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Young People's Mental Health

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:00:12 PST

At the National Symposium on Young People's Mental Health, 21st of October2004 in Jury's Hotel, Cork, organised by the National Suicide Research Foundation in conjunction with the National Suicide Review Group and the Southern Health Board, the report on "Young People's Mental Health: A report of the results from the Lifestyle and Coping Survey", was launched by Mr. Tadhg Glavin, Senior Inspector Southern Regional Office, Department of Education and Science.

KMHA Post Primary Schools Leaving Cert Survey

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:51:59 PST

A survey conducted by the Kerry Mental Health Association, in March 2001 among final year Leaving Cert. students, reveals that the students suffer from a considerable amount of stress because of a fear of doing badly in the Leaving Cert. Exam. The survey was carried out in 28 Post Primary Schools throughout Kerry and a total of 1422 students participated.

An exploration of young people's barriers to help-seeking

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:50:34 PST

'An exploration of young people's barriers to help-seeking for personal/social/emotional problems as perceived by young people and health/eduction professionals in the Kerry region'

Stress and Coping among Secondary School Students

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:48:21 PST

In 2001, the Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) conducted a quantitative, questionnaire-based study among 1422 leaving certificate students in County Kerry to determine their levels of perceived stress and their methods of coping with stress. In 2003 a similar study was conducted among 992 first year students. Copies of these studies may be found on the KMHA website: www.kerrymentalhealth.com

Understanding The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:53:44 PST

The European Union (EU) has been anxious for some time to synchronise educational and training qualifications throughout the member countries. The purpose is to promote mutual recognition of qualifications by member countries, which would facilitate ease of educational movement throughout the EU. The Copenhagen Declaration has resulted in greater alignment in vocational education and training while the Bologna Declaration has made further and higher education qualifications across Europe more compatible and comparable.

Transition to Third Level Challenges and Issues

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:50:40 PST

As August draws near, excitement grows among the most recent Leaving Certificate class... results... points ...college and university offers. It is a potentially thrilling time! The prospect of living away from home... school uniform days over... new people to meet... places to go... a taste of independence... freedom ...and the beginning of a journey to qualification and a career. Life can be great!

The Road To Adulthood - Challenges and Support

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:49:12 PST

Throughout the years of adolescence the young person faces dramatic changes in their physical, emotional, intellectual and social circumstances. This is the time of preparation for adulthood. This is the time of preparation for adulthood. A time when the young person is beginning to separate from parents and family and establishing their own unique identity in the world. A number of Challenges and tasks face the young person including.

“The Mocks” are an ideal trial run for the real thing

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:47:01 PST

Regular and consistent study sets you up nicely for examinations. But from now on you must also give serious thought to your answering strategy. If you adopt a planned approach to answering questions you are likely to be more successful. The "Mocks" or "Practice Examinations", which are now about three weeks away, are an ideal opportunity to work on your presentation, timing and answering techniques. They should also be used to establish that the quality of your knowledge is up to speed.

Supporting Students With Mental Health Difficulties

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:45:19 PST

The Disability Support Service at UCC supports over 300 students with disabilities pursuing degree programmes at UCC at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Students registered with the service include those with vision impairment, deaf or hard of hearing, wheel chair users and those with mobility difficulties, students with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, students with mental health difficulties and students with significant ongoing illness.

Second Level Study Guide - A Plan for Exam Success

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:39:06 PST

During the course of my work as a Guidance Counsellor, I have had many opportunities to speak with students and parents about the issues, which I address in this guide. I have been privileged to present seminars and lectures to young people and adults about various aspects of study and examination preparation. In my interactions with young people, both individually and in groups, I have always been very impressed by their determination to do well in their studies and examinations.

Plenty of courses on offer but carefully assess their employment value in a competitive jobs market

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:36:49 PST

A New Year always brings with it the hope of health, success and good fortune. For about 60,000 people who are squaring up to the Leaving Certificate Examination next June, 2008 is an especially important year. During the month of January, these, mainly young, people are faced with the task of giving serious thought to their future plans.

Play to Your Strengths As You Consider Your Options

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:33:33 PST

"Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life."
As soon as the Christmas holidays are over and schools reopen, the thoughts of Leaving Certificate students begin to firmly focus on their future career plans. For those applying for a third level place, the impending closing date of 1^st February does bring a certain degree of urgency to the task of filling out the CAO application form.

Part Time Work Becomes A Major Issue

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:30:43 PST

A major reason for poor performance, by a significant number of students, in examinations at second level and third level is the amount of time spent by students in part-time work.

Young People and Career Future

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:54:17 PST

Informing and Empowering

Today's Challenge for Young People

Education and Work

Kerry Students Are The Best And The Brightest

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:11:22 PST

A cursory glance at the progress of the 2007 national Leaving Certificate cohort once again confirms a statistic which career specialists like myself have been aware of for some years. Namely, students from County Kerry are at the top of the class when it comes to qualifying for higher education.

It’s never too late to chase that much coveted college or training place!

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:09:56 PST

Okay, so you began your examination year with the best of intentions! You were going to get straight down to work. You were determined to devote a number of hours to study each day. The "new" you returned to school fully motivated and totally prepared to apply yourself to a year of quality study. You even went as far as making out a timetable for home study. In fact, for attitude, planning and resolution you were an A student.

Its Never Too Late To Begin Studying

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:07:52 PST

Good Planning And Exam Techniques

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:02:15 PST

Notes from expert Billy Ryle on good planning and exam techniques that will help students achieve higher grades.

DO’s AND DONT’s OF THE CAO APPLICATION

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:57:02 PST

A guideline on points to remember before making your C.A.O application.

Coping and The Search for Meaning

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:52:58 PST

As a recent week saw two boys found guilty of murders committed in their mid-teens, it seemed appropriate to revisit work done by the Kerry Mental Health Association (KMHA) over the past several years. This work, in the main, was a study of stress among young people and their methods of coping with stress.