[…]has articles and a blog with information and inspiration to cope with issues relating to self-esteem, mental and physical health, body dissatisfaction, and media influences on eating and body issues. There is message boards with a variety of topics relevant to eating and body issues, where students and trained student moderators provide support and a place to express your concerns. The opportunity to book 1 to 1 chats with a health care professional, for more individual support and help to identify ways of getting better. The main objectives of the ProYouth online information and support system are: To provide information and […]
[…]resulting in delayed identification of illnesses and inappropriate treatment Publicly funded, out-patient and day care programmes are scarce and often lack a comprehensive, long-term strategy for each individual patient The three specialist beds for eating disorders (all in Dublin) are manifestly inadequate to meet demand We ask that you take our recommendations on board: 1) Ensure equity for addressing and understanding all forms of eating disorders 2) Commit to equity in research and sustainable core funding for programmes, services and initiatives 3) Secure equity in access to treatment and recovery 4) Provide education and awareness to the wider population 5) […]
[…]other entertainment from gambling by preventing gambling from being advertised on television and online. USI supports this aim and says action is badly needed in this area, as many people – particularly young people who have grown up with such advertising constantly shown in association with sporting events – now see sport and gambling as intrinsically connected. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Sport is losing a lot of its meaning, particularly among young people. In commentary and punditry, it is now completely normal and standard to hear analysis given in terms of the effects on betting and […]
[…]pen for notes and your ready. The Students’ Union website will have lots of helpful advice.” -ENDS- Editor’s Note: USI President John Logue will be available for comment and interviews on the Leaving Certificate results and CAO […]
[…]degree. It’s about broadening horizons, improving critical thinking, bettering the mind and self-development.” USI is encouraging students to do their research on courses they’re interested in by contacting past students, looking up the college prospectuses, emailing course co-ordinators and going to college open days. USI is also advising students to ask their careers advisor about the courses they are thinking about doing, or asking for advice if they don’t know what course to […]
