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We're MindWise, a leading mental health charity in Northern Ireland. Our vision is a world where mental health & wellbeing is everyone's business.
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At MindWise, we’re marking World Mental Health day, by launching something big…

✨ Our Children’s Mental Health Week NI event 2026 - Building Stronger Foundations✨

register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Ear...

#WorldMentalHealthDay #CMHWNI2026 #YoungMindsMatter #MindWise #StrongerFoundations #BeyondBricks
October 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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On World Mental Health Day (10 October), we’re launching our first large-scale Children’s Mental Health Week event. Watch this space!
October 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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At MindWise, we’re here for the mental health & emotional wellbeing of children & young people across NI.

Pay It Forward lets YOU make the difference. Help schools & youth groups access our programmes for free.

Learn more here: mindwise.twbdev.com/media/3303/p...
August 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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MindWise is commissioning research to help shape a
“Mental Health - Early Intervention & Prevention Strategy”
🧠 All-island focus (NI & ROI)
💷 Budget: up to £10k
📅 Deadline: 12 noon, Fri 8 Aug 2025
📧 stephen.potter@mindwisenv.org

🔗 Full brief: view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...
July 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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At MindWise, our Talking Therapies service offers a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings with a trained therapist.

🌐 Find out more and take the first step today:
👉 mindwisenv.org/talking-therapies
Talking Therapies | Safe, Private Space for Healing and Recovery | MindWise
Discover how Talking Therapies can help you through open, exploratory conversations with a trained therapist. Our safe and private space allows you to understand yourself better, heal, and take steps ...
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July 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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On Wednesday 18th June 2025, the MindWise team attended the Investors in People Celebration Event, a fantastic day recognising organisations committed to making workplaces better.
We were proud to see our Director of People, Jayne Wright, take part in a panel discussion on leadership and management.
June 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at MindWise! 🧠💜
We recognise that LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges, often due to stigma, discrimination and lack of support. At MindWise, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and supported.

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June 23, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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🌟 Feature Job Friday! 🌟
Mental Health Support Worker (Community)
If you're ready to be part of meaningful change, apply now and start your journey with us - mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
May 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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This year, the theme of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is Community, and the Client Voice is a powerful example of what community in action can truly looks like.
Would you like to join the MindWise community? Visit www.mindwisenv.org to find out more.
May 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Join the MindWise Wellbeing team for an insightful session led by Shannon Holywood on Decoding Your Child’s Behaviour.

🗓 Date: Monday 13th May
🕕 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
📍 Venue: Fermanagh House, Enniskillen

🎟 Register now:
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Dec...
Or scan the QR code.
May 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Huge congratulations to our brilliant runners and walkers who took on the Belfast Marathon last Sunday! 🏅

To find out more about MindWise and the vital work we do, visit www.mindwisenv.org
May 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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This Sunday, our fantastic colleagues will be taking on the Belfast City Marathon Relay Run & Walk raising awareness for mental health and flying the MindWise flag every step of the way!

To donate visit - mindwise.enthuse.com/.../mindwise....
May 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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April is Financial Wellbeing Month - and there’s no better time to spotlight the impact of our incredible Money Advice Team.

👉 Find out more about our Mental Health & Money Advice Service: www.mindwisenv.org/what-we-do/m...
April 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Just 3 weeks to go in our 306 Miles for MindWise Step Challenge!
Our amazing team is still clocking up the miles — raising funds and awareness for mental health across Northern Ireland 💜

Every step counts. Every donation helps.
👉 Support the challenge: mindwise.enthuse.com/cf/mind-wise...
April 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Since 1992, this month has been dedicated to raising awareness of stress, its impact, and how we can manage it better. This year, let's focus on small daily actions that lead to a calmer, happier life.

What helps you unwind after a stressful day? Share your thoughts below! 👇
April 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team at MindWise as a Mental Health Support Worker (Housing) and help empower people affected by mental ill health to live their best lives.

mindwise.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
A promotional job post for MindWise, advertising two Mental Health Support Worker (Housing) positions in Inverary. The post highlights key responsibilities, including supporting people with mental ill health to maintain their tenancy, improve their quality of life, and engage with their community. It also emphasises MindWise’s core values: Passion, Respect, Empathy, Openness & Transparency. The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 8th April 2025.
March 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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On 13th March, we joined key voices in the sector to explore how collaboration drives a stronger social economy.

At MindWise, we’re embedding social value into everything we do.

Read more about the conference here - www.mindwisenv.org/news-blogs/2...
March 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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How much would it cost to end poverty tomorrow?

There is more of a cost in NOT tackling poverty.

#AntiPovertyStrategyNow

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large group of people holding “anti-poverty strategy now” sign on steps of Stormont building
February 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🌟 This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week. 🌟
The theme for this year is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. 🌱
Join us this Children’s Mental Health Week in calling for increased funding. 📢

Sign our petition – bit.ly/4fltqDc
#MindWise #childrensmentalhealthweek #CMHW2025
Childrens mental health week 3rd - 9th Febrary 2025. Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. CAMHS Waiting List 2,251 children and young people were waiting for a CAMHS assessment as of June 2023. Of these, 1,205 had been waiting for more than nine weeks. The Northern Trust has the highest number of young people waiting for a CAMHS assessment, with 888 waiting as of June 2023. This disparity is stark in comparison to the Western HSC Trust, which had the lowest number waiting at 333. The Case for early intervention. In Northern Ireland, less than 8% of the overall budget for mental health provision is allocated to children and young people’s mental health services, resulting in limited access to essential mental health support for our children and young people. We at MindWise know the value of early intervention, with evaulations demonstrating that primary school counselling services across the UK generate up to £36 million in long-term benefits each year at a cost of £4.5 million. Join us in calling for action on children and young people's mental health. Sign our "wise up" petition link in caption. #Childrensmentalhealthweel2025
February 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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🧠💔 Poverty has a profound impact on mental health, especially among children. Our latest blog explores this issue and calls for action.

Sign our Wise Up petition! Fund Children and Young People's Mental Health Services 👉 bit.ly/4fltqDc

#MentalHealthMatters #EndPoverty #MindWise #WiseUp
Mental Health and Poverty in Northern Ireland: Urgent Call for Anti-Poverty Strategy
Discover the urgent link between mental health and poverty in Northern Ireland. Learn about the call for an anti-poverty strategy and how you can help make a difference.
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January 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The ongoing failure to implement an anti-poverty strategy in Northern Ireland is deeply concerning. We urge the government to act swiftly and prioritise the well-being of all citizens.
#MentalHealthMatters #EndPoverty
January 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Living with cancer can affect your mental health. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or supporting a loved one, the journey can be tough. You’re not alone—we're here to help.

For more info, contact The Psychosocial Team at macmillan@mindwisenv.org.

#Mindwise #CancerSupport #MentalHealthMatters
Living with Cancer can Impact Mental Health. Are you navigating life after a diagnosis which can bring up all sorts of emotions and moments of uncertainty? Would you and your family members like to hear about a new service that is being provided by Macmillan Cancer Suppot in partnership with MindWise, Aware NI and Children in NI? Would you and your family like to support to maintain positive Mental Health during your Cancer journey? We will be holding a series of events in your local area so come along and meet the Psychosocial Team NI led by Social Work and Lived Experience Cancer Professionals. The Below sessions will run from 11am - 1pm. Friday 24th January 2025: Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Rd, Belfast, BT8 8HR. Monday 27th January 2025: The market place theatre and arts centre, market street, Armagh BT61 7NW. Monday 3rd February 2025: Children in Northern Ireland, Unit 9, 40 Montgomery Rd, Belfast, BT69HL. Tuesday 11th February 2025: Fermanagh Huse, Broadmeadow Place, Enniskillen, BT74 7HR. Tuesday 18th February 2025: Down Leisure Centre, 114 Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ. Friday 14th March 2025: West Church, Ballymena, 15-19 Ballymoney Road, Ballymena, BT43 5BS. Tuesday 25th March 2025: St. Columbs Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry/Londonderry BT47 6JY. For More information and booking contact: Linda Warwick Macmillan Lived Experience Development Lead Mobile: 07739631656.
January 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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We were honoured to host a thought-provoking roundtable in Parliament, exploring the critical conversation about mental health and employment.

Our CEO, Brian Dow, hosted the discussion and wrote a blog outlining the key takeaways from the day.

Take a look 👉 bit.ly/42gTj3r
Mental health and employment: Can the Government forge progress on both fronts? - Mental Health UK
How do we make mental health and employment two sides of the same coin, rather than separate or even competing priorities? That was the question we explored in a Mental Health UK roundtable discussion...
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January 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM