Learn how to tackle your feelings at school 

The TYF programme aims to instil a proactive approach to mental health among young people

Ireland Rugby captain Ciara Griffin and Ireland and Leinster winger James Lowe who have both teamed up with Rugby Players Ireland, Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation to invite post-primary schools to take part in the 2021/2022 Tackle Your Feelings Schools mental wellbeing programme as part of the #ImTakingControl campaign. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Last year, 50 of John O’Malley’s transition year students at Collinstown Park Community College took part in Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) schools programme. This year all 100 TY students at the Clondalkin school will participate.

TYF aims to instil a proactive approach to mental health among young people – it wants to reduce stigma and encourage development of positive wellbeing habits that’ll benefit them through school life and into adulthood. A classroom-based, teacher-led life-skills programme, it enables students to build personal coping strategies, along with kindness and understanding around mental health/wellbeing.