Category Archives: AMH News

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


Job Shadow Day 2019 revisited as this year’s event ruled out due to lockdown

Every year, clients from Action Mental Health get a chance to regain their footing on the employment ladder, with the help of the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment. This


Get Involved with Action Mental Health this Mental Health Awareness Week and celebrate kindness!

The Great Big Purple Picnic is one of the many initiatives organised by Action Mental Health to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week each year.  The picnics are hosted by lots


And the earth breathes …

Meditation and Art during lock-down Hello my name is Jackie and I am 60 years old.  I first attended AMH New Horizons in Downpatrick several years ago with complex mental


How “Workable” has been helping during lockdown

Audrey is a client of the Workable programme, and had been receiving support since May 2015. Here she tells us how life has changed, but how the support she receives