NATIONAL suicide prevention charity, Pieta House, has awarded its Amber Flag to over 80 schools, colleges, clubs, and societies, recognising their individual efforts to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental wellbeing.
The initiative, now in its fourth year, recognises the individual efforts of schools, companies and groups to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental wellbeing.
The award unites these groups in their efforts working towards a happier, healthier Ireland and eradicating the stigmas associated with mental health issues. To be awarded the Amber Flag, applicant groups must host a mental health awareness event, a fundraiser, and a mental health initiative. The programme encourages teamwork and student contributions and works with school guidance counsellors to include a peer-support element.