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The suicide rate in Northern Ireland nearly doubled in a 10-year span after the signing of the peace agreement known as the Good Friday Peace Agreement or the Belfast Agreement – here's a look into why mental illness has become more prevalent in Northern Ireland over the last 20 years. » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World ...

Mental health is one of those illnesses that’s hidden from view. No one can see it and very few recognise the signs that someone is suffering. Despite having the smallest population in the UK, Northern Ireland has the largest prevalence of mental illness. And what’s more tragic, is more people have died by suicide in the past 17 years than ...

Northern Ireland's mental health champion has said the ripple effect of suicide touches whole communities. Prof Siobhán O'Neill was speaking to BBC News NI after it was revealed that there were 237 deaths from suicide in Northern Ireland last year. She said: "Every single suicide death is a death that can be prevented."

This documentary gets to the heart of suicide in Northern Ireland and examines the human debris of the family and friends left behind. Breaking The Silence is a sensitive and powerful portrait of the trauma faced by families in the aftermath of suicide, and the journey towards coming to terms with this deep, personal tragedy. Each story builds ...

Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in the UK. Successive Stormont governments have grappled with concerns about mental health provision. Health Minister Robin Swann announced last month he would appoint a mental health champion, to act as both a "government advocate" and "challenger of decisions". Some groups support the creation of ...

One school principal says anxiety levels in young people today are "unprecedented".

Could recent welfare changes leave Northern Ireland's most vulnerable youth in dire straits? Welfare cuts proposed by the Labour government may severely impact young care leavers.,Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick warns of drastic changes to Universal Credit that exclude those under 22 from health top-ups.,Young adults in Northern Ireland, particularly ...

Northern Ireland's mental health champion says the ripple effect of suicide affects whole communities.

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Watch the latest from ITV News - Northern Ireland's mental health champion Professor Siobhan O'Neill updates on the region's strategy.

The Northern Ireland Executive’s Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime (EPPOC), which has received at least £73 million in funding since 2016, has released the new report

For more go to: http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/ A discussion on how to tackle the problem of suicide with singer/songwriter Bressie, Prof. Jim Lucey, Jack Kirwan and Minister for Mental Health Kathleen Lynch.

It's not just waiting times at A&E: Northern Ireland's entire health and social care system is in crisis - from general practices facing closure, to cancer diagnosis delays. It's been almost two years since Northern Ireland's devolved government collapsed - and healthcare professionals warn that things will only get worse, if the political ...

The Five Ways to wellbeing was developed by the New Economics Foundation in 2008. This project was an evidence review of the most beneficial ways to looking after and improving our mental health and wellbeing. Each of the Five Ways have been shown to make a positive difference in how we feel and live our life. By including these simple actions ...

Discrimination and deprivation are among key factors in the struggles felt by the community in Ireland.

Live coverage from 2.00pm Agenda includes: - Committee Business - Departmental Briefing - Briefing on Workforce Policy - Departmental Briefing - Briefing on Transformation - Departmental Briefing - Written briefing on Mental Health, Cancer and Stroke Strategies - Departmental Briefing - Written briefing on the implementation of the Community ...

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, host Noreen Turley is joined by Peadar Maxwell, Senior Psychologist in the HSE. They explore the concept of "mind clutter"; those overwhelming thoughts and distractions that often lead to stress, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. Peadar shares valuable insights on the ...

BBC News NI looks at how the saga of alleged maltreatment of vulnerable patients unfolded.

Complex Lives works with people who are homeless and have specific needs due to alcohol and drug use.

Racism and discrimination are being blamed for high suicide rates amongst Irish Travellers. They suffer some of the worst discrimination and poverty of any ethnic group in Europe, according to EU research. Suicide accounts for more than one in 10 deaths in the community. Irish Traveller Mags Casey has lost 28 family members to suicide over a 10 ...

Live coverage from 12.00pm. Agenda includes: - Members' Statements - Motion: Mental Health Provision in Northern Ireland - Question Time: Infrastructure and Justice - Motion: Mental Health Provision in Northern Ireland - Motion: Reinstatement of Community and Voluntary Funding - Motion: Cross-departmental Co-operation on Children’s Mental ...

Britain's High Dependency Psych Ward (Prison Documentary) | Real Stories Since its foundation 150 years ago, Broadmoor Hospital has fascinated the public and the media, but there are many misconceptions about what it does and the patients it is responsible for. Now for the first time it has opened its doors to a TV camera crew, giving ...

A County Tyrone woman says her life was "pure terror" - now there are calls to change domestic abuse laws.

More than 50% of students in the UK say their mental health has declined since the Covid pandemic began, a survey suggests. Many told the National Union of Students (NUS) they had suffered stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression. Shaakir and Klaudia share their experiences. For information and support visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline. Please ...

What drastic changes to the benefits system could mean for vulnerable claimants? The UK government is planning substantial cuts to the benefits system, raising concerns over dire impacts on claimants in Northern Ireland.,MLA Sian Mulholland expresses deep concern regarding the anticipated cuts, highlighting potential hardships for many ...

Across the UK, hospitals are under immense strain. But in Northern Ireland, the problems are on another scale. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Before Covid, more than one in sixteen of the population were on a hospital waiting list, and problems have gotten much worse since then. Our own Factcheck team have been looking into the ...

Today's edition of WTLF brings us Platinum & Multi-Gold Recording Artist; Celtic Thunder's Ryan Kelly. Ryan discusses Motivation, The Troubles, Running, Mental Health & Battered Sausages. Enjoy, Wash your hands and #keepitsimple

This story contains references to severe mental suffering which some viewers might find distressing. Germany, France and the UK are all currently debating whether medically assisted dying should be permitted, and for whom. But medical assistance in dying in Canada, also known as MAID, is already available for adults with terminal illness, or ...

The Committee for Health met on Thursday 12 December 2024.

Live coverage from 12.00pm Agenda includes: 1. Prayers 2. Members’ Statements 3. Executive Committee Business Motion: The draft Period Products (Department of Health Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 4. Question Time 4.1 The Executive Office 4.2 Economy 5. Committee Business Motion: Extension of Committee ...

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During the Covid pandemic, 41% of Americans struggled with mental health and poor mental health has a big impact on business. For many, working from home has become the new normal, which has led to more lonely, isolated and over-worked employees. Now more than ever companies are taking the issue seriously. The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains ...

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Last month saw the Northern Ireland Women's Football Association join up with Tamhi Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues (TAMHII) to host our annual Mental Health awareness tournament. The tournament not only gave players the chance to get in important pre-season preperation but also raised vital funds for mental health support throughout ...

Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in the UK. The latest available figures show that the rate there is nearly double that in England. Since the Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1998, more people have died from suicide in Northern Ireland than were killed by violence during the Troubles. Patricia Ferrin says her family has been ...

Irish former Fine Gael politician and Minister for Housing from 2017 to 2020 Eoghan Murphy chats to us about his time in the Dáil & his new book 'Running from Office.' - ⛅ Subscribe to Ireland AM here https://bit.ly/3StALb9 - Monday-Friday from 7.00am to 10.00am & weekends from 9.00am to 12:00pm on Virgin Media One. Email: Irelandam ...

Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer for Northern Ireland speaks about the positive impact that international nurses have. TTM Healthcare Solutions assists Nurses of all specialisms in relocating to Northern Ireland to work with the HSC. We have immediate vacancies for Mental Health Nurses, as well as Nurses of other specialisms. You can ...

Is Mental Health important in the workplace? Tom explores all things related to workplace mental health, including mental health in school workplaces, in this insightful video. Tom helps employers figure out mental health at work. He reviews workplaces, trains managers and writes plans. Since 2012 he has interviewed more than 130 people ...

Take a peek inside the One Young World Summit, the landmark leadership event of the year! In October 2023, One Young World hosted our 13th annual global Summit in the historic city of Belfast, Northern Ireland. We brought together 1,900+ young leaders representing 190+ countries to take action on some of the world’s biggest challenges. And we ...

Discover the Heart of Mental Health Support with A Day In The Life MindWise, in partnership with esc films, proudly presents A Day In The Life, an inspiring short film that offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of staff and clients from our Belfast Resource Centre and Ballyclare Day Opportunities service. This powerful film captures real ...

The Health Service Executive (HSE) shared a report in Oct 2023 highlighting a key milestone in the technology partnership with SilverCloud® by Amwell® demonstrating more than 12,300 people have used the SilverCloud platform’s guided digital Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (iCBT) programmes, as of August 2023. The partnership forms a part of the ...

Minister Mary Butler insists that increased mental health funding in recent years is garnering results for children and young people, and that CAHMS mental health waiting lists for youths are falling. #Budget2025 Support us: https://www.gript.ie/membership/ See more at https://www.gript.ie Gript Shop: https://www.gript.ie/shop/ Follow our ...

Nora’s Story is a short video depicting how the Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons could provide person-centred co-ordinated care across health and social care services for the elderly

An overview of de-escalation skills for first-responders on mental health crisis calls. This information can now be found on iTunes as an interactive eBook with 3 videos, de-escalation steps, a short story on how these steps can be used, and a short quiz after each chapter. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/crisis-intervention-101/id1442409655 ...

Author & Wellness Specialist Kate O’Brien shares insights from her latest book, Un:Stuck. Focused on youth mental health, this empowering guide aims to help teens and young adults navigate anxiety and thrive in today’s challenging world. Discover practical tips and strategies to support mental well-being and flourish in the face of modern ...

Explore the alarming rise in drug deaths among young adults in Northern Ireland, influenced by mental health challenges and a legacy of conflict. Discover the impact on the 'Peace Babies' and the ongoing struggle for a brighter future. #NorthernIreland #YouthCrisis #DrugAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #PeaceBabies #IntergenerationalTrauma # ...

In 1968, conflict broke out in Northern Ireland; the Troubles" had begun. In this documentary, we explore the waves of political violence & sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland, and the roots of the divide between British Unionists & Irish Nationalists. The Troubles | Northern Ireland Conflict | Irish Conflict | IRA | UVF | Belfast Conflict ...