Charity is good for you – and your community

The saying goes, ‘charity begins at home’ but when that sentiment is extended out into the wider community we all benefit. Today, we wind up Mental Health Awareness Week –


Have a good laugh and be kind to yourself

So the saying goes – and for good reason; we all know the joy a good, full-on belly laugh cab bring. Life however, during Covid-19, might not have been a


Reflecting Negatives to Positives

Neil tells us about his passion for photography, a passion he has rediscovered I had a somewhat unusual introduction to photography and at quite an early age. It was the


Sun returns for Great Big Purple Picnic

Northern Ireland has been bathed in glorious sunshine for much of the lockdown, when government restrictions moved us away from our usual places of work and separated us from loved


Action Mental Health welcomes new plan for Northern Ireland

Action Mental Health today welcomed the publication of a Mental Health Plan for Northern Ireland. David Babington, CEO said: “This is a really good news story; the Action Plan will


Mental Health Awareness Week – how can we prevent mental ill health?

As we enter Day Three of Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s an opportune time to look at how can we prevent mental ill health – and be kind to ourselves,


OCN NI ‘Virtual’ Learning Endeavour Awards 2020 – the Results!!

The OCN NI Learning Endeavour Awards took place online today. If you missed the live streaming – you can catch up on the video link below. Many congratulations to everyone who


Mental Health Awareness Week, 18-24 May 2020, the theme is kindness.

Mental Health Awareness Week is hosted by the Mental Health Foundation and is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action