{jcomments off}Tuesday 10th September 2013 is World Suicide Prevention Day.  This day will be marked at Belfast City Hall from 4.30pm - 7.00pm with a family friendly event offering a wide range of activities which will engage children, youth and adults.  The event is free of charge, and will involve live music, stilt walkers, craft activities, face painting, Segways, a climbing wall, BMX track, information stands and refreshments.  Dame Mary Peters will be attending this event.

{jcomments off}Have you been affected by cancer? ...  If so, you are invited to an event in the Belfast Cancer Research UK Centre (Queen’s University Belfast) and have your say.  You’ll get to have your voice heard, meet others affected by cancer, hear about Cancer Research UK's work, and help them to beat cancer sooner.  They'll also give you lunch and pay for your travel.  Events are being held throughout the UK to let everyone know about the latest research, information and campaigns.  You’ll get the chance to meet new people, and talk to researchers and nurses over an informal lunch.  There'll also be connections with other Cancer Research UK Centres and sharing ideas through live links.  This free event will take place on Friday 6th September 2013, from 10.00am - 3.30pm, in Queen’s University Belfast.  Book your free place at: http://yoursay.eventbrite.co.uk  For more information, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 0300 1231022 (standard call charges apply).

{jcomments off}The Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) Health Improvement Department will be running a conference in Derry / Londonderry on Friday 11th October 2013 to explore the need for increasing men’s health initiatives in their catchment area as well as the opportunities for doing so.  Keynote speakers will include Dr Paul Darragh (Chairperson of the British Medical Association’s Northern Ireland Council) and Professor Rory O’Connor (University of Glasgow, and President Elect of the International Academy of Suicide Research).  For more information, visit: www.mhfi.org/WHSCToctober2013.pdf

{jcomments off}Inspire Ireland is hosting an international Technology for Well-Being conference on the 25th and 26th of September 2013 in Dublin.  They are now calling for abstracts from researchers, service providers and students who wish to contribute to this event.  Abstracts - of no more than 250 words - should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 23rd August 2013.  This will be a cross-sectoral conference, attended by a broad mix of service providers, policy makers, health managers, the technology sector, researchers, and interested members of the public.  For more information, visit: www.mhfi.org/inspireconference2013.pdf

{jcomments off}On Thursday 8th August 2013, from 12.00pm to 2.00pm, East Belfast Community Development Agency (EBCDA) will be launching their 'Message of Hope' suicide prevention booklet.  This will take place in the East Belfast Network Centre, 55 Templemore Avenue, Belfast BT5 4FP.  Copies of the booklet will be available, and service providers working in the fields of suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing will have information stands at the event.  Everyone is welcome.  Register with Jean at EBCDA on Tel: 028 9045 1512 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

{jcomments off}The second Institute of Public Health (IPH) Open Conference will be held on Tuesday 8th October 2013 in Croke Park, Dublin.  This all-island free ‘Open Conference’ is unique.  The programme is suggested and developed by the participants, and gives everyone an opportunity to offer to present on a topic of their choice.  IPH is now accepting proposals for presentations.  The deadline for submission is Friday 16th August 2013.  Following this date, all registered participants will vote for the presentations they would like to hear at the Conference.  After voting, the presentations will be ranked according to popularity, and those ranked highest will form the programme for the Conference.  The programme will give an opportunity for 24 papers to be delivered, and attendees can choose which papers to attend.  This will enable participants to develop a conference programme to suit their needs.  For more detail, visit: www.iphopenconference.com

{jcomments off}Are you male?  Do you live in the Keady area of Co. Armagh? ...  If so, you may be interested in a new, free, 12 week Men’s Health and Lifestyle Programme.  Participants will benefit from: regular health, lifestyle and physical activity sessions; dedicated staff to support them with their goals; free access to facilities at Keady Recreation Centre; and health checks.  The programme will begin on Tuesday 24th September 2013, but applications must be received before Noon on Monday 9th September.  See www.mhfi.org/keady12weeks.pdf for more information and details on how to apply.

{jcomments off}The Community Development and Health Network (CDHN) invites you to a networking event with the Stormont Outreach Team and members of the Northern Ireland Executive.  This will take place in the All-Saints Parish Centre, Ballymena, Co. Antrim on Thursday 3rd October 2013.  This event will: provide an opportunity to engage with MLAs; help to increase knowledge of Northern Ireland Assembly structures; develop skills and confidence in engaging with elected representatives on issues relating to health inequalities.  To register, contact Caroline McNulty at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Tel: 02830 264606.