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Metaphors, coping mechanisms, and a plastic bag: Blindboy discusses mental wellbeing

An unlikely spokesperson for mental health, Blindboy sheds light on Ireland’s issues in promoting mental wellbeing in a talk held for Mental Health Week.


It is a sad reflection on how mental health is perceived by the general population of Ireland when a man wearing a plastic bag on his head has a greater impact in engaging with students than the senators speaking on …

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A Mindfulness Morning for Mental Health Week

Run by S2S in conjunction with DU Meditation and Niteline, today’s Mindfulness Morning was a uniquely informative and positive experience

This morning,  Tuesday March 21,  a small group of students from various year groups and backgrounds came together in the Global Room for a Mindfulness Morning event as part of Mental Health Week. Participants were welcomed with a mug of

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Comedy gigs, student workshops and Blindboy: Mental Health Week 2017

From mindfulness meditation to comedy gigs, this year’s Mental Health Week promises society collaboration events, educational sub-campaigns, and a workshop by the Rubberbandits’ Blindboy

TCDSU Mental Health Week 2017 begins today, Monday 20 March, marking the final welfare campaign week of the year. The week aims “raise awareness of the different mental health issues that affect us”, highlighting issues such as spotting the signs