We are about to co-launch our annual, month long Health and Social Care mental health campaign in collaboration with Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the other 4 Trust areas.
The campaign will run from 10th September (World Suicide Prevention Day) until 10th October (World Mental Health Day) with the theme being “Looking after your mental health”. During this time, we are encouraging everyone to practise mental health self-care using the ‘Take 5 steps to wellbeing’.
Common mental health problems such as anxiety, stress, feeling low and depression can affect anyone. While these feelings can be a natural response to life’s challenges, they can become more serious if we don’t do something to help improve our mental health.
Further information on how to improve your mental health and a list of services that can provide mental health support is also available at www.mindingyourhead.info
More information about the campaign, the 5 Steps, resources, training and digital assets are all available at Look after your mental health campaign 2025 | Minding Your Head.
If you or someone you know is in distress or crisis, you can call Lifeline and speak to a trained counsellor 24/7. Call 0808 808 8000.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger of suicide or you require urgent medical attention, call 999.
If you have any questions, or would like to speak to me directly, please get in touch.
Best wishes
Julie
Julie Graham
Health Improvement Lead – Mental Health
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Promoting Wellbeing Division
St Luke’s Hospital
Armagh
BT61 7NQ
Email: julie.graham@southerntrust.hscni.net
Contact number: 028375 64460
