Category Archives: AMH News

festive splash

Taking the plunge for mental health

With our annual Festive Splash fundraising event taking place on Sunday (December 1) at Crawfordsburn Beach, we thought there was no better time to chat with someone who’s been taking


men's mental health

How male identity affects mental health

For our third blog as part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we spoke to Ross Anderson, who features in our “I AM SOMEONE” campaign and is a very active


men's shed

Carving out a community in the Men’s Shed

For our second blog this Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we paid a visit to one of Action Mental Health’s three Men’s Sheds, to chat with the members and find


OUR Generation Project launch

OUR Generation Project launch

The OUR Generation Project was officially launched in Belfast on Wednesday, November 13, supported by Northern Ireland’s Education Minister, Paul Givan, MLA, who said it was a “critically important” initiative


men's mental health

Focus on: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month

While our mental health matters all-year round, dedicated awareness days, weeks and months are great for shining a spotlight on particular issues and helping to raise awareness of these. They


stress

Overcoming stress and isolation through therapy: Kapeela’s story

The beginning of November marks International Stress Awareness Week (with Stress Awareness Day on November 6), which aims to raise awareness about stress, as well as highlighting ways in which


menopause yoga mental health

How yoga can help during the menopause

With October marking Menopause Awareness Month, we’ve been speaking to various women who are all raising awareness of the menopause and helping other women navigate this significant stage of their


book week

Five book recommendations for Book Week NI

Book Week NI 2024 takes place this week (October 21-27) in libraries across Northern Ireland, so we thought it was the perfect time to share some bookish recommendations which just