About
Cycle Against Suicide is an awareness charity (CHY 20687) that makes a valuable contribution to the public education of mental health by changing the narrative surrounding suicide. When an individual is vulnerable enough to consider taking their own life, silence is read as indifference. With hundreds of people dying by suicide in Ireland each year and research indicating that thousands more contemplate it, we all have a role to play to collectively address the challenges that suicide presents. In a bid to save more lives, Cycle Against Suicide through its programmes, sets out to change culture and create a society that openly talks about suicide to allow people to speak up and seek help.
Challenge Area Activities
Community Involvement
Take part in raising awareness of mental health among your peers with Cycle Against Suicide.
Programme Breakdown
Students participating on school-based Student HEADSTRONG Committees can fulfil the Gaisce Bronze Award's Community Involvement requirement by selecting, researching, and delivering awareness exercises on five mental health topics to their school, guided by the HEADSTRONG Link Teacher.
Choosing Topics (Weeks 1-2): Students collaborate to select five relevant mental health topics, honing decision-making, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
Conducting Research (Weeks 3-5): The committee researches the chosen topics using HEADSTRONG resources and gathers feedback from peers, developing research and analytical skills.
Devising an Awareness Exercise (Weeks 6-8): Students create presentations and activities, enhancing skills in public speaking, communication, creativity, and organisation.
Delivering the Exercise (Weeks 9-11): The committee delivers the awareness exercises to the school community, building confidence in leadership and engagement.
Reflecting and Evaluating (Weeks 12-13): Students reflect on the project's impact and their personal growth, solidifying the skills and knowledge gained.
By the end of 13 weeks, students participating on Student HEADSTRONG Committees complete a project that benefits their school and meets the Gaisce Bronze Award's Personal Skills requirement, showcasing their commitment to personal growth and community involvement.
Choosing Topics (Weeks 1-2): Students collaborate to select five relevant mental health topics, honing decision-making, teamwork, and critical thinking skills.
Conducting Research (Weeks 3-5): The committee researches the chosen topics using HEADSTRONG resources and gathers feedback from peers, developing research and analytical skills.
Devising an Awareness Exercise (Weeks 6-8): Students create presentations and activities, enhancing skills in public speaking, communication, creativity, and organisation.
Delivering the Exercise (Weeks 9-11): The committee delivers the awareness exercises to the school community, building confidence in leadership and engagement.
Reflecting and Evaluating (Weeks 12-13): Students reflect on the project's impact and their personal growth, solidifying the skills and knowledge gained.
By the end of 13 weeks, students participating on Student HEADSTRONG Committees complete a project that benefits their school and meets the Gaisce Bronze Award's Personal Skills requirement, showcasing their commitment to personal growth and community involvement.