Category Archives: AMH News

We need mental health “on the table” for Northern Ireland.

Just over a week ago we heard quite a lot about what was “off the table” in any talks between the UK Government and NI Executive. Today, 7 September, the


Action Mental Health Summer Highlights

Action Mental Health’s services have been busy providing mental health support this summer, and having some fun in the process. The ‘Art of Recovery’ Photo Exhibition On Monday 1 June,


A group of girls playing with hula hoops.

5 simple ways to support children’s wellbeing during summer holidays

The summer holidays are well and truly underway. Many children thrive with the freedom of later mornings, days out, and a welcome break from school. But alongside all the excitement,


Join Our Youth Panel

Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? We’re looking for young people aged 15-25 to join Action Mental Health’s youth panel. Help us to raise awareness, create positive change


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