Category Archives: AMH News

A young woman and her grandmother enjoying a Christmas dinner.

The Gift of Giving: How generosity at Christmas boosts your mental health

Christmas is often described as the season of giving. We might immediately think about presents under the tree and the joy this brings to those around us. But did you


NI Reports Rise in People Dying by Suicide

David Babington, Chief Executive of Action Mental Health, has responded to the devastating statistics released recently by NISRA, which showed a rise in the average number of people dying by


A Festive Splash participant on the beach. She is smiling and wearing an Action Mental Health t-shirt.

5 ways the Festive Splash can boost your wellbeing

Action Mental Health’s Festive Splash is back! Our annual sea-dip fundraiser returns to Crawfordsburn Beach on Sunday 7th December. We’ll gather our community together to take on a challenge and


Break the Cycle- World Mental Health Day

Local comedian Dave Elliott has undertaken a gruelling 3-day 300 mile cycle to highlight Northern Ireland’s escalating mental health crisis. Dave is hoping that his efforts will help to help


Dave Elliott’s Cycle UPDATES

Follow this page for regular updates on Dave Elliott’s ‘Break the Cycle’ challenge around Action Mental Health services in Northern Ireland for World Mental Health Day


Grow Purple for World Mental Health Day

We mark World Mental Health Day each year with our Go Purple campaign, as an opportunity to raise awareness and fight stigma around mental ill-health in our communities, instead promoting


A woman smiling and reading on a tablet. There is overlaid text which reads: How can employers improve wellbeing in the workplace?

How can employers improve wellbeing in the workplace?

The CIPD’s 2025 Health and Wellbeing at Work report reveals a worrying rise in sickness absence, with the average UK employee taking nearly 2 working weeks off per year –


Maria’s Story- SkillSET Programme

Maria began her journey with Action Mental Health Foyle in January 2025, enrolling on the SkillSET programme with a clear ambition — to open her own skin care business. As