30 November, 2015 - Minister for Education and Skills launches NEPS research into the efficacy ...

(Source: Department of Education & Skills of Ireland) An internationally acclaimed programme for building resilience and reducing anxiety in children and young people has been found to be effective when delivered by teachers in Irish Primary Schools according to the findings of research launched today by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ms Jan O'Sullivan, T.D. In 2012-2013 psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) trained and supported primary school teachers from 27 schools across Ireland to deliver a 10-week programme called Friends for Life. This programme teaches children that, although some worry is normal, it is important to notice and challenge...