Category Archives: AMH News

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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Reducing Loneliness at Christmas

Reducing Loneliness this Christmas

While Christmas is traditionally associated with merriment and good cheer – a time for getting together with friends and family for celebration – many people struggle with loneliness at this


A young woman and her grandmother enjoying a Christmas dinner.

The Gift of Giving: How generosity at Christmas boosts your mental health

Christmas is often described as the season of giving. We might immediately think about presents under the tree and the joy this brings to those around us. But did you