Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page on iDonate.ie. I'm taking part in Hike for Hope. I've chosen to fundraise for Jigsaw. All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause.

Why am I doing this? It is simple... I have children and I am really concerned about their mental and emotional well-being, these are important elements of balanced adult life. Considering all the changes and hard times that we are going through lately, many of us are suffering emotionally or even struggling with an inner fight. But it can affect worst our children, teenagers, and adolescents, and we, adults are responsible for offering the right support at the right time.

Most children grow up mentally healthy, but surveys suggest that more children and young people have problems with their mental health today than 30 years ago. That’s probably because of changes in the way we live now and how that affects the experience of growing up.

Mental health problems affect about one in ten children and young people. They include depression, anxiety, and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives.

Most things that happen to children don’t lead to mental health problems on their own, but traumatic events can trigger problems for children and young people who are already vulnerable.

Changes often act as triggers: moving home or school or the birth of a new brother or sister, for example. Some children who start school feel excited about making new friends and doing new activities, but there may also be some who feel anxious about entering a new environment.

Teenagers often experience emotional turmoil as their minds and bodies develop. An important part of growing up is working out and accepting who you are. Some young people find it hard to make this transition to adulthood and may experiment with alcohol, drugs, or other substances that can affect mental health.

The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.

Whatever they are feeling right now, they need to know that we as parents, grandparents, teachers, neighbors, colleagues and part of the community alongside Jigsaw are here for them.

I hope you can help me by donating whatever you can. Simply click the Donate button above. All donations are processed securely. By donating to Jigsaw, we help them to create more HUBs, closer to us and we give hope and support to thousands of young people that need professional help .

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Many Thanks to everyone! Every little help can be life-changing support.

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