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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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!...

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...

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...

AWARE NI is delighted to announce its new partnership with Davidson McDonnell, a market-leading legal services firm based in Belfast. The unfortunate reality is that most people will either suffer from some form of mental health illness during their lifetime or will know someone else close to...

Just as with marathon training, recovery from mental illness requires consistent effort, with ups and downs along the way. It’s a gradual and ongoing process, but it is very much possible. In the ‘run-up’ to this year's Belfast City Marathon, we’ve teamed up with a number of our...

AWARE NI is delighted to announce its new partnership with one of the leading providers of Recruitment and Training Services, Rutledge. As a training provider for young people across NI, Rutledge's work involves addressing key issues young people face on a daily basis.  Whilst the past few...

For many of us, mental health is a marathon, not a sprint. It's a case of taking each day as it comes and understanding that recovery can take time. We're teaming up with some valued supporters in the 'run up' to the Belfast City Marathon to share their motivation for participating in the event...

Children's Mental Health Week 2023 takes place from 6 -12 February 2023. This week, we’re excited to share the results of our research report on the impact of the Paws b Mindfulness programme, which we deliver in primary schools across Northern Ireland. We commissioned an independent...

The third Monday of January (16 January), also known as ‘Blue Monday’, is commonly referred to as the most depressing day of the year - a widespread marketing ploy initially coined to encourage us all to get booking holidays! With the long nights, rainy weather and Christmas behind us, some...

After a company-wide vote, FinTrU employees have selected AWARE NI as its company charity partner for 2023-24 AWARE NI is the Depression Charity for Northern Ireland, working exclusively for people with depression and bipolar disorder. Since 1996, the charity has developed an established network...

A recent social media poll conducted by Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer, has revealed being kind makes us feel better while seeing kindness makes us act more kindly. The poll was carried out to launch Maxol’s annual Christmas Coffee Cup...

AWARE NI - The Depression Charity for Northern Ireland - has teamed up with the Royal College of Psychiatrists and PIPS Hope and Support to host a public talk in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, to discuss mental health and find out about local services for young people (18+). Speakers Dr...

AWARE NI announce new partnership with Glanbia Cheese Ltd! Glanbia Cheese Ltd’s Magheralin site has chosen AWARE NI as their newest charity partner for the next year. Claire Brown, HR Manager at Glanbia Cheese Ltd, said: “We asked our people and our people chose AWARE NI as our charity for...

Why do we need International Men's Health Month? The month of November is dedicated to bringing awareness to a wide range of men's health issues. It's no secret that men are often more reluctant to seek help or medical assistance when dealing with health issues - this is no different when it...

Monday 10th October is World Mental Health Day - a day to raise awareness of mental health issues worldwide and to mobilize efforts to support mental health. Let’s take a look at some exciting events and programmes you can get involved in this week to show your support and look after your own...