A large-scale representative sample of the Northern Ireland general population completed the 2024/25 Mental Health Survey , providing important insights into their attitudes and behaviours relating to mental health and suicide. Findings are presented in four reports covering issues of: preventing mental ill health, mental health related stigma, training and intervening when someone is in crisis and help-seeking. The findings are published in four papers available below: Report 1 Preventing mental ill health MH Survey 2023.24 Report 2 Stigma MH Survey 2023.24 Report 3 Preparedness to intervene

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting the importance of having conversations about our true feelings in a campaign that shows people that ‘Talking really helps’. The campaign aims to encourage anyone with feelings of anxiety or distress, or who is in crisis, to start the conversation about their thoughts and feelings. The ‘Talking really helps’ campaign shows people putting on a brave face when talking to others but then reveals their true feelings when they are on their own and that they are not fine or they are struggling to cope. The messages then show how through speaking to

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland are providing advice and support to help people look after their mental health in a new campaign. Running throughout February and March, the “Look after your mental health” campaign is part of the Living Well initiative, a partnership between the Public Health Agency (PHA), Community Pharmacy NI (CPNI) and the Department of Health (DoH), providing public health advice in over 500 pharmacies. The campaign highlights the importance of small daily actions to benefit your mental health and wellbeing, being aware of any signs of problems, and using self

The Public Health Agency is excited to announce the official relaunch of the Minding your head website https://www.mindingyourhead.info is a valuable informational resource created to provide up-to-date information and self-help advice for mental health and wellbeing. The website provides: clear, up-to-date information on mental health and wellbeing, including anxiety, low mood and depression, stress and more; clear information on how you can support someone with their mental health, including information on supporting children and young people; a service directory for people to find help with