Mind Yourself, A Mental Health Resource for Young People in the Asylum Process

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Mind Yourself, A Mental Health Resource for Young People in the Asylum Process

Published April 2021

Contributors

Author: Irish Refugee Council

Publisher: Irish Refugee Council

Date: 2021

Geographic Coverage: Ireland

Type of Resource: Report

Sector/setting: Asylum

Vulnerable groups: Young people

Developed with children and young people? Yes

Type of participation: Produced with young people living in asylum

Availability: Open Access

Keywords: Young people, Asylum Process, Mental Health, Wellbeing

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Introduction

Welcome to “Mind Yourself”

This is a comic and wellbeing resource for young people in the asylum process by young people in the asylum process.

Its purpose is to help you with your mental health. In this comic, you will find information and advice, as well as the stories of other young people who have gone through the asylum process in Ireland.

In times of great stress, we all struggle. While going through the asylum process, it can feel like even the smallest problems can tip us over the edge. Not everyone has regular access to professional help, and language barriers can make this even harder. This is where “Mind Yourself” comes in.

In this comic you will find:

Stories that capture the lives and experiences of young people seeking asylum in Ireland.

Everyday suggestions for improving your mental health, including exercise tips and mindfulness techniques.