‘Now more than ever, it’s important to look after our mental health’
Teacher and LGFA player Emer Gallagher knows how valuable Jigsaw’s services are.
Lidl Ireland has been a partner of Jigsaw since 2018, with over €500,000 raised to date.
Together with its sponsorship partner, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA), Lidl Ireland is encouraging young people, parents and educators to be mindful of their mental health and to access the services at JigsawOnline.ie as needed.
Speaking about the initiative, Lidl ambassador and Donegal LGFA player, Emer Gallagher [pictured on the left above, with teammate Treasa Doherty] said:
‘As a teacher, I can see first-hand the pressure that my colleagues, parents and young people are under during this challenging time. It’s been hard for everyone to get used to the new normal, but now more than ever it’s important that we all look after our mental health.
‘It’s been fantastic to see more than 500 teachers across the country sign up to Jigsaw’s Mental Health eLearning Programme, aimed at building mental health skills and literacy of secondary school teachers. As a Lidl Ireland ambassador it makes me really proud to support Lidl Ireland in uniting the LGFA and Jigsaw to bring mental health supports to young people, parents and teachers in these uncertain times.’
JigsawOnline.ie is offering a revised range of services based on the current Covid-19 crisis, including a freephone helpline at 1800 544 729, email support, group chats and more.
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