Irish energy ESB has partnered with students from St Paul's College in Raheny and St Mary's Holy Faith in Killester to launch Aware's Life Skills for Schools programme for Transition Year students.

The six-week intensive programme teaches students the ability to understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and actions; to understand the impact of external events; to look at challenges differently; to develop inner confidence, and to understand how they can improve their own wellbeing.

ESB Chief Executive, Pat O'Doherty, said: "ESB is proud to support the roll-out of this practical six-week programme which teaches young people invaluable skills often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. ESB staff themselves decide on priority areas in our Corporate Responsibility activities, and how to support positive mental health in young people is particularly close to our hearts.

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"It's been heartening to launch the strategic partnership in the presence of students from St Paul's Raheny and Holy Faith Killester, who are set to gain from receipt of this programme. We look forward to hearing further positive stories from their Transition Year counterparts as the intensive programme every corner of the country."

Dominic Layden, Chief Executive Officer of Aware, added: "We are so pleased to have the support of ESB in bringing this programme to more young people across Ireland. Feedback from students who have already participated in the programme shows that the programme teaches young people really practical, helpful skills that can make a difference to them, to their relationships and to their future."

(CD/LM)