Harnessing the Internet for Positive Mental Health

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Harnessing the Internet for Positive Mental Health
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Topics

• What is SpunOut.ie
• Personal Struggle
• Harnessing the Internet
• Mental Health Ireland and Young People
• A Positive Future

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What is SpunOut.ie?

• Web based Information Service
• Over 2000 pages of Information
• Young People (16-25)
• Platform for Youth Participation
• Advocacy
• Sign posts
• Forums

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The benefits to logging on to SpunOut.ie are

• To be a part of something truly inspiring
• To get help if help is needed
• To be informed
• To advocate for change
• To get your voice heard
• To get support

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The benefits to logging on to SpunOut.ie are

• To get stuck in and get involved in something
  that interests you
• SpunOut.ie caters for everyone
• To create positive change in your life through
  the use of information, tools, resources and
  opportunities
• To be entertained
• To volunteer

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The benefits to logging on to SpunOut.ie are

• To help you take control of your world  your
  media, your physical health, your mental health,
  your education, your career, your spirituality,
  your well being and all aspects of your life

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Take Control
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• No Control?

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Harnessing the Internet

• Internet is a powerful tool
• Pros and Cons
• Cyber Bullying

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Mental Health Ireland and Young People

• Emotionally Connecting
• Attitude Branding
• Youth Participation
• Website

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Positive Future

• Working together
• Get yourself on SpunOut.ie
• Promote the Internet positively
• What can you do?

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• Thank you