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Walk in My Shoes is the flagship awareness-raising and education campaign of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services.

Walk in My Shoes (WIMS) works to promote positive mental health, to tackle mental health stigma and to change how people, particularly young people, think about mental health. We were first established in 2012 when a young man in St Patrick's University Hospital said he wished his friends could walk in his shoes to understand how he was feeling. Since then, thousands of students and teachers from

across Ireland have gotten involved, and have been at the forefront of starting a very important conversation about mental health. Throughout the year, we run or offer free resources for young people, teachers and parents; school achievement awards; short film competitions; Transition Year Programme work experience placements; a Day social media campaign, and a WIMS Live week-long programme of online activities. WIMS is a campaign of St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, a registered charity (Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20000370). We have community guidelines in place for our social media spaces: https://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/about/community-engagement

09/06/2026

We all feel anxious sometimes - but when worry becomes constant and hard to control, it can affect daily life.

✨ Common types of anxiety include:
🧠 Ongoing worry (GAD)
🧠Fear in social situations
🧠Panic attacks
🧠Fear of leaving home or crowded places

💡 Tips that can help:
✔️ Talk to someone you trust
✔️ Try mindfulness or breathing exercises
✔️ Learn your triggers
✔️ Reach out for professional support if needed

You’re not alone - with the right support, anxiety can be managed. Visit the link in comments below to learn more.

05/06/2026

🌍 We celebrate World Environment Day today!

Our free resource can help you to take some small steps that can help support both your wellbeing and the natural world.

From spending time outdoors and cycling, to connecting with others and taking group action - every positive action counts. 🚲

Our free guide is packed with simple ideas to help you get started.

Visit the link in comments below to download your free resource.

03/06/2026

✒️ Young people across Ireland have started their Junior and Leaving Certificate exams.

For better mental wellbeing during exam time, a child psychotherapist shares some steps help you to use your feelings to your advantage, rather than becoming overwhelmed.

🔗 Visit the link in comments below to read more.

29/05/2026

🎓 Exam season can be tough on students' mental health. Parents, your support is crucial.
✅ Acknowledge their stress
✅ Be available without pressuring
✅ Don’t downplay distress by saying it’s no big deal
✅ Give them the support they need, rather than what you think they need.

🔗 Visit the link in comments below for more.

28/05/2026

❓ Feeling the pressure to fit in? You’re not alone.

Peer pressure can make us act in ways that don’t feel right - but learning to handle it is possible. Sanidhya shares how he found his way through it:

✅ Talk to someone you trust
He opened up to his parents and realized they offered personalized advice and understanding - more helpful than he ever expected.

✅ Distance yourself from toxic friendships
He reflected on what healthy support looks like and made the hard - but important - choice to step back from friends who didn’t truly care.

✅ Follow your gut instinct
Sticking to what felt right helped him regain control - and even boosted his confidence.

✅ Be honest about how you feel
He learned that calmly expressing discomfort can be powerful - and if that doesn’t help, sometimes it’s healthiest to move on.

✅ Walk away when needed
If a situation becomes uncomfortable despite trying to address it, he chose to politely exit.

✅ Make new friends who match your vibe
It wasn’t easy - but by joining conversations, staying open, and being himself, he found genuine connections with people who share his interests.

Bottom line: Dealing with peer pressure might feel overwhelming, but it's not impossible. Sanidhya’s key takeaway is this: “Recognizing peer pressure early, trusting yourself, and building the right friendships can make all the difference.”

Visit the link in comments below for more.

25/05/2026

As young people across Ireland are getting ready for their state exams, the pressure is firmly on and often the anxiety can be overwhelming for both students and their parents.

Clinical Nurse Manager Carol McCormack from St. Patrick's Mental Health Services joined Ireland AM to discuss practical advice for students and parents on managing anxiety, avoiding burnout, handling phone distractions, improving sleep, and what to do if your mind goes blank during an exam.

Visit the link in comments below to watch the piece in full.

19/05/2026

👏 Teachers - don’t forget to upload your creative projects to our School Portal!

View other school projects including school presentations, posters, videos, event activities and more that help to promote positive mental health in schools and communities.

Upload and share your classroom projects and resources to showcase your work and help other schools to build mental health awareness!

✏️ Get ideas for your school projects or join the community; visit the link in comments to learn more and sign up.

15/05/2026

🚌 Primary and secondary school teachers...have you signed up to our schools newsletters?

You can get news and updates on our mental health resources, events and content, and see how you can get involved with our campaigns.

Visit the links in comments below to sign up for free! 🚸

14/05/2026

🎓 Attention Teachers: Empower your students to become mental health ambassadors!

Our Transition Year (TY) Programme is now open for applications for the 2026/27 academic year!

Join clinical staff from St. Patrick's Mental Health Services (SPMHS) for an immersive, week-long programme that offers TY students a unique opportunity to explore mental health education, mental health careers and advocacy.

🎓 Why Participate?
✔️Engage in interactive sessions with mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and occupational therapists from SPMHS
✔️Gain insights into mental health challenges, hear lived experience perspectives and learn about the importance of early intervention
✔️Get information around careers in mental healthcare
✔️Develop the skills to become mental health ambassadors within schools and communities.

📅 Programme Details:

✔️Five four-day sessions available throughout the school year
✔️Open to TY students nationwide
✔️Hybrid delivery: Held online after an introductory day at St Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin 8.

Visit the link in comments below to learn more.

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St Patrick's Mental Health Services, James' Street
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35312493555

Website

http://www.walkinmyshoes.ie/

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