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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The campaign will run from 10th<\/sup> September (World Suicide Prevention Day) until 10th<\/sup> October (World Mental Health Day) with the theme being \u201cLooking after your mental health\u201d. During this time, we are encouraging everyone to practise mental health self-care using the \u2018Take 5 steps to wellbeing\u2019.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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\u2019s challenges, they can become more serious if we don\u2019t do something to help improve our mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or someone else is in immediate danger of suicide or you require urgent medical attention, call 999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions, or would like to speak to me directly, please get in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Best wishes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Julie<\/p>\n\n\n\n Julie Graham<\/p>\n\n\n\n Health Improvement Lead \u2013 Mental Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n Southern Health and Social Care Trust<\/p>\n\n\n\n Promoting Wellbeing Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n St Luke\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n\n\n\n Armagh<\/p>\n\n\n\n BT61 7NQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n