Addressing issues of poor mental health and well-being, substance misuse and self-harm, whilst also building capacity within communities. [email protected]
Belfast
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Research sets out stark reality of homelessness and mental health in NI with 70% of service providers stating clients had high support needs for MH with histories of unresolved trauma and complex needs. Thanks @SimonCommNI @DepaulIreland for this important study
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The #Start360 Protect Life service have created a Wellness Calendar with tips for positive mental health & building resilience. You can give it a go no matter what month it is. Why don't you start today with trying to get a good night sleep. 💛🖤
#wellness #calendar #onetaskaday
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Fresh Start Through Sport with a fantastic group and excellent turn out. Tour of The Kingspan Stadium with @UlsterRugby and an input from @ExternCharity with their Mental Health module @endingtheharm @PoliceServiceNI @CommunitiesNI @UlsterGAA @BelfastGiants
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The 4th annual Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Strategy has been published today.
To find out more visit ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/north…
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Tonight the team attended a session with Dr Breda Friel and Susan Morgan, from the University of Ulster on Trauma an responding to critical events, due to the recent events within the city. Self care is a PRIORITY, not an LUXURY!!!! @kee_arlene @eayouthservice @YcTower – at Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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I wrote a letter to the Guardian: Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms shouldn’t be mistaken for return of illness theguardian.com/society/2021…
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336 people in NI died as a result of alcohol specific causes last year.
The tip of an iceberg of illness & suffering caused by this drug.
What should we do?
Substance use strategy consultation closes Friday - please respond.
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health-ni.gov.uk/SUS-consult…
Health Minister warns of dangers of alcohol misuse
Latest alcohol-specific death statistics from NISRA show that in 2019 336 people died from alcohol-specific causes here.
➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
ALT ALCOHOL MISUSE
ExternReachOut retweeted
Behind closed bedroom doors, a teenage mental health crisis is brewing theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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📝 The public consultation 'Empowering Change in Women's Lives: Strategy for supporting and challenging women & girls in contact with the justice system' is live
If you would like to take part ⬇️
💻 bit.ly/WomenandGirlsStrategy
🗓 Closing date 12 March '21
@NIPrisons | @PBNINews
ExternReachOut retweeted
I know there has been speculation about the early closure of our schools for the Christmas holidays. There are *no* plans for this to occur. I believe that schools are the best place for our children:
✅ Education
✅ Mental Health & Wellbeing
✅ Social & Physical Development
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Elsa, 18, shares how bullying can leave young people feeling isolated, and gives her tips for standing up against bullying.
#AntiBullyingWeek
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It's day two of our #CovidWellbeingNI campaign with @InspireWBGroup on the topic of looking to the future for victims of sexual trauma.
We offer services and support delivered across NI to people who have been affected by sexual trauma.
For more info covidwellbeingni.info/relati…
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Thanks to @profsiobhanon for speaking to @BelfastLive for #WorldMentalHealthDay
A big, important job on her hands and we will support her work in any way we can
belfastlive.co.uk/news/healt…
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#WorldMentalHealthDay ... this message is VERY clear @publichealthni #Take5 #GIVE 👐 @OranMcFlynn @pcarlin70 @MindThePMC @BrendanQuail @oharamal @Johnvernon74 @JonnyDonnelly85 @ChefGuineyWolf @GarethCoffey84 @RealCFrampton @paddyraffcomedy @duanalla @kevinDaly88 @profsiobhanon 💓
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It's #worldmentalhealthday2020 so we've added a short video on Streetbeat Support where Dee talks about Mental Health and Take 5!
streetbeatsupport.com/featur…
#workingtogether @ExecOfficeNI
@cooperationirl @publichealthni @BelfastTrust @in_extern @ExternReachOut
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💥 WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE MENTAL WELLBEING 💥
GIVE
This week our Take 5 campaign focuses on Give, stay tuned for some helpful information on how giving can support your mental and emotional wellbeing!
@ExecOfficeNI
@cooperationirl
#workingtogether #mentalwellbeingNI2020
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We are proud to be celebrating the first anniversary of our #charity partnership with @ExternCharity! 🎉
Extern offers a range of world-class projects to help people overcome poor mental health and wellbeing. Further information can be found online at extern.org.
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Yesterday’s forum in N Belfast where I heard abt problems with alcohol, drugs & mental illness in the area.
Themes included underlying trauma & poor access to services.
Thanks @PPAI_IRL @john_farrelly @jr_forum @pipsproject929 @RobbieButlerMLA
@Noreenmcclella1 @SenatorMarkDaly
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Shankill team out and about The Woodvale area engaging with young people and local residents. Lots of discussion around the impact of COVID as well as Antisocial behaviour in the area. #CommunitiesInTransition #CIT #Detached #SafeShankill
