kavanagh

Rights by See Change Ambassador, Lucie Kavanagh Article I All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Universal Declaration of Human Rights United Nations Human rights are slippery things. On paper they are clear,...

Shauna O’ConnorPersonal Stories, Stigma & Discrimination

December 3, 2020

International Volunteer Day by Rick Rossiter

If you are having a tough time at the moment and need to reach out for support, please contact any of the following Shine: phil@shine.ie Samaritans: 116123 Pieta House: 1800 247 247 YourMentalHealth.ie: 1800 742 444

Shauna O’ConnorPersonal Stories

December 3, 2020

Why I Became a Volunteer by Sonia Moloney

Why I Became a Volunteer by See Change Ambassador, Sonia Moloney The reason why I volunteered as an ambassador was because in 2016, I was having extremely difficult time of it with my mental health. I was having daily panic attacks and feeling like there was little to no hope of me ever recovering...

Shauna O’ConnorPersonal Stories, Self stigma

November 19, 2020

My Invisible Friend by Tim O’Connor

My Invisible Friend by See Change Ambassador, Tim O’Connor Just before I finished Secondary School a close friend said to me “You’re okay Tim – you have music”. That was completely true. But he was the first one to say it to me. All through the 1970s music was my hobby. I would...

Shauna O’ConnorInternational Men's Day, Personal Stories

November 19, 2020

International Men’s Day 2020

This #InternationalMensDay: Let’s talk about men’s mental health. See Change ambassador Johnny Hunt says we need to make a difference and break the stigma around men talking about their mental health. Show your support for men’s mental health and get the conversation started. If you are having a tough...

Shauna O’ConnorInternational Men's Day, Personal Stories

November 11, 2020

The importance of checking in with yourself by Linda Garvin

The Importance of Checking in with Yourself by See Change Ambassador, Linda Garvin “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” Katie Reed You are important. The only person that you are in a relationship with for your entire life is you! Don’t you deserve...

Shauna O’ConnorMental Illness, Personal Stories, Self care

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