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The wait is over!!!!

Auction of ‘Read Between the Lines’ by artist Pat Ross in association with AMH New Horizons Foyle.

In Pat’s words this is about “taking the bogey man out of schizophrenia.”

Pat embarked on an exciting year with his art exhibition, “Read Between the Lines” it was launched in The Play House on Friday 10^th October 2014. The exhibition went on tour and was displayed in a host of different venues across Northern Ireland including Magee University, Belfast International Airport, Belfast City Hall, Libraries NI, Northern Ireland Assembly, The Guildhall-Derry and many more .

Throughout the tour, one question was continually asked; Where can we buy a copy? Are they for sale? The wait is over! At the start of the year Pat stated that he wanted the prints to be sold with all the monies raised coming directly to Action Mental Health.

Online bidding instructions:

Identify the print(s) that you would like, email [email protected] with: your offer, your name & contact details. The successful bidder will be contacted for payment and delivery arrangements. Good luck!

The prints will be available for viewing from 5^th-9^th October in the Playhouse, Derry.

Online bidding closes on Thursday 8^th October 2015 at 4pm.

NB: Delivery within the North or collection at any AMH Service across NI. Delivery outside of the North can be arranged at an additional fee.

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AMH Research to be Launched

October 1, 2015 actionmentalhealth

A study of Mental Health Service provision, which sought the views of service users, statutory and voluntary and community sector staff and carers across Northern Ireland will be launched at an event in the Long Gallery, Stormont on Monday, to kick start World Mental Health Week.

The research report is the culmination of 18 months’ work. AMH commissioned the services of Queens University for the purposes of the report.

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Thank you Newry City Runners!

September 3, 2015 actionmentalhealth

Peter Clarke, Chair of the AMH New Horizons Newry & Mourne Employer’s Forum, accepts a cheque from Newry City Runners. The money was collected on the 22nd August in a street collection in Camlough, Meigh and Rostrevor. The amount raised was £1882. AMH received a further £25 at this photoshoot raising the grand total to £1907!!

Sincere thanks to the Newry City Runners !!

Also pictured Brian Hughes, AMH Service Manager – back row 2nd from the right.

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Granite Challenge-Back By Popular Demand!

July 28, 2015 actionmentalhealth

The 55 mile Granite Challenge starts in the Cathedral town of Downpatrick, cycling via Tyrella towards Dundrum, then along the coast road through the seaside town of Newcastle, towards Annalong. Then its up into the Mourne Mountains, past Silent Valley. The climb up to Spelga will be rewarded at the top with tea and traybakes. Then it’s downhill towards home, through Bryansford, Maghera and Clough. Final destination Downpatrick, where a homemade lunch awaits you.

Entrance fee: £15 includes goody bag, tea stop at Spelga Dam & lunchRegister online www.granitechallenge15.eventbrite.com or on the day from 9am!

Enjoy a sports massage at the finish line for £5.00 with all proceeds going to AMH. Kindly provided by: North Down Physio and Sports Injury Clinic.

Supported by La Lanterne Rouge Cycling Club

To view the route, click the link below:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/111666301/

If you have any questions please contact Callum Clark: [email protected] or 028 9182 8494

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James Goligher takes Action on Mental Health

July 24, 2015 actionmentalhealth

Local Derry Man, James Goligher took on the challenge of an Ironman and raised a staggering £3,000 for Action Mental Health.

The Ironman consisted of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bicycle ride and a 26.2 mile marathon. James raised the fantastic amount through sponsorship and a fundraising event.

Well done James and thank you for helping us to Take Action on Mental Health!

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AMH Works round up their series of conferences examining Mental Health in the Workplace

July 23, 2015 actionmentalhealth

The topic this time was Individual Well-being. Wendy Shooter, Unicorn Consulting, creator of the My Power Bar App took delegates through the best ways to support their own mental health and wellbeing using the My PowerBar® App as a tool for wellness. AMH Works, Head Trainer, Gary Kane promoted individual health and wellbeing at work and discussed the tools available to support healthy, resilient workplaces.

Delivered in partnership with The Big Lottery Awards for All fund.

To keep up to date, follow AMH Works on Twitter: @AMHWorks

Our brochures from all conferences can be downloaded here:

Individual Well-being-Brochure

Stress in the Workplace-Brochure

Managing Mental Health in the Workplace-Brochure

Mental Health in the Workplace-Brochure

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AMH & PIPS– pitching in at Jenning Park

July 8, 2015 actionmentalhealth

We have teamed up with PIPS to host a free to attend football tournament taking place on 20^th July 2015 in Jennings Park, Newry.

Eight leading teams from the South Down and South Armagh area will compete in a knock out competition that will see clubs from different leagues play each other. The quality of the teams taking part is excellent with most of the teams being major winners in their individual leagues last season. Camlough Rovers, Windmill Stars, Warrenpoint Town, Newry City, Rostrevor Rovers, Cleary Celtic, Bessbrook United and Newry Celtic will compete for the trophy. The tournament promises entertainment and strong competition.

We hope that this tournament will raise awareness of mental health, especially with young men who find it difficult to talk about their mental health. Sport, either played or watched, can have a positive effect in helping people with poor mental health and also breaking down barriers to mental ill health, suicide and self-harm in the community.

During the course of a year one in four people will experience some type of mental health issue. Anyone may be affected, regardless of age, gender, social class or lifestyle.