Sam stands by a gate wearing a hi-vis jacket, in his training placement role.

“I look forward to what each day brings”: Sam’s story

Sam’s journey with Action Mental Health Foyle began in January 2025, a moment he now describes as the first step toward reclaiming his confidence and purpose. When he enrolled on


Client in our Lisburn service standing beside a SkillSET banner and a member of staff from Action Mental Health.

“I have regained my self-worth”: Lisburn client story

Delivered across Northern Ireland by Action Mental Health, the SkillSET programme is for adults not currently in employment who are experiencing anxiety, stress, or mental ill-health. SkillSET helps individuals to


A group of 4 children laughing and smiling while sitting in a park.

Switch off, tune in: Take on our Digital Detox for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

Switch off to tune in this February as we mark Children’s Mental Health Week with a Digital Detox challenge. Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 9-15 February this year.


A mother and young daughter reading a children's book in a library.

10 top tips for supporting children’s wellbeing

Mental health in childhood is simply about how children feel, think, and cope day to day. Just as children grow physically, their mental health develops too. With the right support


A cafe worker reading a tablet.

Blue Monday and other myths preventing better workplace wellbeing

Each January, you may find yourself bombarded with advertisements citing that today is “the most depressing day of the year”. The term “Blue Monday” is often linked with post-Christmas exhaustion,


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How having a laugh can boost our wellbeing

We all enjoy a good joke and can attest to feeling better after a bout of laughing with friends or family, so it’s good to know that the science agrees.


Two men sitting in a garden talking.

Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 – 10 tips to help with loneliness

Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 15th- 21st June 2026. This year’s theme is ‘giving loneliness a voice’, designed to highlight that loneliness is often hidden, unspoken, and misunderstood-and to encourage


Back to school with the 7 Cs – from calmness to coping skills

Tension and stress might be high for many heading back to school. If your child or loved one is feeling apprehensive about going back to school after Summer, consider the