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Latest news and blogs from mdeducational foundation
6 mental health workshops to support and improve the wellbeing of young people in schools
Wellbeing workshops are a great way to promote positive wellbeing, encourage young people to look after their mental health and remove the stigma around mental health and wellbeing. In schools, workshops can provide many [...]
Shining the spotlight on student wellbeing: Meet Susanna Neuvonen, Marketing Executive at mdeducational foundation
At mdeducational foundation, we’re dedicated to prioritising student wellbeing by providing fully funded support in schools and educational settings across the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to ensure that all post-16 students feel supported [...]
A year of impact: mdeducational foundation Wellbeing Support Initiative in an Irish School
For the last few years, mdeducational foundation has been piloting and establishing an impactful wellbeing initiative in schools across the UK. Over the last year, it was time to take another significant leap forward [...]
Student Stories: The real impact of accessible wellbeing support in young people
Photos used in case studies are for representative purposes only. “21% of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland don’t know who to talk to about stress and worry.” This figure comes from the report by Mental [...]
Behind the scenes of mdeducational foundation: Meet our Senior Administrative Officer, Coleen McLaughlin
mdeducational foundation is a charity prioritising student wellbeing by providing fully funded wellbeing support in schools. We enable educational settings to kickstart their long-term wellbeing strategies by providing a three-year salary-funded commitment to placing [...]
Building a Supportive School Community: Fostering Positive Wellbeing
At mdeducational foundation, we help schools build safe and nurturing communities that foster positive wellbeing for students because we know how much of a positive impact this can have. Reports have shown a drop in [...]
Enabling schools to kickstart their long-term wellbeing strategy: Meet mdeducational foundation Director of Schools and Partnerships, Deirdre Doherty
Rates of a probable mental disorder in young people aged 17 to 19 years, has risen from 1 in 10 in 2017 to 1 in 4 in 2022 (NHS Digital, 2022). This proves that, [...]
How to support young people in dealing with grief and loss
According to the report “Let’s talk about death: All children in England should receive grief education at school” (2023) published by the University of Bristol, nearly all British children experience some kind of bereavement [...]
How to deal with exam stress – 3 workshop ideas to help students manage stress
Exam season has begun for GCSE, Junior Certificate, A-level and Leaving Certificate students. This can put a huge amount of pressure on young people, causing them to feel overwhelmed, anxious and alone. The Childline [...]
mdeducational foundation launches in Ireland: Funding the first Wellbeing Lead placement in an Irish school
According to the latest ‘My World Report’ by UCD School of Psychology and Jigsaw, in Ireland, 6th years displayed the lowest levels of optimism and needed professional help. However, 22% of them didn’t actually [...]
How to improve student attendance in schools: Practical and impactful steps to support young people
Student attendance is a big concern topic across the UK and Ireland right now. BBC News reported that more than one in five children in England are persistently absent from the classroom. According to [...]
Empowering support for Wellbeing Leads – an interview with mdeducational foundation Clinical Supervisor, Catherine Llewellyn
mdeducational foundation has had an amazing year, full of growth and exciting improvements. To mention a few; we significantly increased the number of schools we provide funding to, attended the NAPD Annual Conference and [...]
Putting the spotlight on student wellbeing – mdeducational foundation at the NAPD Annual Conference
In October 2023, mdeducational foundation attended the Annual NAPD Conference in Galway, Ireland – an incredible opportunity and honour to connect with educational leaders from across the Republic of Ireland to share our mission. [...]
5 workshop ideas that schools can use to improve student wellbeing and mental health
We’re currently experiencing a wellbeing crisis in education, with rates of probable mental disorders in 17-19-year-olds rising from 1 in 10 in 2017 to 1 in 4 in 2022 (NHS, 2022). This highlights even [...]
How does social media impact young people’s mental health and wellbeing?
In today's hyper-connected world, social media has become a standard part of the daily lives of young people. Born into the age of technology and social media, GenZ has embraced platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, [...]
One year towards a brighter future – Leah Iles, CEO at mdeducational foundation
mdeducational foundation is a charity, on a mission for all post-16 students to feel supported in every aspect of their wellbeing, helping them on their journey to a brighter future. We are enabling [...]
mdeducational foundation media features
RTÉ and Nuacht TG4
mdeducational foundation television feature on RTÉ and Nuacht TG4 in October 2023 regarding the charity’s launch in the Republic of Ireland. Read our article: mdeducational foundation launches in Ireland: Funding the first Wellbeing Lead placement in an Irish school
