Photographic Project 2013-14
Mental Health Ireland
The Photographic Project complements the popular Design a Cover Art Project which MHI has organised annually since 2000 for PostPrimary Schools and Colleges. The aim of each project is to create an awareness of mental health in young people and it is hoped to engage a greater number of students by offering alternative mediums through which to portray positive mental health.
Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation with 103 local Mental Health Associations (MHAs) and branches throughout the country. The membership includes mental health professionals and lay people who provide care, support and friendship for the mentally ill. MHI aims to promote positive mental health and to actively support persons with a mental illness, their families and carers by identifying their needs and advocating their rights.
Other MHI Mental Health Promotional Programmes for schools: National Public Speaking Project The National Public Speaking Project, organised by Mental Health Ireland (MHI), is one of the most popular events in the school calendar year. This project for teams from senior classes in PostPrimary schools aims to introduce students to public speaking and to promote an awareness and understanding among young people of the causes and effects of mental illness and of the importance of positive mental health. By participating in the Public Speaking Project, it is hoped that attitudes and prejudices usually associated with mental illness will be reduced and even eradicated. The Project is now in its 33rd year as a national event. It was undertaken nationally for the first time during 1981 as one of MHI’s contributions to the International Year of Disabled Persons. Mental Health Matters Resource Pack for 14 - 18 year olds, which is available in all Post-Primary Schools and Colleges. Mental Health Resources: MHI Regional Development Officers are available to support teachers with any mental health promotional activities, including: »» Mental Health Matters Resource Pack »» Talks on a range of mental health topics/issues »» Information days »» Identifying resources »» Arranging visits to local mental health services Online - For information on all aspects of mental health topics and to get in touch with our Development Officers, check out MHI’s website at www.mentalhealthireland.ie.
Photographic Project 2013-14 A Mental Health Ireland Project for Post-Primary Schools & Colleges
People who are mentally healthy: »» feel good about themselves »» feel comfortable with other people »» are able to meet the demands of life Why should the average young person be concerned about mental illness and know about mental health? Here are just two facts: one person in every three attending the family doctor has a mental health aspect to the medical problem of those who live to 65 – one in nine will spend some time in mental health care As a student it is highly desirable that you should learn as much as you can about the importance of mental health and recognise and deal with causes of stress and other factors leading to mental breakdown. Remember that sometime in your life, you, a member of your family or a friend could become mentally ill and your understanding and help could be of tremendous support. Young Mental Health Ireland Young Mental Health Ireland (YMHI) is an initiative introduced by Mental Health Ireland in 2008, its purpose being to open dialogue with young people and encourage them to influence the thinking of our national organisation on how best to respond to the concerns and issues that young people have regarding positive mental health. MHI regards as important liaising directly with young people and finding out how we can best assist them and how they can help in our organisation’s goal of positive mental health for all. For details on membership, visit www.mentalhealthireland.ie. Mental Health Ireland, Mensana House, 2 Marine Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: 01 2841166 Fax: 01 2841736 Email: info@mentalhealthireland.ie Website: www.mentalhealthireland.ie
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Photographic Project 2013-14 A Photographic Project, organised by Mental Health Ireland (MHI), to capture an image which must encapsulate the ethos of Positive Mental Health.
Prize: The overall winner shall receive €250.
The theme of the Project is:
Positive Mental Health GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY 1.
The Project is open to all students attending Post-Primary Schools & Colleges.
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There is no entry fee.
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Only individual entries will be accepted.
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Only one entry is allowed per individual entrant, which will automatically become the property of MHI, who shall also be the owner of the copyright. Submitted entries will not be returned.
11. If the photograph features any recognisable person or people, written permission should be obtained from them (or their parents/guardians if under l6) for the image to be entered in the project and to be published online and in all media as required. Written permission(s) must be included with entry. 12. The original file, disc or negative for the photograph must be retained by each entrant, as MHI may request its submission at a later date. In such case, it will automatically become the property of MHI and may be used for any purpose at the discression of MHI. 13. Each entrant agrees to their details (name and age) being published in relation to their entry in all media.
Photographic Project, Mental Health Ireland, Mensana House, 2 Marine Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. 15. All entrants will receive a certificate of participation. 16. Entries will be adjudicated on a Provincial basis. Provincial winners will be awarded a prize. 17. Provincial winners shall go forward for final adjudication. An overall winner will be selected from the entries. Winners will be listed on our website in April 2014.
The entry must reflect the photographer’s vision of positive mental health.
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Entries from digital media or film are welcome. Photograph must be taken with 6 mega pixel or greater camera.
18. The overall winner will be acknowledged on promotional material for the National Public Speaking Project which is circulated to Post-Primary Schools & Colleges throughout the country.
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Entry should be submitted in print. All print formats are welcome, i.e. black & white, sepia or colour. Size for entry should be A4 LANDSCAPE (29.7 cm x 21.0 cm) or 12 inch x 8 inch. A caption/title for your entry must be included.
19. Judging will be carried out by representatives of Mental Health Ireland. The decision of the judges in relation to all aspects of the project will be final. No correspondence will be entered into regarding this decision.
Each entry should include in BLOCK CAPITALS, the student’s name and age, the school’s name, address and telephone number and teacher’s name clearly labelled on the back of entry.
20. MHI reserves the right to disqualify any entry that breaches any of the rules and guidelines.
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Entries should be submitted in flat format only. Do not roll, fold or frame photograph.
10. Each entry must be entirely the original work of the student and should not defame anybody nor breach any copyright.
Photographic Project 2013-14 Entry Form complete one entry form per school School Roll No: School Name: (Block Capitals)
School Address:
14. The closing date for the project is Friday, 6th December, 2013. All entries should be sent by post to:
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Mental Health Ireland
Note: Cartoon characters are protected by Copyright. NB: All entries must have captions. Closing Date: Friday, 6th December, 2013.
Telephone No: Email: Number of entries from school: I hereby acknowledge [please tick appropriate box(es)]: o the entries to the MHI Photographic Art Project 2013-14 are the unaided and original work of the participants and o where relevant, written permission is enclosed [see Guideline No. 11]. Teacher’s Name: (Block capitals)
Teacher’s Signature: Teacher’s Mobile No: Teacher’s email: Date: Photographic Project, Mental Health Ireland, Mensana House, 2 Marine Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: 01 2841166 Fax: 01 2841736 Email: info@mentalhealthireland.ie Website: www.mentalhealthireland.ie