Tonight the team attended a session with Dr Breda Friel and Susan Morgan, from the University of Ulster on Trauma an responding to critical events, due to the recent events within the city. Self care is a PRIORITY, not an LUXURY!!!! @kee_arlene EA Youth Service Long Tower YC

Elsa, 18, shares how bullying can leave young people feeling isolated, and gives her tips for standing up against bullying. #AntiBullyingWeek ow.ly/zbBA50ClxbX

What impact has COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of students?

I know there has been speculation about the early closure of our schools for the Christmas holidays. There are *no* plans for this to occur. I believe that schools are the best place for our children: ✅ Education ✅ Mental Health & Wellbeing ✅ Social & Physical Development

It is vital there is support for our mental health services to ensure help is there for people.

📝 The public consultation 'Empowering Change in Women's Lives: Strategy for supporting and challenging women & girls in contact with the justice system' is live If you would like to take part ⬇️ 💻 bit.ly/WomenandGirlsS… 🗓 Closing date 12 March '21 NI Prison Service | Probation Board for Northern Ireland

Behind closed bedroom doors, a teenage mental health crisis is brewing theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

336 people in NI died as a result of alcohol specific causes last year. The tip of an iceberg of illness & suffering caused by this drug. What should we do? Substance use strategy consultation closes Friday - please respond. 👇 health-ni.gov.uk/SUS-consultati…

Improving mental health provision in NI- the new strategy, impact of covid and the issues for children and young people. One of the key priorities for Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) is involving Community and voluntary sector! And actions include Crisis intervention and Dual diagnosis!!

The Executive Office Gordon Lyons MLA @ExternCharity Thank you Gordon Lyons MLA for your continued support

I wrote a letter to the Guardian: Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms shouldn’t be mistaken for return of illness theguardian.com/society/2021/m…

The 4th annual Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Strategy has been published today. To find out more visit ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-…

The importance of self care and recovery after a tragic incident is vital!!

Fresh Start Through Sport with a fantastic group and excellent turn out. Tour of The Kingspan Stadium with Ulster Rugby and an input from @ExternCharity with their Mental Health module Ending The Harm Police Service NI Communities NI Ulster GAA Belfast Giants

The #Start360 Protect Life service have created a Wellness Calendar with tips for positive mental health & building resilience. You can give it a go no matter what month it is. Why don't you start today with trying to get a good night sleep. 💛🖤 #wellness #calendar #onetaskaday

Excited to hear St Patrick's Mental Health Services approach to social #SMBelfast

Research sets out stark reality of homelessness and mental health in NI with 70% of service providers stating clients had high support needs for MH with histories of unresolved trauma and complex needs. Thanks @SimonCommNI Depaul for this important study

This week we are introducing our amazing Crisis Intervention service Based in Belfast, we offer support to those having thoughts of self harm or suicide! Our experienced staff are trained in de-escalation and reducing harmful behaviours and suicidal ideation 0800 085 4808

Join the Safe project in the launch of their well-being calendar! To book into the first session click on the link! Or register interest with [email protected] fb.me/e/5gwEzIoXa

The Crisis Intervention project engages with individuals who have current and ongoing thoughts of suicide via telephone or face to face. You can self-refer into the project or be referred by your GP or other local supporting services. 0800 085 4808 [email protected]