Resources
Headstrong is committed to ensuring that young people have access to supports and interventions that are in line with what we have committed to in policy and what we know to be best-practice in youth mental health. We have researched policy and research both nationally and internationally and visited sites of best-practice around the world to see what works for young people.
You can access some of the key reports and policies that have influenced our thinking through this section. You can also access some helpful websites, leaflets and documents designed specifically to support young people in developing their understanding of mental health issues, as well as some resources designed to support professionals in their work with young people.
Key Policies
Key Reports
- Somewhere to turn to, someone to talk to (new)
- Youth mental health - what can go wrong?
- What is it like to grow up in Ireland today?
- How common are mental health problems in young people in Ireland today?
- What do we know about youth suicide in Ireland?
- What do young people want to support their mental health?
- Where are the gaps in services for young people?
- What works in youth mental health?
- What are the economic costs of failing to intervene early?
Resources for Professionals
Resources for Young People
Factsheets
- For Parents
- For those who work with young people
- For Young People - Alcohol and drugs
- For Young People - Mental health