News

BBC on MSN.com · 5d

Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

A charity set up to help doctors and healthcare professionals with their mental health in Great Britain has extended its services to Northern Ireland. Doctors In Distress was established by Amandip Sindhu in 2019,
The Irish News on MSN.com · 14d

More than 300,000 calls made to mental health helplines in last year

Helplines NI, a network of 46 helpline services operating across the north, has revealed that over 300,000 relied on helpline services in 2024
BBC · 29d

Large rise in NI universities' mental health spending since Covid

St Mary's University College, Belfast has seen the biggest increase with an 85.5% rise in spending from £124,927 in the 2019/20 academic year to £231,691 in 2023/24. It said it had also received double its additional funding from the Department for the Economy's Step-Up Project with £50,000 in 2023/24 rising to £100,000 in 2024/25.
Icon for www.4ni.co.uk4ni · 7d

Grants Available For Local Mental Health And Wellbeing Projects

Community and voluntary groups across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply for grants aimed at boosting mental health and emotional wellbeing within their local areas. T
Belfast Telegraph · 10d

Co Down man ‘Everesting’ NI’s tallest mountain to raise funds for mental health and mountain rescue team

A Co Down man is ‘Everesting’ Northern Ireland’s tallest mountain by climbing it 21 times in 21 days to raise funds for two mental health charities and the local mountain rescue team.
Yahoo News UK · 2d

Police to deploy drones to protect peregrine falcons across Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Police are using drones to tackle the illegal persecution of peregrine falcons. The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Air Support Unit is joining the effort as part of 'Operation Raptor - Peregrine Watch', along with partners in the Partnership for Action against Wildlife Crime (PAW) Bird of Prey Sub Group.
The Irish Times · Mar 26, 2025

Anger in Northern Ireland at welfare cuts to balance budget books

Concern in Stormont over Rachel Reeves’ spring statement as higher numbers of people rely on welfare support in NI than UK average
The Impartial Reporter · 5d

Dromore Sunrise Walk will return to raise funds for AWARE NI

The Dromore Sunrise Walk will take place on Saturday, May 17, to raise funds for AWARE NI, a mental health charity. The event has become a key feature in the community, drawing in hundreds of participants each year. It aims to support those affected by depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Icon for www.standard.co.ukLondon Evening Standard · 29d

Talks on water charges ‘should not be avoided’ amid crisis in public services

a struggling primary care sector and an acute mental health situation, in part due to Northern Ireland’s recent history. “There are severe demands on the education sector, too, with SEN ...
Icon for www.msn.comPhys.org on MSN.com · 10d

80% of Northern Irish women first endured sexist behavior as children

Four in five women surveyed in Northern Ireland said their first experience of sexist behavior or harassment by men happened when they were children, according to a new study. Kim McFalone, a Ph.D. researcher from the University of Manchester, surveyed 211 ...
Yahoo News UK · 6d

'My sister Lorraine saved my life' - Fermanagh Sisters to walk for mental health

Two sisters from Fermanagh are preparing to participate in a charity walk to raise money for mental health services.
The Globe and Mail · 2d

Life Insurance Northern Ireland Launches Dedicated Online Platform for NI Residents

Belfast, Northern Ireland - Life Insurance Northern Ireland today announced the official launch of its new, comprehensive website https://lifeinsurancenorthernireland.co.uk/, created specifically to educate and empower Northern Ireland residents looking to understand, compare, and select appropriate life insurance cover.
Newstalk · 18d

'A great comeback': Rory McIlroy's mental health coach on his win

Mental health coach Bob Rotella, author of Make Your Next Shot Your Best Shot, said his win was never certain.
Icon for www.unionleader.comNew Hampshire Union Leader · 20d

Melbourne Moran Jr.: The dangers of cutting mental health services

But as we look ahead to the proposed House budget cuts to Medicaid, mental health centers, the Department of Corrections, and Health and Human Services, I cannot help but worry about the long-term ...
Icon for www.amnesty.org.ukAmnesty UK · Apr 1, 2025

Mother and Baby Institutions in Northern Ireland

Women in Northern Ireland have told Amnesty that they suffered arbitrary ... Find out more and get involved here. Mental health and counselling support services are available to anyone affected by these issues. Access to help and support in your locality ...
Icon for www.irishtimes.comThe Irish Times · 17d

Why does Northern Ireland lag the South on public health and education?

The link between poor health outcomes and low educational achievement rates is clear and borne out by the report’s data, he adds. Almost a third of all Northern Ireland’s young people aged ...
Icon for www.nursingtimes.netNursing Times · 27d

Northern Ireland health staff demand new approach to pay deals

Nurses and other healthcare workers in Northern Ireland have called to consign the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) process “to the history books where it belongs” following many years of pay delays. Health and Social Care (HSC) staff, who have consistently ...
Icon for www.nursingtimes.netNursing Times · 18d

Nurses warn against ‘unacceptable’ pay delays in Northern Ireland

Now, unions in Northern Ireland have echoed these calls, warning that nurses in the country will no longer tolerate pay delays. It was only at the end of March this year that Health and Social Care (HSC) staff in Northern Ireland received their uplift for ...
Northern Scot · 7d

Moray Mental Health Football Club - based in Forres - wins Moray and Banffshire Heroes Charitable Organisation of the Year Award

Moray Mental Health Football Club - formed by a group of friends from Forres following the suicide of a close pal - aims to support people enduring during difficult periods, all while enjoying football. The club, which has more than 70 members, was named Charitable Organisation of the Year at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes Awards.
Yahoo Life UK · 2d

Men's Health podcast: Owen O’Kane

Owen O’Kane, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Ten to Zen and Addicted to Anxiety, joins the Men’s Health podcast to deliver a powerful, myth-busting conversation about modern mental health – especially for men.
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 29d

Large rise in NI universities' mental health spending since Covid

The amount of money Northern Ireland universities are spending on mental health and wellbeing services for students has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic. Figures received via ...
Icon for www.4ni.co.uk4ni · 11d

PHA Rally's Support For Mental Health Helpline

25 April 2025 Dog Breeding Regulation Review Launched DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the commencement of a recruitment competition to appoint a Chairperson and two members to a newly established Expert Advisory Group. This group will undertake a comprehensive review of the current regulations governing dog breeding in Northern Ireland.
Icon for www.nzherald.co.nzThe New Zealand Herald · 24d

New $21.6m community mental health facility opens in Whangārei

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey (left), Health Minister Simeon Brown and Arataki Ministries peer support specialist Reuban Carpenter cut the ribbon at the opening of Manaia House in Whangārei ...
Icon for www.thenorthernecho.co.ukThe Northern Echo · 5d

Majority of school leaders say job has negatively affected mental health – poll

The majority of school leaders said their mental health has been negatively affected in the last year – with some quitting their jobs, a poll has suggested. Only one in five senior leaders in ...
Icon for www.lep.co.ukLancashire Evening Post · 11d

Northern Rascals' show Sunny Side exploring mental health heads to Lancashire

Renowned dance-theatre company Northern Rascals are taking their ... moving show will raise awareness of the often-overlooked mental health crisis affecting young people across the UK.
Icon for www.thenorthernecho.co.ukThe Northern Echo · 6d

Mental health deaths inquiry to ‘confront big and difficult questions head on’

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An inquiry into the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex will feature difficult discussions on issues such as ...
The Irish News on MSN.com · 4d

‘A Silent Emergency’: Abused medical staff suffering mental health crisis, says top doctor

The NI chair of the British Medical Association has said medical professionals here are facing a “silent emergency” as abuse from patients and long hours plays havoc with their mental health. Dr Alan Stout told The Irish News that medical staff are suffering from a mental health crisis as a result of poor conditions and abuse from patients.
Belfast Live · 11d

NI man opens up on mental and physical toll of coercive control at hands of ex-partner

Barry McGovern, 45, originally from Killyclogher in Co Tyrone but now based in Newtownabbey, is speaking out after his former partner was convicted of assault in a bid to help other male and female victims of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland.
Icon for www.belfasttelegraph.co.ukBelfast Telegraph · 26d

NI mental health charities help launch suicide prevention walk for 2025

Darkness Into Light (DIL), the annual fundraising event which raises vital funds for local mental health charities in Northern Ireland, is back for 2025. Organised by suicide prevention ...
Belfast Live on MSN.com · 6d

'I found my sister in a mental health crisis - that night still haunts me'

They will now both take part in AWARE NI’s Giant Steps 2025 on May 17, a walk during Mental Health Awareness Week that will unite hundreds of people across Northern Ireland. The event raises funds and awareness for essential mental health services, including AWARE NI's peer-led support groups.
Icon for www.ft.comThe Financial Times · 18d

Some good news for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s selective education model ... more than half had suffered trauma, 75 per cent had mental health problems and all came from disadvantaged areas. The idea was simple ...
Icon for www.bbc.comBBC · 5d

Poor mental health a 'common phenomenon' in healthcare staff

A charity set up to help doctors and healthcare professionals with their mental health in Great Britain has extended its services to Northern Ireland. Doctors In Distress was established by ...
Icon for www.breakingnews.ieBreakingNews.ie · 27d

'Concerning' mental health levels place Ireland bottom of EU rankings

A new report has revealed concerning mental health levels in Ireland, placing the island at the bottom of EU rankings. Laya healthcare, leveraging the global insights of the annual AXA Mind Health ...
Icon for www.alzheimers.org.ukAlzheimer's Society · 12d

The Mental Health Act 1983

However, there is no definite date yet. The Mental Health Act only applies in England and Wales. It does not apply in Northern Ireland. they have a mental disorder that makes it appropriate to detain them under the Act for assessment and/or treatment and ...