Category Archives: AMH News

A teenage boy scrolling on his phone while sitting by a laptop,

What a social media ban for under 16s could mean for young people’s mental health

TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat are among the social media platforms to be banned for under 16s, according to new UK Government plans to improve children’s safety and wellbeing online. The


CHOICE Project

We’re looking for participants! CHOICE is a social prescribing project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to address health inequalities and social isolation among adults living with severe


Attendees at the Big Lunch event at Belfast City Hall.

Celebrating Supported Employment Awareness Day 2026 – Annual Big Lunch event for SES Consortium’s Workable NI Programme

On 3rd June 2026, The SES Consortium’s Workable NI Programme held their Annual Big Lunch event in the grounds of City Hall Belfast to mark Supported Employment Awareness Day 2026


A marathon effort for mental health: Our first Tokyo Marathon fundraiser raises over £4,000

We are proud to celebrate the achievement of Stuart McIver, who in March 2026 completed the Tokyo Marathon, making him Action Mental Health’s first fundraiser to take part in this


Cycle of Time and Distance as Length of Ireland Challenge Set to Clock up Fundraising Goal for Action Mental Health

As a turning point, celebrating your 40th birthday is one of those key dates when many of us decide to do something different or life-changing. For Belfast-based Mark Rafferty, life-changing


Eugene stands with arms outstretched, holding 6 marathon medals.

888 Marathon-Man Giving Pound for Pound to Action Mental Health Vital Services

The ‘888 Challenge’ looms large for seasoned Northern Ireland runner Eugene (Oggie) Winters, as he pursues his 888th marathon challenge at this year’s 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon on


Charity Partnership for Hillsborough Running Festival

Action Mental Health is proud to announce we are charity partner for this year’s Hillsborough Running Festival on Sunday 26th July 2026.   This exciting event in a unique location has something for the whole family with both a 10k (15yrs and up), and


A man stands with his hand on another young man's shoulder in a show of support.

You’re not alone: The power of community in Eating Disorders recovery

Eating Disorders Awareness Week reminds us that no one should have to face an eating disorder alone. This year, EDAW runs from 23 February – 1 March, focusing on the