The impact of these conditions can have a devastating impact making it particularly difficult for young people to establish their own independence and goals. Yet most of these conditions are very treatable and if caught early, most people will make a good recovery
Mental health conditions:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
- Schizophrenia
- Substance dependence
- Personality disorders
- Eating disorders.
Recovery can be a slow and frustrating process with setbacks and problems initially may seem insurmountable. However, it is vital to understand that with the right help most people will recover from their conditions and return to a normal fulfilling life. The skills learned through the process of mental health treatment and recovery will stand to you in the future, helping you to recognise the risks of relapse, the best ways of seeking help and preventing recurrences.
Addressing age-appropriate psychological and social factors are essential in rebuilding young people’s lives.
The Young Adult Service in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services consists of an inpatient and day patient programme located at St Patrick's University Hospital and a community clinic located at the Dean Clinic Sandyford, Co Dublin.
It aims to help young people to develop the skills necessary for managing their conditions and putting their lives back together again.
Useful resources
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page if you would like more information about mental health supports and our services.
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Apps
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Contact numbers
Alcoholics Anonymous - 01 8420 700
Al-Teen - 01 8732 699
Anti-Bullying Centre, Trinity College Dublin
Bereavement Counselling Service - 01 8391 766
Bodywhys - 01 2835 126
CARI (helpline for children and families affected by sexual abuse) - 1890 924567 / 01 8308529
Cherish (counselling for single pregnant women and unmarried mothers) - 1890 662 212
Cura (pregnancy counselling service) - 1850 622 626
Drugs / HIV Helfpline - 1800 459 459
National Drugs Team - 1800 295 295
Dublin Simon Comunity 01-671 5551
eCollege
Focus Ireland (homeless service) - 01 6712 555
Gamblers Anonymous - 01 8721 133
Gay Switchboard - 01 8721 055
GROW (promoting mental health) - 01 8734 029
Headstrong
Homeless persons - 1800 724 724
Irish national Eating Disorder Association - 01 4126 690
Jigsaw.ie - 01 4727010
LGBTmentalhealth.ie – 1890 929 539
Life Pregnancy Care Service - 1850 281 281
Lifering
Mental Health Ireland - 01 284 1166
MentalHelp.ie
MIND
Narcotics Anonymous - 01 6728 000
National Learning Network - 1890 283 000
OCD Ireland
Out and About - 01 8338 252
Parent Line - 1890 927 277
Peter McVerry Trust
Pieta House - 01 628 2111
Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 / 01 6614 911
Reachout.com
Reachoutparents.com
Recovery Ireland - 01 2620 775
RETHINK
SANE
Samaritans - 116 123 (free call no credit required)
Shine (Schizopherina Ireland) - 1890 621 631
Spunout
Treoir (service for unmarried parents) - 01 6700 120
Victims Support 01 878 070
Volunteer.ie
Volunteer Ireland
Women's Aid - 1800 341 900 -
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