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NI Mental health survey 2023-24 A large-scale representative sample of the Northern Ireland general population completed the 2024/25 Mental Health Survey, providing important insights into their attitudes and behaviours relating to mental health and suicide. Findings are presented in four reports covering issues of: • preventing mental ill health, • mental health related stigma, • training and intervening when someone is in crisis and help-seeking. • The findings are published in four papers available below: • Report 1: Preventing mental ill health among the general population • Report 2: Mental health-related stigma • Report 3 Preparedness to intervene when concerned about someone's mental health • Report 4 Mental ill health and helpseeking For further information Mental health survey 2023-24 findings | HSC Public Health Agency
NI Mental health survey 2023-24 A large-scale representative sample of the Northern Ireland general population completed the 2024/25 Mental Health Survey, providing important insights into their attitudes and behaviours relating to mental health and suicide. Findings are presented in four reports covering issues of: • preventing mental ill health, • mental health related stigma, • training and intervening when someone is in crisis and help-seeking. • The findings are published in four papers available below: • Report 1: Preventing mental ill health among the general population • Report 2: Mental health-related stigma • Report 3 Preparedness to intervene when concerned about someone's mental health • Report 4 Mental ill health and helpseeking For further information Mental health survey 2023-24 findings | HSC Public Health Agency
Southern Area Men’s Health Seminar ‘Strong Foundations – Healthy Relationships Matter’ Taking place on Thursday, 13th March 2025 from 10 am until 1:30 pm in Lough Neagh Discovery Centre. For further details, please see attached poster. Following on from previous, very successful seminars, this will again be a very interesting and an informative day. If you are interested in registering for the seminar, please email Donna Salt, YouthAction NI, on donna@youthaction.org by Tuesday 11th March 2025.
Winter Walking for Wellbeing group Come and join us for a gentle walk in Ormeau APrk Every Friday from 1030 am – Midday Please contact Clem Farrington clem.farrington@tcv.org.uk for more details
Walk Leader Training – Lisburn Area WHEN? Wednesday, 26th February 2025 WHAT TIME? 9.30am-1pm (must attend full session) WHERE? St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Chapel Hill, Lisburn BT28 1EP This is a basic level course which promotes low level health walks for adults who are inactive. TARGET AUDIENCE: Any adult wishing to set up a Walking For Health walking group as part of a work role or in a voluntary capacity. Learning Objectives: • To understand the health benefits of walking; • To motivate inactive people to participate in health walks; • To develop Walking For Health programmes; • To plan and risk assess walking routes; • To lead safe and enjoyable health walks for people of all ages and abilities. For further information and booking requirements please contact: Wendy.McDowell2@setrust.hscni.net
Mood Matters Parent & Baby Workshop A free mental health awareness workshop for expectant parents and parents of young children (under 3 years of age) Learn to : · Look after your health · Manage your feelings when you are stressed , anxious or depressed · Cope with challenges during and after pregnancy · How and where to get help Sign up online @ Aware NI - Mood Matters Parent and Baby
Suicide prevention training for young women and girls PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is pleased to deliver SPOT (Suicide Prevention Overview Tutorial) and SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe) suicide prevention training courses, supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project, and in partnership with Girl guiding Ulster. Please scan the QR code in the poster for further information. For general enquiries please email: northernireland@papyrus-uk.org
Eating Disorder Awareness Week 24th Feb – 2nd March 2025. Please see the link below which will take you to the Youth Wellness Web where you can download and print the EWTS poster for Eating Disorder Awareness Week (24th Feb – 2nd March 2025). https://cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness-web/ewts/
Hollywood Family Trust Counselling services Holywood Family Trust exists to help equip individuals and families through some of the issues in their lives, and contribute towards an inclusive community. At Holywood Family Trust we offer counselling for a wide range of issues and can also help signpost you to other service we think may be of help. All our counsellors are professionally trained and have a wide range of work and life experience. We have a diverse and dedicated team of professionally trained and accredited counsellors who will listen to you in a supportive non-judgmental way and create space to help you to start to see things more clearly and make positive changes. We are a BACP accredited service meaning we have demonstrated our commitment to offering a confidential, professional, ethical service which is open to all the community. For more information please click on the links below https://holywoodft.co.uk/ https://holywoodft.counsel360.co.uk/referral/enquiry
Community Connect Morning Join us for a community connect drop in morning on Friday the 28th February, from 10am - 2pm at the first Presbyterian church , high street Donaghadee Whether you are looking for information & resources, want to have your say in the community needs survey or just want a bit of company feel free to drop in for a cuppa and some light refreshments For more information please contact info@ardscommunitynetwork.com
Manifest, Connecting Men With Mind Fitness workshops. We aim to promote a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity and help more organisations and people consider what action they can take to address some of the issues that affect men and boys This one day workshop aims to explore the key issues that impact men and their mental wellbeing. If your organisation would like to…… • Explore how to effectively engage with men and signpost them to a range of services. • Explore why we need to work with men as a specific group. • Understand the broad determinants of men’s mental wellbeing. • Increase the confidence of participants in relation to working with men. Then this course may be for you! Date & time: 3rd March, 930-4pm Venue: AMH, 27 Jubilee Road, Newtownards BT23 4YH · Contact: brien.frazer@setrust.hscni.net for more information
Northern Ireland Suicide Statistics, 2023 report was published on the 5th February For more information please visit : Northern Ireland Suicide Statistics, 2023 | Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency
Downpatrick Neuro Café Join us for an information and support event for parents and carers of children with Autism and ADHD and those awaiting assessment. Friday 28th February 10am – midday SERC Downpatrick Campus For more information please contact: noelle.hollywood@setrust.hscni.net
Its Time To Talk Time To Talk Day is a national campaign dedicated to sparking open conversations about mental health. It encourages everyone to take a moment to check in, connect with and support each other, and ask the question – how are you feeling? Find out more information @ Aware NI - Time To Talk Day: Let’s Open the Conversation About Mental Health