Mental Health

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

This wholesome TikTok trend involves prioritising self-care. (Photo: Pexels/Mikhail Nilov)

What is a dopamine menu? TikTok trend explained

Attributes which define a ‘healthy person’ include good posture, being able to move without difficulty and aids, and low body fat, according to Brits

These images show what Brits think ‘healthy’ looks like

A third of adults believe they are ‘yo-yo dieters’

Exams and results day can be an anxiety-inducing time for many young people (Image: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

Four out of five young people say exams 'harmed their mental health'

'I’m sober-curious and have never been drunk - not even at my wedding!' (Photo: Pixabay/Pexels)

Sober curious movement: ‘I’m sober curious and have never been drunk'

Maisy Grace at Boardmasters 2024

Maisy Grace chats career so far and privilege of playing Boardmasters

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

Jonny Gibson from Bangor with his ‘Emotions’ mannequin

The mannequin has telephone numbers for mental health charities

An estimated 200,000 people attended Glastonbury Festival 2024. (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

My five health tips on recovering from Glastonbury

Here are 8 top tips from our experts on how to stay healthy at Glastonbury Festival. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images, NENAD MIHAJLOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

How to stay well at Glastonbury and avoid these 8 common mishaps

Pictured at the launch of the new NIFL Charity Partnership; Ronan Hale (Cliftonville), Gerard Lawlor (NIFL), Jonny Smyth (Action Mental Health) and Aaron Donnelly (Larne)

Date set for Charity Shield meeting between Larne and Cliftonville

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Survey unveils how much money it takes for savers to feel 'secure'

If you have trouble sleeping at night, or in the morning, listening to something relaxing might help

These clever gadgets let you discreetly listen to music in bed

Lucy Gawthorpe at her home where a wall has collapsed.

Watch: Garden wall which crashed into home could cost £30k to fix

Adults say their salaries can’t cover all of their living essentials

Adults living alone believe they need an annual income of at least £31,536 to cover their outgoings and still afford essentials such as food, clothes and hygiene products.

Richard Jenkins

What a 'happy place' means for different generations

More than half of Brits have made decisions by trusting their gut

The top ways workers compare themselves to colleagues

Belfast woman Lisa Morrison will speak about her experience of having Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at an event at Queen's on March 7

Mental health: NI woman will share her experiences of ECT

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Mental health is the main reason kids call Childline, charity reveals

Parents top worries about their children leaving home

Don't suffer in silence - talk to one of Lifeline’s trained counsellors for free by ringing 0808 808 8000.

Lifeline operates a 24/7, 365-days-a-year service

Rylan Clark is rumoured to star in the next series of Strictly Come Dancing as a contestant

Rylan Clark reveals suicide attempts following marriage breakdown

Being a part of a team can improve your mental health

Tributes pour in for Euphoria actor Angus Cloud, who died aged 25

Tributes have poured in for Angus Cloud, who recently died aged just 25 - a week after burying his father

Daniel Mcneil

Angus Cloud has died aged 25. Image: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Euphoria star Angus Cloud dies aged 25

Fran Kirby has teamed up with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably to raise awareness of rising suicide rates among young women

Lioness Fran Kirby to star in suicide prevention campaign for CALM

Blocking out quality time with friends can improve mental health

DUP Councillor Alan Givan

DUP councillor questions if mental health sick days are 'genuine'

Lewis Capaldi

Lewis Capaldi apologises to Glastonbury crowd after gig issues

Demand for children's mental health services in Northern Ireland has doubled since the start of the pandemic.

Demand for child mental health services doubled since pandemic

Prince Harry

Prince Harry in High Court: Key points from his witness statement

Cairo, a Blue Cross dog

Cost of living causes mental health issues in pet owners, charity says

Una Burns, manager of Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, talks to staff of the bar removing a lot of negative perceptions about tourism and hospitality not offering the status, conditions, job security, training and career progression opportunities that workers value

Employers recognize people are most important asset in tourism and hospitality

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date, cast including Kym Marsh & what to expect

Waterloo Road confirms new series - BBC release date & cast

AbbeyAutoline, Northern Ireland's leading insurance broker, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the launch of its companywide challenge to walk, run, bike or hike 50km in May in aid of AWARE NI. Pictured is Lynsey Otter, senior branch support Manager at AbbeyAutoline, Josh Clarke, trainee insurance technician at AbbeyAutoline and Lisa Abell-Farrelly, corporate partnership officer at AWARE

AbbeyAutoline launches 50k in May Challenge to mark 50th year in business

Stacey Dooley

Stacey Dooley announces UK tour - full details

Jeff Thomas, model and influencer, has died aged 35, as tributes are paid to his ‘bright light’.

Model and social media influencer Jeff Thomas dies aged 35

Emmerdale to showcase an all-male episode - here’s why

Julie Aiken, Samaritans Northern Ireland Regional Manager, Professor Sir Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland, Professor Siobhan O’Neill, Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland and Mark Kennedy, Samaritans Deputy Director

Samaritans call for greater openness around mental health to reduce suicide rate

The latest editions of Mr Dahl's children's books have been edited to remove language which could be deemed offensive. References within the classic children's books relating to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race have been cut and rewritten, the Daily Telegraph reported. Issue date: Saturday February 18, 2023.

Roald Dahl books re-written to remove ‘critical language’

Robin on a magnolia tree. Photo: Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: How to take part

It’s important to talk to our loved ones about mental health

Health group give tips on how to talk mental health to loved ones

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year

What is Blue Monday and when is it in 2023?

Here’s how your body changes during Dry January

Alcoholics will be offered ketamine to help them stay off the booze for longer in a new medical trial led by the University of Exeter.

Alcoholics to be offered ketamine in new NHS medical trial

Actress Kate Winslet. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images)

Kate Winslet and daughter Mia Threapleton to star in Channel 4 show

England captain Harry Kane will read a bedtime story on CBeebies for World Mental Health Day.

Harry Kane to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for World Mental Health Day

When is World Mental Health Day 2022 and how to get involved

Mel C has published her autobiography

Former Spice Girl Mel C publishes autobiography

Councillor Glenn Finlay

Shock as former vice-chairman of Alliance Party Glenn Finlay dead aged 41

Make people happy during Mental Health Awareness Week (photo: Unsplash)

Peace of mind - Mental Health Awareness Week is your happy place

Professor Siobhan O’Neill

Ad Feature Now is the time to plug the gap in mental health funding in Northern Ireland