Generational health: Community and youth organisations taking up the cause and being proactive
Young adult mental health: ‘Stigma and embarrassment still play a significant role in reluctance to seek help’
With the stigma around mental health still existing in Ireland, Cliona feels that for her parents’ and grandparents’ generations, mental health was never something that was openly discussed. “The cultural approach to mental health ... is obviously something that can worsen your mental health,” says Cliona who plays a part in opening the discussion as an advocate for the youth mental health organisation Jigsaw, facilitating talks in schools and with young adults.
O’Driscoll explores this by emphasising the importance of workplace mental health programmes, educational campaigns, community-based support, addressing socio-economic factors, supporting digital wellbeing, recognising cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness, crisis intervention, and policy advocacy. Making initiatives such as mental health days and employee assistance programmes the norm in a workforce provides flexibility for those dealing with mental health issues.
“One of the major stressors and issues for this age cohort in 2024 is affordable housing,” says O’Driscoll. “This feels unattainable for many, so it should be a priority policy area. And, increasingly, this age group struggles with managing debt due to issues such as high student loans, high rents and other financial obligations. Financial stability is proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
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