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04 March 2024
AWARE NI wins top UK health award

AWARE NI wins top UK health award

Following a rigorous selection and assessment process, AWARE NI was chosen from more than 500 charities across the UK as one of the 10 winners of the 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards, which are delivered in partnership with The King’s Fund. Now in its 27th year, the awards are a mark of excellence in the...

15 November 2023
AWARE NI celebrates new larger office premises in Derry/Londonderry

AWARE NI celebrates new larger office premises in Derry/Londonderry

AWARE NI is celebrating a recent move to a more spacious office at 2 Crawford Square in Derry/Londonderry. The relocation marks a pivotal moment for the organisation as it embraces larger premises and increased capacity, poised to amplify its impact on the local community. The new location...

30 October 2023
AWARE NI and Lava Group enter exciting new partnership to promote positive mental health in Northern Ireland

AWARE NI and Lava Group enter exciting new partnership to promote positive mental health in Northern Ireland

AWARE NI is proud to announce a new partnership with Lava Group, a cutting-edge technology solutions provider. This collaboration promises to be mutually beneficial, as it will see Lava Group staff actively engaging in fundraising and awareness–raising efforts for AWARE, while AWARE NI will...

18 September 2023
FinTrU Presents AWARE NI with £36,492 Cheque for taking GIANT STEPS for mental health!

FinTrU Presents AWARE NI with £36,492 Cheque for taking GIANT STEPS for mental health!

FinTrU proudly handed over a generous cheque worth £36,492 to AWARE NI. This substantial sum was raised through the incredible efforts of their employees during the Giant Steps Coastal Walk charity event held back in May. The Giant Steps Coastal Walk took place along the breathtaking Causeway...

05 September 2023
Todd Insurance and AWARE NI Forge Partnership to Champion Mental Health and Raise £20,000   

Todd Insurance and AWARE NI Forge Partnership to Champion Mental Health and Raise £20,000  

Todd Insurance, a well-established family-run independent insurance provider, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with AWARE NI, a leading mental health charity dedicated to promoting positive mental health across Northern Ireland. This exciting collaboration reflects Todd...

30 August 2023
GM MARKETING TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

GM MARKETING TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

Leading Belfast-based distribution company GM Marketing has announced its aim to raise £20,000 for AWARE NI, the depression charity for Northern Ireland.  Northern Ireland has the highest rate of mental health problems in the UK*, with a 25% higher overall prevalence of mental health...

19 July 2023
Rock the Night Away! Free Music Gig for Mental Health

Rock the Night Away! Free Music Gig for Mental Health

The Carman's Inn in Crossgar is set to host an unforgettable evening of live music on Saturday, 22nd July, featuring local talent and supporting a crucial cause. The event aims to raise awareness about mental health and raise funds for AWARE NI, a leading charity dedicated to helping individuals...

08 June 2023
Men's Health Week - Harnessing the Internet for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Men's Health Week - Harnessing the Internet for Mental Health and Wellbeing

It’s Men's Health Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the issues that impact men's physical and mental health. This year’s theme is Men’s Health and the Internet. In today's digitally-driven world, the internet has become an integral part of our lives, presenting both advantages...

05 June 2023
Paddle for a Purpose - Last Chance to Join AWARE NI's Viking Race!

Paddle for a Purpose - Last Chance to Join AWARE NI's Viking Race!

Calling all thrill-seekers! There's still time to sign up for AWARE NI's Viking Race and make waves in the fight against mental health issues. Join us on Saturday, 24 June, at Cutters Wharf for an adrenaline-fueled adventure that combines teamwork, competition, and the opportunity to raise funds...

05 June 2023

Paddle for a Purpose - Last Chance to Join AWARE NI's Viking Race!

Calling all thrill-seekers! There's still time to sign up for AWARE NI's Viking Race and make waves in the fight against mental health issues. Join us on Saturday, 24 June, at Cutters Wharf for an adrenaline-fueled adventure that combines teamwork, competition, and the opportunity to raise funds...

02 June 2023
NIHF Golf Fundraiser Raises £1,500 for AWARE NI

NIHF Golf Fundraiser Raises £1,500 for AWARE NI

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) Golf Fundraiser, which was held in Hilton Belfast Templepatrick Golf & Country Club last month, has raised £1,500 for AWARE NI - the Depression Charity for Northern Ireland and the only charity working exclusively for people with...

12 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week - Anxiety and Me

Mental Health Awareness Week - Anxiety and Me

A personal story on the reality of living with anxiety. With unfiltered honesty and a touch of humour, AWARE's Courtney shares her personal experiences, from battling intrusive thoughts and self-doubt to navigating everyday challenges affected by her anxiety disorder. She challenges...

10 May 2023
Double Your Kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week!

Double Your Kindness this Mental Health Awareness Week!

Have you ever wanted to support a charity but thought your donation wasn’t enough to make a significant impact? Well, during Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve teamed up with The Big Give to make sure your kindness goes twice as far! That’s right! For every donation we receive...

10 May 2023
The Rollercoaster of Motherhood

The Rollercoaster of Motherhood

Hello! My name is Steph, and I have a 2-year-old daughter called Eliza. Before having Eliza, people would offer us friendly advice or rather warnings about parenthood to prepare us for what lay ahead. We would mostly hear people tell us to make the most of what sleep we could get as we wouldn't...

04 May 2023
The choices I made as a new mum for better mental health!

The choices I made as a new mum for better mental health!

Hi, my name is Leah, and I have two children. Judah is aged three, and Nova is one and a half. I was and still feel part of the ‘Two Under Two Club’. It is a sophisticated club – full of unwashed hair, laundry piles four times the size of the washing machine you can’t get near, sticky...

05 April 2023
Stress Awareness Month - Why Northern Irish Employers Need to Invest in the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Their Staff

Stress Awareness Month - Why Northern Irish Employers Need to Invest in the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Their Staff

As we mark Stress Awareness Month this April, it's important to recognise that stress and mental health challenges are not just individual problems. They are also organisational issues that affect the bottom line of businesses, particularly in Northern Ireland, where the legacy of conflict has...

20 March 2023
AWARE NI announce new partnership with Grove Mechanical Services

AWARE NI announce new partnership with Grove Mechanical Services

We are thrilled to announce that AWARE NI has formed a new partnership with Grove Mechanical Services, a leading mechanical services provider. Grove Mechanical Services is committed to supporting the local community and making a positive difference in people’s lives. Through this partnership,...

15 March 2023
AWARE NI's #MentalHealthMarathon - Steven Young

AWARE NI's #MentalHealthMarathon - Steven Young

We’re excited to bring you the final instalment of AWARE NI’s #MentalHealthMarathon! For the past few weeks, we’ve been sharing the inspiring stories of marathon runners who are raising awareness and funds to support local people affected by depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder!...

13 March 2023
FREE FITNESS CLASSES - thanks to Avenge CrossFit

FREE FITNESS CLASSES - thanks to Avenge CrossFit

In a world where mental health concerns are on the rise, it’s important for individuals and organisations to take action and support those in need. That’s exactly what Avenge CrossFit is doing with their latest initiative: RESET in support of AWARE NI! RESET is a 6-week programme of free...

08 March 2023
AWARE NI’s #MentalHealthMarathon - Nicola McPeak

AWARE NI’s #MentalHealthMarathon - Nicola McPeak

The next instalment of AWARE NI’s #MentalHealthMarathon is here, reminding us all that mental health is a journey that can take time, patience and consistent effort – much like a marathon! We’re proud to continue teaming up with our supporters competing in the Belfast City Marathon to...
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AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland and the only charity working exclusively for those with depression and bipolar disorder.

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