How reading and writing can improve wellbeing

Many of us love a good story, but did you know that reading – as well as writing your own stories – can positively influence your mental health? Whether you


Random Acts of Kindness in Lisburn

Action Mental Health is taking to the streets of Lisburn during September to raise awareness of the mental health services available at our Railway Street location and across the city


Conversations on grief  

Grief is something which will affect us all at some point in our lives, but everyone experiences it differently and will cope with it in their own unique way. What


‘Home is Where the ’ART is!’ exhibition launch

Artwork from an eight-week project which aimed to bring people together to reduce isolation and support better mental health and wellbeing was officially launched at a special exhibition on Thursday,


A young Black woman wearing a hoody and glasses is scrolling on her phone. Text reads: Coping with distressing news: tips for looking after your mental health.

Coping with distressing news: Tips for looking after your mental health

While it’s important to stay informed about current affairs, exposing ourselves to a constant stream of distressing news can take a toll on our mental health. It’s therefore crucial to


Matthew before the race, wearing his purple AMH top and race number, running shoes and sports tape on his knee.

Matthew’s story

Last year, Matthew took on the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for Action Mental Health. We asked him to share a little bit about why he did it –


Powerful Connection as Omagh-based Powergrid Civils Supports Action Mental Health’s work with children and young people in the local area

Omagh-based Powergrid Civils (PGC), the specialist engineering and consultancy company operating throughout the UK and Ireland, have just announced a partnership with Action Mental Health, which will help support the


Christine standing with a man holding her award in front of an OCN banner

Christine from Action Mental Health wins Wellbeing Learner of the Year!

We are so delighted that Christine, a client at our Southern New Horizons service, received the 2024 OCNNI Learning Endeavour Award as Health and Wellbeing Learner of the Year and as joint winner of the prestigious Hilary Sloan Learning Endeavour award!