Yep, it is a myth that introducing children to moderate drinking will encourage them to *safe drinking

*the evidence now shows that even small amounts of alcohol can be harmful

Great to launch ADHD Ireland #UMAPP programme. Understanding & Managing Adult ADHD Programme, is a significant support for everyday challenges. Pleased to be able to prioritise recurring funding for this evidence based support HSE National Clinical Programme ADHD in Adults UCD Psychology HSE Ireland Department of Health

If you, or someone you know, has experienced sexual violence, contact our Information & Support Line this evening, 6-8pm.

We are here to listen to you without judgement and to support you in complete confidence.

#youarenotalone

Join our #PPI in Mental Health Research Seminar on May 20th in collaboration with PPI Ignite Network @ UCC

▶️Keynote lectures by Leah Quinlivan, two Lived Experience advocates & Seeking Safety Irl
▶️Speakers incl. Michael Ryan, Dr Maria Quinlan & Lydia Sapouna

🖊️: tinyurl.com/4k85uwks

'All our young people have a right to a high-quality, inclusive Relationships and Sexuality Education curriculum,' writes Siobhán O'Neill (she/her).

'By delivering this well across all our schools, we promote mental health and positive social relationships.'

belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/commen…

The closure of the Barnardo’s NI school counselling is devastating

& comes at a time when we are *not* investing in the Mental Health Strategy & Framework for Wellbeing in Education which would see sustainable funding for this cost effective work

My interview with BBC RFoyle👇🏼

Just a reminder about the youth-friendly report of our research on experiences of education among minority ethnic and migrant young people in NI, produced with Taaryn. Please share with schools, community organisations, youthworkers - and beyond. shorturl.at/wG036

Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) 45% increase is needed overall across all mental health professional groups in NI.
🔘 trainings places need to be commissioned
🔘Chief Psychological Officer needs to be appointed

There’s much more from this committee session, watch it here: niassembly.tv/public-account…

Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) MHC Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) details what the greatest challenges for mental health in NI are.

MHC also makes the argument on why investing in MH has great economic outcomes.
🔘 suicide prevention work = £39.11 back for every £1 invested

We have the transformation plan for NI's mental health services.

Including:

✅Regional Mental Health Service
✅Workforce plan for statutory services
✅Strong Regional Crisis Intervention Service

It MUST be fully funded in this year's budget💰

Funding plan: £42.08mil for 24/25

The news today might feel scary if you're currently off work for your mental health. We get it 💙

We just want to reassure you that these changes are *not* coming into effect right now. 1/2

Very interesting study focusing on kids born during #covid Getting ACTUAL data instead of anecdotes. 👇🏼 #childdev

I fully support today’s #MarchForChildcare ✊🏽

The cost of childcare is an equality & mental health issue,

& good early years care promotes lifelong wellbeing.

MeltedParentsNI

Attention ‼️: Defective Concrete homeowners ‼️ Children’s voices regarding their experiences growing up through the Defective concrete crisis need to be heard. To their Parents - can you be their voice & complete this online survey.Deadline 12th May Mica Redress MAG

Thanks to ARK for hosting round table discussions today . Great to have NIADA members and colleagues share their thoughts around current issues including stigma, workforce development and funding.

Very pleased to visit the Justice NI Remote Evidence Centre yesterday

A key recommendation of the Gillen Review,

it provides a safe, trauma-informed setting from which victims, including children, can give evidence.

Incredible work!

Find out more👇🏼
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Members were delighted to hear from Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) Mental Health Champion for NI today ahead of our inquiry into Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland.
NI Audit Office
Northern Ireland Assembly
#ScrutinyInAction

This afternoon the Committee will be briefed on the NI Audit Office report into Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland from Mental Health Champion Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) Mental Health Champion for NI
⏰3pm
💻Watch live niassembly.tv
Northern Ireland Assembly
#ScrutinyInAction