Most of us feel stress sometimes. If stress is affecting your life, try not to use alcohol, cigarettes, gambling or drugs to relieve it – these can all contribute to poor mental health.
'Stress Control' is a 6 online-session programme - why not set the dates in your calendar now?
🔸OCTOBER TRAINING🔸
🔸Understanding Alcohol
🔸Conversations on Recovery - Maintaining
🔸Safeguarding Children Affected by Parental Substance Misuse
All info and how to register below 👇
👉[email protected]
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🔔REMINDER🔔
Have your voice heard on the public consultation on the Substance Use Strategic Commissioning and Implementation Plan.
Find out how to have your say at https://t.co/ezIbqtDiF8
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Ahead of #worldsuicidepreventionday, if you or someone you know is struggling with negative feelings, Lifeline is there for you.
Everyone can speak to Lifeline’s qualified counsellors for free, 24/7. 📲 Call 0808 808 8000.
➡️ More info at: https://t.co/8uoKGwKJkA
We are working with GPs and Community Pharmacists to focus on how medicines and appliances are prescribed.
Ask yourself do you need it? Can you purchase it yourself?
Ask your pharmacist if you are unsure.
More info ➡️ https://t.co/8FWjLv0DGX
Has your GP or pharmacist suggested you stop or reduce the amount of medicine you take?
Deprescribing is the process of stopping, changing or reducing the amount of medicine a patient takes.
Find out why your GP or pharmacist is doing this.
https://t.co/O7TUNFuZJv
Most fatal overdoses involve the use of more than one type of drug.
Mixing substances can be unpredictable & cause serious harm.
Find out more about the dangers of mixing at https://t.co/BSFooX7slM
Reduce the risk, don't mix.
No matter where you live in Northern Ireland, or how you're affected by drug and alcohol misuse, support services are available in your local area.
Find out more at https://t.co/43ZhYFSSFH
There are lots of reasons why life can feel overwhelming.
Whatever the reason, you can talk to one of Lifeline’s qualified counsellors for free, 24/7, if you are struggling to cope.
📲Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or visit https://t.co/Gp3D5efWu9 to learn more.
When you’re struggling or feeling low, it’s important that you talk to someone. Because when you start talking, you can start feeling better. Speak to a qualified Lifeline counsellor for free, 24/7.
📞Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or visit https://t.co/Gp3D5efWu9 to learn more.
When you are struggling to cope, it’s important to talk about it. Talk to a friend, family member or someone you trust. You can also call Lifeline and speak to a qualified counsellor for free, 24/7.
📲Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or visit https://t.co/Gp3D5efWu9 for more.
How much did you have to drink at the weekend?
Are you putting yourself at risk by drinking too much?
Take our Alcohol MOT at https://t.co/43ZhYFSkQ9 to find out more about how alcohol could be affecting your health
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NIADA are looking forward to The Research Launch tomorrow at Stormont Buildings. Thank you to all who booked tickets. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Taking that first step to seek help with alcohol issues is difficult but it is made all the easier by services being local to you & readily available.
This Alcohol Awareness Week we're highlighting the support services that are available.
Find out more at https://t.co/44nyu8fiXq
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek focuses on anxiety. If you experience anxiety and are using substances to cope help is available: https://t.co/9CHwSbtUqp
For more information about mental health and wellbeing: https://t.co/2pBsuxTU5u
@Start360org @ExternCharity @ASCERTNI
NIDACTS Connections Service would like to thank Northern Regional College for inviting us to their student Health and Wellbeing Fairs.
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Western Connections had information stalls at South West College this week as part of the students Health and Wellbeing Programme. Western Connection disseminated drug and alcohol information which was well received by the students of both Erne and Omagh Campuses
Western Connections Service recently had an information stand at the WHSCT Health Fair in Omagh. the event was well attended by the public and a multitude of organisations displaying a range of information and services that were available throughout Western Trust Area.