Today
was filled with a great deal of fun and learning about the culture in which we
are visiting. Our day started with a discussion and lecture from Dr. Sharon
Lambert. Her talk on substance use with adolescents in Ireland was really
engaging and informational. It was also interesting to learn about their
educational system and how the drop out rate was linked with substance abuse in
Ireland.
After the lecture, we traveled to Kinsale where we learned much more about the
history and culture of Ireland. We visited Charles Fort initially and learned
about its history involved with WWI. We then took a kayak tour in the bay where
our instructor explained to us the history of Charles Fort that spreads further
back into the early 1600's. Along with the help of some curious seals, we also
got to witness the great beauty of the city. Overall, we've learned a great
deal today from both Dr. Lambert and those of Kinsale that the Irish culture is
still affected by the trauma experienced from the many wars that have affected
generations before. While there has been great progress with mental health,
Ireland has a lot if exploration in this field that can be beneficial to this
population.
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