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As we approach World Mental Health Day, AWARE NI is delighted to invite you to a special Mood Matters Workplace session - a free online event designed to promote mental health education and awareness within the workplace. 📅 Date: Tuesday 7th October ⏰ Time: 11am – 12pm 💻 Location:...

This October, AWARE NI is running mental health education courses - designed to help you boost your wellbeing, learn new skills, and feel more confident in everyday life. Whether you're someone looking to learn more about mental health, or a parent or teacher seeking to incorporate mindfulness...

This year has been one of growth, resilience, and community spirit at AWARE NI. Our 2024/25 Annual Report highlights the incredible ways our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners have come together to support mental health across Northern Ireland. From small beginnings, we now run 24...

Reaching out to someone you're worried about can feel daunting - especially if you think they may be struggling with their mental health or experiencing thoughts of suicide. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, making things worse, or not knowing what to do next. This World Suicide...

This September, AWARE NI is running a full programme of free mental health education courses – designed to help you boost your wellbeing, learn new skills, and feel more confident in everyday life. Whether you’re a parent looking for support, someone wanting to learn more about mental...

Thank You, Desmond Motors – Driving Change for Mental Health with AWARE NI At AWARE NI, we know that meaningful partnerships can help power real change. That’s why we’re incredibly proud and grateful to be the chosen charity for Desmond Motors' participation in the Ford – Drive for Your...

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating something that makes all the difference when it comes to our mental wellbeing: Community. At AWARE NI, we see it every week. Whether through a support group, a book club, a sports team, or just a friendly chat, being part of a community...

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is Your Voice, Your Strength. Meet Davina — a mum who courageously shares her journey through motherhood and how becoming hypervigilant changed the way she saw the world. Opening up and asking for help was one of the hardest things Davina...

Sisters Linda Manley and Lorraine Wilson from Fermanagh and their team, "Together We Thrive," are preparing to participate in AWARE NI's Giant Steps 2025, a walking challenge along the stunning Causeway coastline on 17 May 2025. For Linda, this event holds deep personal meaning. "Ten years...

Bipolar is a severe mental illness characterised by significant and sometimes extreme changes in mood and energy, which go far beyond most people’s experiences of feeling a bit down or happy. Bipolar affects around 1.3 million people in the UK—that’s 1 in 50 individuals—yet 56% of those...

AWARE NI is proud to announce a new partnership with The Open University in Northern Ireland. Timed to coincide with University Mental Health Day on 13th March, this collaboration aims to enhance mental health awareness and support for students, staff, and wider communities in Northern Ireland...

 Join us at our upcoming bucket collections to help raise vital funds for mental health support across NI. 🌟 Want to help? 🌟 Get involved by emailing lesley@aware-ni.org today! (2 hour slots available)

Time To Talk Day is a national campaign dedicated to sparking open conversations about mental health. It encourages everyone to take a moment to check in, connect with and support each other, and ask the question – how are you feeling? Opening up about how you’re feeling or asking someone...

We're inviting you to a Breakfast Seminar on Blue Monday - 20th January 2025, in the Everglades Hotel to learn about the benefits of creating a mentally healthy workforce both for your staff and for your business. Please join us for tea, coffee and breakfast baps and hear how AWARE NI can...

You may be wondering how the viral meme holding space connects with mindfulness practice - let's explore together! The phrase holding space has become a viral sensation after Tracy Gilchrist used the term during an interview with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo as part of the Wicked Press Tour....

As part of the Mental Health All Party Group within the Assembly, we are excited to announce the launch of new research aimed at improving understanding and support for individuals experiencing menopause and its impact on mental health. Why This Research Matters Menopause can significantly...

Christmas can be a challenging time, especially for those facing mental health struggles. At AWARE NI, we’re here to provide support when feelings of loneliness, isolation, and anxiety are at their peak. Our peer-led mental health support groups offer a safe, understanding space for anyone...

AWARE NI, the Depression Charity for Northern Ireland, recently hosted its third biennial Investors in Mental Health Awards. Launched in 2020, the Investors in Mental Health Award recognises schools, workplaces, and individuals that foster open dialogue and proactive mental health support. The...

Today is World Mental Health Day! Our mental health is a vital aspect of life, shaping our personal and professional wellbeing. Yet, in Northern Ireland, 1 in 5 people continue to face the reality of living with a mental health condition, and NI continues to have one of the highest rates of...

In recent news, hit artist Chappell Roan and F1 star Lewis Hamilton have openly discussed their struggles with mental health, helping to start conversations and break down stigma related to mental ill-health. F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has faced mental health challenges...