‘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 https://t.co/NeMeiqVS5t
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!
On this final day of #childrensmentalhealthweek why not connect with your friends, colleagues or family & try our children's breathing exercises below to help you feel calm & relaxed! For lots more resources to help your wellbeing visit https://t.co/fgUKfO7ZqQ @KensingtonRoyal
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. https://t.co/NeMeiqVS5t has been co-designed for easy access to resources & information for YP in NI. https://t.co/VVdBqtOdVF
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. https://t.co/5acTv9a46x
Take some time to watch this short video & try some of these things every day to help keep feeling happy & healthy! Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing https://t.co/qXirV2A3fP #childrensmentalhealthweek
For more videos and resources, visit https://t.co/NeMeiqVS5t scan the QR code below
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!
https://t.co/5acTv99wgZ
🧵 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