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Lifeline

For people who are experiencing distress or despair.

0808 808 8000

Childline

Helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

0800 1111

Samaritans

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don't have to be suicidal to call us

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More information on crisis support

Round up of June's All Party Group on Mental Health

Wed, 08 - July - 2020

We held our first ever virtual All Party Group on Mental Health (click to find out more about our MLA members) on 15th June. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was held via Microsoft Teams.  Thanks as ever to our Chair, Mark H Durkan MLA. 

Here's the presentations and agenda if you'd like to catch up and take a look.

2.10-2.40

Mental Health Policies in Northern Ireland

 

Professor Siobhan O’ Neill

Professor Deirdre Heenan

Dr Jennifer Betts 

Ulster University

2.45-3.15

Mental Health Education and Awareness in schools

 

Jay Buntin

Matthew Taylor

Pure Mental NI

3.20-3.50

Covid Wellbeing NI

 

Lisa McElherron

Group Director of Engagement

Inspire

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