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R U right in the head?
Published:
HPA, February 2005 |
Description:
This booklet is a resource for young men providing information
on issues which can affect their mental wellbeing. It examines
concepts of masculinity recognisable to the target group and
was developed specifically to meet concerns about mental and
emotional health. |
Format:
A6, 16 pages, booklet |
Other
formats:
PDF available here (244kb) |
Target
group:
11-16
year olds
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Additional
information:
The
booklet called RU right in the head? was written by Dr Ken
Harland from the University
of Ulster in conjunction
with the HPA and other members of the Young Men’s Mental
and Emotional Health Steering Group. The steering group was
made up of representatives from the Curriculum Development
Unit, the Men’s Project (Parents Advice Centre), Opportunity
Youth, the Rainbow Project, Southern Area Health Promotion
Department and the Health Promotion Department, Westcare. The
booklet was tested with young men throughout Northern Ireland
during its development. It is also supported by a practitioner’s
guide, R U right in
the head? A practitioner’s resource
for working with young men, which is available after
completion of a training course. |
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