Ciarán and Ian chat to Kealan Hilley (MSU Vice-President Welfare & Equality) and Kirsten Baltazar (President of the MU Mental Health Society) about our mental health and the importance of minding our mental health.
Useful Resources
Counselling Service
MU Counselling Service: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/counselling
The Counselling Service is a professional, confidential service, which is available to all registered students of the University and is provided free of charge. The Service offers one-to-one counselling and support on a wide range of psychological and mental health issues, as well as academic, family and social concerns, any of which may impact on your personal health and well-being or academic performance.
We are here to support you. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please link in with us. It can be helpful to talk with someone in a confidential way about your worries and concerns.
MU Mental Health Adviser
The Mental Health Advisor, Sandra Fox is a Mental Health Clinician with over 20yrs experience in both community and hospital settings. She is available to all students who in confidence wish to speak about their mental health & wellbeing.
Sandra is based in the student health centre with her GP and nursing colleagues, she can offer face to face or virtual appointments .
For an appointment with Sandra please contact the student health centre on 01- 7083878.
Chaplaincy
The MU Chaplain is Ciarán Coughlan and he can be contacted at [email protected]
Chaplaincy Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-services/chaplaincy
Whatever the conversation, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I offer a friendly, non-judgemental ear to anyone who wants or needs it. I have regular drop in hours weekly (Accessed via telephone if you are not on campus) and you can make an appointment with me at any stage.
Chaplaincy is available by telephone, online or in person (Room 49 Arts Block, North Campus)
Chaplaincy is here for those of all faiths and none and is here to faciltate:
Community (Bringing students together);
Conversation (One to one support);
Contemplation (Allowing you to explore and contemplate the deeper question of life & faith);
Compassion (Working with and towards helping others, Charities etc).Student Support Officer
The Student Support Officer, Dr Colleen Doyle, is available to offer personal support and practical guidance to students.
You can contact the Student Support Officer by email at [email protected]
Maynooth Students' Union / Welfare Queries
Maynooth Students’ Union (MSU) represents the students of Maynooth University and St Patrick’s College Maynooth. The primary objective of the Union shall be to provide for and promote and defend the interests of its members.
Welfare Officer email: [email protected]
MU Mental Health Society
The Mental Health Society (MHS) is for anyone who has an interest in Mental Health or who believes Mental Health is a topic worth talking about. The MHS slogan is "unleash the elephant", as Mental Health often feels like the elephant in the room - the thing everyone knew existed but no one wanted to talk about - and the MHS wants to get people talking. Over the last few years the MHS has begun to move the elephant out, but there's still a lot more work to be done!
The Mental Health society is for everyone, whether you've struggled with mental health yourself, know a friend or family member who has or just think mental health is worth talking about! Mental health is something we all have, just like physical health, and its something we all should be looking after!
Mental Health Society website: https://mulife.ie/society/mental-health
