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Supporting your mental health

One in four adults are likely to have a mental health problem at some stage in their lifetime.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

  • Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
  • Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
  • Family history of mental health problems
How depression affects you

How depression affects you

Find out more about what you can do if you are experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd August, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

How To Improve Self-Esteem | Low Self Esteem

How To Improve Self-Esteem | Low Self Esteem

Here are some of our top tips to improve your self-esteem? Read more

Published: 21st July, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2021

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

How to manage and reduce stress

How to manage and reduce stress

Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When stressed, the body thinks it is under attack and switches to 'fight or flight' mode Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Looking after your mental health - Factsheets

Looking after your mental health - Factsheets

Free fact sheets covering a range of mental health topics including causes of depression, anxiety disorders and paranoia and fear Read more

Published: 12th November, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2022

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Mental Health Awareness Week: What is Loneliness and Social Isolation?

Mental Health Awareness Week: What is Loneliness and Social Isolation?

Loneliness and social isolation can have a significant impact on individuals from a biological, psychological and behavioral perspective, all of which will then have a negative effect on their mental health. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2020

Updated: 11th May, 2022

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Spot the signs of anxiety, fear and panic

Spot the signs of anxiety, fear and panic

Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Learn about the symptoms Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2022

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Tips to manage your results day stress

Tips to manage your results day stress

Get our tips on how to talk about your feelings on results day Read more

Published: 11th August, 2020

Updated: 14th July, 2022

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

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  • Latest jobs with Extern

    Latest jobs with Extern

    Work with Extern and help us support more children, young people, individuals and families to change their lives everyday

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  • Who we are

    Extern transform lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland.

  • Contact us

    Telephone advice and information for people with a housing problem or who are homeless, living with poor mental health or problem gambling.

  • What we do

    What we do

    Extern is the leading social justice charity operating across the island of Ireland. We are also the leading provider of placements for social work students in the voluntary sector.

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Janus Programme

Janus Programme

The Janus programme works intensively on a one-to-one basis with young people aged 10-17 years, who are living in the community or within the care system Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2019

Updated: 21st March, 2023

Author: Siobhan Malone

Location: 25 Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 RW28

Overdose Prevention Facilities

Overdose Prevention Facilities

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2022

Updated: 7th March, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, BT36 4PE

Connor's Story - Youth Engagement Service

Connor's Story - Youth Engagement Service

The guys at the Youth Engagement Service provided a place for me where I could speak honestly about what was going on in my life. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 10-12 High Street, Bangor, BT20 5AY

Caoimhe's story - Traveller Primary Health Care

Caoimhe's story - Traveller Primary Health Care

"Extern has helped me build my self­ confidence and motivation levels." Read more

Published: 21st March, 2023

Author: Ian Dinsmore

Location: 2 Cannon Row, Navan

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Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland NIC105869
Company Registration No: NI 16083
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Extern, 1st floor, Block 4
Monread Leisure and Commercial Centre,
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Naas, Co Kildare
W91 YWX3
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