Walk in My Shoes

In light of extremely concerning recent developments, Walk in My Shoes (WIMS) is no longer active on X as of 9 January 2026. At WIMS, we are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. We will be prioritising the use of digital channels that offer a safer and more consistent user experience. You can reach us online at: Facebook: @ walkinmyshoes Instagram: @ stpatricksmentalhealthservices YouTube: @ walkinmyshoesireland walkinmyshoes.ie/news/latest-ne…

All of us at Walk in My Shoes sends you best wishes for 2026.🎇 We thank you for your support last year and look forward to continuing our work to promote positive mental health.

All of us at @walkinmyshoes wish you and yours a restful, enjoyable Christmas break. We are very grateful to everyone who has supported us this year to help us raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.

🌟 Saying thank you There is widespread evidence that saying “thank you” contributes to positive mental health and increases our sense of connection with the world. We asked some of the team at @walkinmyshoes and @StPatricks to describe the things that they are thankful for. walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

📌 Tomorrow from 7pm-8pm. Teachers and school staff - don't forget to sign up to our free webinar for schools that will discuss understanding anxiety in the classroom setting. The session is designed specifically for teachers and school staff working with young people aged 12–17. walkinmyshoes.ie/news/events/20… #EdShare #EdChat

👐 Grief affects everyone differently - including children and teenagers. A nurse with Willow Grove Adolescent Unit at St Patrick's University Hospital discusses how we can help children and young people understand and deal with grief. walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

Teachers and school staff - join our free webinar on 19 November, hosted with @StPatricks’ Willow Grove Adolescent Unit. 💬 Topic: Understanding anxiety for teachers 🎓 Attendance certificate available 🔗 Register: bit.ly/47QjErm #EdShare #EdShareIE #EdChat #Anxiety

Artist Don Conroy is known all across Ireland not only for his own love of art, but for sparking that same passion in lots of us, young and old, down through the years. He brings us a very special Draw With Don session, showing us how to draw lots of lovely moments from nature, from birds and trees to his famous owls! youtube.com/watch?v=qklkOh…

Parenting can be challenging at times - especially when it comes to our children’s mental health 💚 Hear what experts shared in our webinar around Parenting and Child Mental Health: walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

St Clare’s National School in Co. Cavan has launched its Positivity Pebbles Garden - a student-driven mental health initiative where 424 pupils painted individual pebbles with meaningful messages, now forming a calming pathway in their sensory garden. This idea grew from their win in our Mission Possible Awards and was given national exposure on @news2dayRTE ! 🌈 walkinmyshoes.ie/news/latest-ne…

✨ Blogs, real stories, and honest conversations - just for young people. From managing stress and peer pressure, finding ways to catch a mindful moment or hearing from others who’ve been there - our blog library is packed with content to support you. walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-… 👐

We’re delighted to join St Clare’s National School in Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, as they launch their Positivity Pebbles project on #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 A 2024/25 Mission Possible award winner, the project invited pupils to paint wellbeing messages on pebbles, now forming a colourful pathway celebrating creativity, inclusion, and positive mental health. 🎨

💬As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay this week we celebrate the teachers across Ireland have joined our School Portal - a secure, free platform to share ideas and resources that support mental health in schools. 🌱 Join the community of almost 1,000 educators creating positive change in schools and classrooms. #MentalHealthInSchools #EdShare #SchoolPortal walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

A new school mental health resource has just launched to support teachers and schools in creating meaningful wellbeing activities in the classroom, in celebration of #WorldTeachersDay. The planner is available in English and Irish for schools across Ireland. walkinmyshoes.ie/news/latest-ne…

💜Supporting your child's mental health We know that raising children brings joy and love - but it can also bring challenges. We hosted a webinar that heard from mental health experts and parenting organisations about how parents can help their children’s wellbeing and support their mental health. ✨ walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

🤗 Feeling overwhelmed or worried? You're not alone - and help is available. If life feels tough right now, know there are safe, confidential resources and organisations in Ireland ready to support both young people and parents. No matter what you're facing - stress, crisis, uncertainty - you don’t have to go through it alone. There’s always someone ready to listen and support you. 💚 walkinmyshoes.ie/library/about-…

✨ Self-care is about the choices we make every day to nurture our heart, soul, strength, and mind. When we take time to care for ourselves, it impacts every part of our lives. Self-care is a compass - small, thoughtful choices can keep us moving in the right direction. walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

🌟 World Gratitude Day There is widespread evidence that saying “thank you” contributes to positive mental health and increases our sense of connection with the world. We asked members of our Walk in My Shoes team to describe the things that they are thankful for. ✨ walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…

🌿 Anxiety is more than everyday worry - it can feel overwhelming and hard to control. 💡 Tips to manage: ✔️ Talk to someone you trust ✔️ Try breathing or mindfulness ✔️ Learn your triggers ✔️ Seek support if needed walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…? You’re not alone 💚 #Anxiety #MentalHealth

❓ Feeling the pressure to fit in? You’re not alone. Peer pressure can make us act in ways that don’t feel right - but learning to handle it is possible. Sanidhya shares how he found his way through it. “Recognizing peer pressure early, trusting yourself, and building the right friendships can make all the difference.” 🔗 walkinmyshoes.ie/library/blogs-…