Our Handbook Library
Please select a handbook from our range below. To view please click the handbook image or to download click the Download PDF button at the bottom of each handbook section.
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Let's Talk About Mental Health Magazine
The Let's Talk magazine is a comprehensive guide on youth mental health issues authored by Dr. Hannah Farnsworth, a retired medical practitioner. It covers various topics, including recognising and h...[More]
The Let's Talk magazine is a comprehensive guide on youth mental health issues authored by Dr. Hannah Farnsworth, a retired medical practitioner. It covers various topics, including recognising and handling a mental health crisis, dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress, understanding bullying and cyber-bullying, and the importance of active listening. The booklet provides practical advice for teenagers facing mental health challenges, offers guidance for friends and parents in supporting those in need, and emphasises seeking professional help when necessary.
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What are they thinking? - A Parents' Handbook
"What are they thinking? A Parents Handbook" focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention for parents of young people and other concerned adults. It includes topics such as the impact of ...[More]
"What are they thinking? A Parents Handbook" focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention for parents of young people and other concerned adults. It includes topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health, an introduction to youth self-harm and suicide, and the "Four Steps to Help Programme." The guide emphasizes the importance of awareness, understanding warning signs of suicide and mental health issues, fighting stigma, and providing support. It addresses frequently asked questions about suicide, explores underlying causes of youth suicide and self-harm, and offers guidance on how parents can help, including warning signs and risk factors specific to teenagers. The handbook is a resource for parents to better understand and support young people's mental health.
Guidance and Information for Teachers and Lecturers
The "Teacher's Handbook" is a comprehensive guide focused on youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention, specifically for teachers and lecturers, youth workers and those working with young p...[More]
The "Teacher's Handbook" is a comprehensive guide focused on youth mental health awareness and suicide prevention, specifically for teachers and lecturers, youth workers and those working with young people. It includes information and guidance on the role of educators in identifying and addressing suicidal tendencies among youth. Key topics include understanding the underlying causes of youth suicide and self-harm, recognizing warning signs, and implementing prevention strategies. The handbook emphasizes the importance of active listening, challenging societal stigmas around suicide, and equips educators with practical steps to support students in distress. Additionally, it addresses common myths about suicide and provides FAQs to enhance understanding and effective intervention in potential suicide scenarios. To order paper copies for your school or organisation please email our Administration team at admin@yspi.ie.
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Guidance and Information for sports coaches and youth leaders
This is a new 32 page booklet by Dr Hannah Farnsworth focussing on providing information and resources for those working with young people in a team or sport based setting. There is a very definite r...[More]
This is a new 32 page booklet by Dr Hannah Farnsworth focussing on providing information and resources for those working with young people in a team or sport based setting. There is a very definite role for coaches and trainers in youth mental health and this booklet provides guidance, warning signs to watch for and information of how to help.
Youth Self-Harm and Suicide - A Prevention Handbook
This handbook on youth self-harm and suicide is written by Dr Keith Holmes, Medical Director of the Lucena Clinic, Rathgar. Drawing on years of experience as one of the country's leading Child and Ad...[More]
This handbook on youth self-harm and suicide is written by Dr Keith Holmes, Medical Director of the Lucena Clinic, Rathgar. Drawing on years of experience as one of the country's leading Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, this booklet provides an overview of the causes, symptoms and prevention techniques related to self-harming and suicidal ideation.