Platform: People are suffering while the Mental Health Strategy stalls
PublishedPlatform piece written by Professor Siobhan O'Neill for The Irish News
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Mental Health Champion disappointed by progress on crisis services despite concern over suicide deaths during World Suicide Prevention Day
PublishedProfessor O’Neill points out that systemic change is needed and is disappointed by the slow pace of change in transforming services in NI
Mental Health Champion statement omthe removal of the guidance on supporting transgender pupils from the Education Authority’s Website
PublishedI’m disappointed and concerned by the removal of guidance on support for transgender pupils from the EA website
Mental Health Champion Statement on the Draft Anti-Poverty Strategy
PublishedThe Executive’s draft Anti-Poverty Strategy falls short of what is necessary to address this issue.
Blog: Mental illness is preventable and the causes must be addressed
PublishedNew blog written by Professor Siobhan O'Neill for Belfast Telegraph
Blog: Trauma and mental health in NI: what are the Executive doing to address the burden?
PublishedNew blog written by Professor Siobhan O'Neill for Pivotal Public Policy Forum
Launch of new Mental Health Champion Campaign: 'Take a Moment. Start a Conversation.'
PublishedNew Mental Health Champion Campaign focuses on crisis intervention
Mental Health Champion welcomes mental health focus of Stormont's Opposition Day
Published“It is positive that mental health is the focus of Monday’s motions put forward by the Opposition" says Professor O'Neill
Extension of Mental Health Champion appointment
PublishedHealth Minister Mike Nesbitt has extended the appointment of Professor Siobhan O’Neill as the Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey 2023: Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Supports in Northern Ireland
PublishedNILT Survey highlights public experiences of accessing mental health services and continuing impact of the conflict
Transfer Talks Report Launch
PublishedNew report launched today calls for a fairer system of post-primary transfer which prioritises emotional health and wellbeing.
Crisis Services and Suicide Prevention in Northern Ireland Conference
PublishedThis conference will discuss the services and interventions that are effective in helping people in suicidal crisis
Mental Health Champion responds to people presenting at Emergency Departments with mental health and emotional distress issues
PublishedAverage 25 people a day attend Belfast A&E with mental health and emotional distress issues
Mental Health in Northern Ireland Fundamental Facts 2023 report launched
PublishedA new report published today has highlighted the importance of tackling social inequalities to reduce the rates of poor mental health in NI.
NI Mental Health Expo
PublishedJoin us as we shine a light on the work happening across Northern Ireland in Mental Health Services
Mental Health Champion survey finds wellbeing in young people at its lowest ever, nearly half meeting the criteria for mental ill-health.
PublishedNew findings published by the Mental Health Champion show that 45.2% of 16-year-olds in NI have probable mental ill-health.
Blog: The Importance of Emotional Resilience for Young People in Northern Ireland
PublishedNew blog written by Dr Nicole Bond, Research Officer for the Mental Heath Champion and Dr Ka Ka Katie Tsang
Northern Ireland Audit Office Report: “Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland"
PublishedProfessor O'Neill concerned that the successful implementation of the Strategy is at risk without sustained, additional investment
Mental Health Champion warns that departmental cuts will be ‘detrimental’ to mental health
PublishedProfessor Siobhan O’Neill speaks out about the negative impact that cuts to budgets will have on mental health and the most vulnerable
Mental Health Champion meets with the Secretary of State for NI, the Rt Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP
PublishedProfessor O'Neill warns Secretary of State for NI that funding the Mental Health Strategy is the only way to improve Mental Health in NI