Shoo

This week in St. Wolstans, we have "Walk in My Shoes". Adam Clayton from U2 sent our school a letter asking us to take part in the event in aid of World Mental Health Day. Everyone in the school wore no uniform and a funky pair of shoes and brought in 2 to support St. Patrick’s University Hospital.

 If left untreated, mental health problems can cause lifelong disability and suffering, and have a major impact on personal development, education, work and physical health. 1 in 4 young people in Ireland will experience a mental health difficulty.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among 18-25 year old men in Ireland and the second most common cause of death generally in this age group.

Ireland has one of the highest suicide rates in the 14-24 age group in the EU.
75% of all mental health difficulties begin before 24 years of age.
1 in 6 employees in Ireland will experience a mental health difficulty.

Many of the problems associated with mental illness – including suicide – are preventable with early clinical intervention.

Between 45% and 65% suffer from treatable mental illnesses such as depression or psychosis. Early intervention in these conditions can stop deterioration, aid recovery, and prevent relapse, giving young adults real hope in returning to a normal life.

This is why our school decided to take part in the event, so people suffering will have some help and are saying shoo to negative thoughts.