Our Silent Emergency
2 OK Rule!
Our Silent Emergency by Roman Kemps - A important watch
We commend CLG Ciceam Ard Eoin for their involvement in this documentary.
The take away is remember it's ok not to be ok, and it is absolutely ok to ask for help and to ask your friends not just once "Are you OK?" But again "Are you really OK?"
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p098hsv6/roman-kemp-our-silent-emergency
Reach out now!
Lifeline
Childline
0808 808 8000
No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help.
Samaritans NI
We're waiting for your call.
Call us for free on 116 123
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
https://www.samaritans.org/ni/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/
PIPS
PIPS Charity is here to provide support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives. PIPS also provide support to those families & friends who have been touched by suicide.
AwareNI
10 things you can do to feel better right now
Watch real life stories of depression and recovery, and the support that AWARE can give. Contact AWARE on 028 9035 7820 or 028 7126 0602 or email info@aware-ni.org
10 things you can do to feel better right now
10 things you can do to feel better right now
Nigel is back with another fantastic video to help you mind your mental health and well-being. This week, he's talking about 'Ten things you can do to feel better right now'.
Addiction Help
Brilliant podcast with Oisín McConville and the team at Mind Your Bap
Marty and Robbie had the privilege of bringing Oisín McConville, GAA All Star, onto the podcast and hear his powerful story about gambling addiction, it’s insidious nature, his descent into mental ill health and most importantly his recovery.
https://www.facebook.com/stpatricksgac/posts/3755776081207008
Dunlewey addiction services
Free and confidential counselling and mentoring programme for those experiencing difficulties with their own, or other people’s substance misuse or gambling issues.
Drink, Drugs & Sausage Rolls
Drink, Drugs & Sausage Rolls
DDSR provides advice for new University Students on how to be safe and health whilst enjoying themselves.
ASAP
Drink, Drugs & Sausage Rolls
The ASAP programme offers advice on how alcohol and illegal drugs can affect your performance.
Gambling
Gambling
Athletes Are An At Risk Group For Problem Gambling
Because OF....
Worried about a friend
How to be a good listener
How to be a good listener
How to be a good listener
Sometimes, we want to be there for someone but don't know how to start.
It's okay if you're not an expert – just listening can help someone work through what's on their mind. When people feel listened to, it can save a life. https://www.samaritans.org/shush
Small Talk saves lives
How to be a good listener
How to be a good listener
You might not know it, but you already have all the experience you need to help save a life. Because the small talk we use every day can be all it takes to interrupt someone’s suicidal thoughts and start them on a journey to recovery.
When you're not quite sure what to say - Samaritans
Silence can help someone to think through their thoughts. But when you feel the silence has gone on too long and you're not sure what to say, just ask 'What are you thinking?', to help re-open the conversation.
Helping someone with depression
Identifying the signs and symptoms of depression in a friend or a loved one can be very difficult. You may notice that they seem tired all the time and they may be experiencing difficulties with sleeping and might even seem stressed or withdrawn a lot of the time.
Mental Health Resources
Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Mental wellbeing audio guides
This programme aims to inform people about everyday things we can do in order to look after, and improve, our mental wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Mental wellbeing audio guides
On this page you can listen to a series of mental wellbeing audio guides to help you boost your mood.
Adult Health resource
Mental wellbeing audio guides
Adult Health resource
The Adult Health Resource booklet is the third in a series to promote Health and Wellness among its members.
Little things
Adult Health resource
This campaign focuses on the little things that we can all do to protect our own mental health, and support the people we care about.
Play in my boots
A mental health resource for players, coaches, clubs and communities.
Mindyourhead
Get support for you or for someone else - Mind Your Head's website.
Mental pain
The short clip draws parallels between how to treat physical injury and how we should care for mental pain.
Feel good bag
Mind Your Head's Feel Good Bag is designed as a self-care pack for you or someone you know who might need it.
Self help app
Keep track of how you're feeling, and get recommendations for things you can do to help yourself cope, feel better and stay safe in a crisis.
South Eastern recovery college
South Eastern recovery college
The SET Recovery College offers free educational courses on mental health & recovery which are designed to increase your knowledge & skills around wellness and recovery and promotes hope, control and opportunity. Courses are available to everyone.
Impact of social media
South Eastern recovery college
Impact of social media
KIC presents a short film looking at the impact social media can have on teenagers' mental health. Speak up Man!
Eating Disorders
South Eastern recovery college
Impact of social media
EDA (N.I.) exists to provide support, information and understanding to people with eating disorders as well as their families and friends. You are not alone and that support and a non-judgemental, empathetic listening ear are always available.
Health resources
Cardiac Awareness
Adult Health resource
Adult Health resource
Information on Cardiac Awareness services for GAA members including the GAA.
Adult Health resource
Adult Health resource
Adult Health resource
The Adult Health Resource booklet is the third in a series to promote Health and Wellness among its members.
Concussion
Adult Health resource
Concussion can occur in many different situations, it could happen to you or your friends, learn the signs.
Physical Activity Guidelines
Find out how much physical activity a day you should be doing.
Making behaviour changes
When it comes to being healthy many of us think about changes we’d like to make in our lives. Being more physically active, eating well, stopping smoking, drinking alcohol at levels that won’t hurt us, looking after our mental health are all important.
Physical activity
Let's move more and sit less. If you take one thing from this section, let it be that simple message. Find out about walking for health, recreational games and GAA for all.
Bereavement
Bereavement Help for young people
Eventually we will all experience the death of someone close to us, and it is a more common experience as we get older. Over the course of our lives.
Cruse Bereavement Care NI
The death of someone we love is likely to be one of the most distressing experiences we will ever face. When someone dies, a relationship is lost, a process of change begins, and we move towards a new and largely unknown situation. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance society's care of bereaved people.
Money Worries
Advice NI
The Independent Advice Network is here to help you improve the quality of your life. We offer information, advice, advocacy and representation on: debt, benefits, housing, welfare changes.
Money talks tools
A selection of online tools that may help you manage your money. These tools are provided by organisations that work with Advice NI.
Looking after yourself
The Sport Wellbeing Hub
The Sport Wellbeing Hub provides the right help right now, giving you instant access to a range of information, guidance and screening that is tailored specifically to help care for your individual wellbeing needs.
Looking after your mental health
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Looking after your mental health
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Self harm
Self-harm is difficult to talk about but it’s a common problem and you can beat it. Find out what self-harm means and what to do if you think you’re affected by it.
Exam Stress
Acts of kindness
Pressure to do well in exams can be overwhelming and affect your mental health. Here's some advice if it's all getting a bit too much.
Acts of kindness
Acts of kindness
Random acts of kindness during the coronavirus outbreak can make all the difference.
“Little things can improve your game” with Cavan's Alan O'Mara
GAA Cavan's Alan O'Mara talks about the #littlethings he does to improve his game. What little things do you do?
University life
Detailed information on different challenges that university life can bring.
- we give expert advice, information and support
- we connect carers so no-one has to care alone
- we campaign together for lasting change
- we innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers
Women's aid - talk to us!
NEW web chat service for women suffering domestic and sexual abuse.
Men's advisory project
Men's advisory project
MAP exists to provide counselling services for men experiencing domestic abuse.
LGBT
The Rainbow Project is a health organisation that works to improve the physical, mental & emotional health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender people in Northern Ireland.
Cara-Friend was established in 1974 as a voluntary counseling, befriending, information, health and social space organisation for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and/or Questioning (LGBTQ) community.
Broken Rainbow lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) domestic violence service (UK) is the first organisation dedicated to confronting and eliminating domestic violence within and against the LGBT communities.
Find out about your rights
REE Rights Responder - Childrens Law Centre
Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you don’t have rights. That begins with the right to ask and the right to be listened to and taken seriously. Knowing your rights can help you make better decisions and choices. Sometimes, it can even change your life!
When it comes to knowing about your rights and the law it’s important that you can trust what you’re told. That’s why we worked with young people and experts on the law to create REE for young people aged 13 to 17.
NICCY - Know your rights
CCEA and the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) have partnered to create this child rights resource hub for teachers and pupils.
Its aim is to provide a range of resources that will help to tell children and young people about their rights, as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). You can find out more about the UNCRC, its relevance to the curriculum, and importance for young people.
NICCY - Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing
NICCY - Children and Young People Living in a Digital Environment
To explore the important issue of Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing, Koulla Yiasouma, the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) and CCEA joined together to host the third live chat for primary pupils and their teachers.
Koulla was joined in the studio by Victoria Murphy from Childline and two young people - Orlagh Marley from the NICCY Youth Panel and Megan McConnell from the Belfast City Council Youth Forum and the Elephant in the Room project. (NICCY)
NICCY - Children and Young People Living in a Digital Environment
NICCY - Children and Young People Living in a Digital Environment
The opening animation, Digital Footprint is courtesy of the BBC OWN IT series.
Pupils explored the topic by sending in questions directly to the panel. These ranged from the opportunities the digital world brings to the dangers it can present.
(NICCY)
Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh
Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh
Community Advice Lisburn & Castlereagh is a registered charity offering free, confidential & impartial advice, ensuring everyone has access to high quality&d professional advice & advocacy in relation to their rights, entitlements & responsibilities.
028 9266 2251