‘MHA’ aim to champion young people and provide a pupil led anti-stigma service for secondary schools, with a focus on positive mental health. #ChooseKindness 💛
🚨Urgent appeals🚨
We have been absolutely floored by requests in the last fortnight for food, vouchers, clothing, uniforms, stationery, shoes and nappies.
Our reserves are empty and we are doing the best with what we have and referring people on 1/2
Today we held an event to celebrate the work of our anti-stigma campaign. We got to showcase all of our work in communities with amazing partners, breaking stigma one conversation at a time. Thank you to all who attended @InspireWBGroup
Have you visited Northern Irelands central online emotional, mental health & wellbeing resource designed by young people for young people updated regularly with loads of great advice, information & signposting to services & free MH programs-don't miss out cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellne…
We were back tonight in the Johnpaul delivering our mental health programme. The young people covered stigma, depression, mental health, attitude surveys and what to do if a friend came to them and finished of the session discussing the pros and cons of social media!
NO young person should feel alone & should feel they can get support they need when they need it at any time, no matter how big or small the situation. cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellne… has been co-designed for easy access to resources & information for YP in NI. cypsp.hscni.net/wp-content/u…
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and today we are sharing tips on the power of listening!
Asking for help takes courage but so does listening and following the advice you’re given- especially when it can help support you and your mental health. changeyourmindni.org/
ALT Poster of girl pointing to tiles about what is on the Youth Wellness web including bereavement, bullying, your wellbeing, mental health, videos podcasts and school - poster includes a QR code
1/10 young people experience a mental health issue so it is important we encourage young people to ask for support, listen to advice & talk about how they are feeling.
This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we are sharing some tips to start the conversation!
changeyourmindni.org/
🧵 Yesterday, was #TimeToTalk Day. Here’s a few things I took away:
1 in 5 adults in Northern Ireland have experienced a mental health problem, a rate 25% higher than in England (@mentalhealth)
7️⃣7️⃣% of people in NI think it’s important to talk about mental health (Censuswide)
We're proud to support @TimetoChange with #TimeToTalk day today because we believe that listening to someone who's having a tough time can be invaluable 💚
Take time to check in with your loved ones today 💬
We're always here to listen if you need someone to talk to 📱 116 123
ALT Poster created for Time to talk day 02/02/23. In aid of Mind. Rethink Mental Health. Speech bubble which reads: I've been feeling..... can we talk? Message beside reads Make space in your day for a conversation about mental health. Talk, Listen, Change Lives. in Sponsorship with CO-OP
Talking can save lives. Wherever you are. Whatever you’re doing… it’s #TimeToTalk Day 💜
We all have a mental health. Conversations are key to building resilience.
If you need help or support, Lifeline & Samaritans are available to chat 24/7.
☎️ 0808 808 8000
☎️ 116 123
#TimetoTalk Day is not only about having conversations but an opportunity to reflect on those important ones you've had in your life. We want to thank @RelateNI, @PaulaJaneB, @SamaritansNI & @BCMGlobal for supporting our campaign! Make space in your day to have a conversation!
Today is #TimetoTalk Day and we asked our friends to talk about their most memorable conversation. This is the first part in a series of short videos highlighting the importance of talking- however you do it, make space in your day to have a conversation! @MHC_NI@LewisJRobinson_
#BlueMonday is a PR campaign made up to encourage people to buy flights.
Depression and low mood affects people all year round, not just a random Monday in January.
🗑 Bin off Blue Monday and celebrate ✨#BrewMonday✨ with us today instead! ☕
Blue Monday is just a made up marketing gimmick. Retweet to help us reject the unhelpful mental health stereotypes it perpetuates 🙅♀️
~ Blue Monday ~
Ahead to #bluemonday tomorrow a few words to hopefully help you flip the script…. I’d love to see it become ‘Mellow Monday’ Instead…🤍
Be gentle with yourself,
Be Inspired To Be,
Belinda 🤍
#mellowmonday