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Icon for www.ulster.ac.ukUlster University · Aug 27, 2019

A Review of Mental Health Policies in Northern Ireland

Supported by Action Mental Health. As Ulster University launches a new ... cast a damning light on health services here in Northern Ireland in comparison to similar statistics for England and Wales combined, where approximately only 5000 people were ...
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
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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 ...
Icon for www.irishnews.comThe Irish News · 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.
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 Northern Ireland" is required. Mr Sidhu said he felt a duty to take action when he heard statistics.