📢 Only 3 days left until the election and mental health must be a priority for the next Government! Support our manifesto asks by writing to your candidates using our online template 👉 orlo.uk/yXRrv #MentalHealthMatters #GeneralElection2024 #CounsellingChangesLives

The Health Minister has welcomed additional in-year funding for the Department of Health. However, Minister Nesbitt also said a "significant shortfall" remains in the department's budget. ➡️Statement here: health-ni.gov.uk/news/statement…

Our message to the new Government and Prime Minister ... The time for pledges and promises is over – we need the new Labour Government to take powerful actions to improve the nation’s mental health. Read our full response here ➡️ orlo.uk/eIpRW #MentalHealthMatters

Have you listened to the 2nd episode of the 'Relating: Relationship Hacks for Everyday Life' Podcast with Geraldine from VOYPIC yet? Listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube 🎧relateni.org/the-sustaining…

📢 *Call for evidence* We are looking for evidence for two reviews: 1) on nature/outdoor-based arts therapies (incl.drama/dance/music therapy) 2) on arts for climate/planetary health in partnership with Jameel Arts & Health Lab & World Health Organization (WHO) Contact me directly 📮 Retweets very welcome 🙏

The King's Speech has included bills which we hope will improve access and choice to mental health services and greater opportunities for the counselling profession. Read our full response here ➡️ orlo.uk/JGKYY #KingsSpeech

Professor Siobhan O'Neill Mental Health Champion for NI joins us for our episode 3 of the 'Relating: Relationship Hacks for Everyday Life' Podcast. Siobhan discusses healthy relationships & wellbeing, healthy relationships in early years, RSE & more! Listen now🎧-relateni.org/the-sustaining…

We've launched six grants for third sector organisations to deliver projects that support improving equality, diversity and inclusion in the counselling professions. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/xmFNE

12 steps to strengthening integrated care. The most far-reaching proposal is for new Government to turn the Labour Party's ambition to become a ‘Marmot' nation into an Government Mission. ⁦Dr Nik Johnson⁩ ⁦Imelda Redmond⁩ ⁦Sir Michael Marmot⁩ themj.co.uk/steps-strength…

We've responded to the violent riots taking place across the country in the last few days. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these deeply troubling events. Read our full response ➡️ orlo.uk/YZ2nR

Can you help? Families in need are looking for assistance with any of these items, clean and in good condition. DM us if you can provide any of them! ✊

A brilliant chat with Sojan Joseph MP at the Labour conference, a great champion of mental health. We look forward to working with him during this Parliament to call for improved access to psychological therapies. #MentalHealthMatters #Lab24 #Therapy Steve Mulligan Sojan Joseph MP

Thank you to Health Secretary Mike Nesbitt for his opening address for #HOPE24 #lightconference

We’ve issued a joint statement in support of NHS staff for #WorldMentalHealthDay orlo.uk/sp6PB BABCP British Psychological Society

It was a pleasure meeting BACP President Lynne Gabriel & British Psychological Society President Dr Roman Raczka at the Staff Wellbeing Summit in London earlier this week. BABCP alongside British Psychological Society & BACP have issued a joint statement to mark #WorldMentalHealthDay 👇 babcp.com/World-Mental-H…

Our new report with The Diana Award UK Youth shows how involving young Black people in the design of mental health services and policies can make support more effective, break down barriers, and reduce mental health stigma👇🏿centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/a… #ASpaceToBeMe

News Media Association 🥈 Silver for Best Lobbying Campaign at the #AssociationExcellence Awards goes to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy with Lobbying to secure therapeutic interventions in Northern Ireland’s schools 👏Congratulations BACP #AEA24

"It just works, which is perfect. When someone takes the time to listen, it just makes the difference." Feedback from a 14 year old who is using Fife's School Counselling Service.

"I feel less sick and nervous than I did this morning worrying about it before coming, but I feel safe and glad I did it" A young person from Viewforth High School shared this today after their outdoor counselling session.

MHC Siobhán O'Neill (she/her) speaking to BBC Radio Ulster about the Deliverability Review of Mental Health Strategy. The review highlights that due to the lack of available funding all the actions in the Strategy are now not possible. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…