The Specialist Certificate in Youth Mental Health Promotion is a Level 7 course, jointly developed by Jigsaw, the National Youth Council of Ireland and the University of Galway.  The course is for professionals working with young people in a range of sectors, who wish to develop greater knowledge, skills and competencies to promote youth mental health in their own work settings.  Visit https://jigsaw.ie/specialist-certificate-in-youth-mental-health-promotion for more information about the course, dates and mode of delivery.

To celebrate Men’s Health Week 2023, WHSCT Health Improvement Equality and Involvement, Men’s Health Forum In Ireland and Men’s Action Network are delighted to invite you to a free half day event focusing on men’s mental wellbeing.  This event will also showcase a range of projects that support men and boys across the Western Trust area, and is aimed at practitioners who work with men of all ages.

It will take place on Tuesday 13th June 2023 (starting with registration at 9.30am and finishing with lunch at 1.30pm) and will be held in the Magee Campus of Ulster University in Derry / Londonderry.

Find out more at: https://mhfi.org/MindFitness2023.pdf and book a place via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manifest-connecting-men-with-mind-fitness-launch-event-tickets-629948391597

In the lead-up to Men's Health Week 2023, Belfast Men's Health Group invites you to join artist Leah Davis on a photography walk - observing the cityscape of Belfast in a new light.  This will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, from Noon - 2.00pm.  Learn photography skills on your mobile phone, alongside editing techniques (using free mobile phone apps) to further enhance your images.  Booking is essential, and can be done at: https://forms.office.com/e/J8GmcneusS

You are invited to apply for a free place at a webinar exploring men and mental health.  Guest speakers will include: David Gillick (former Irish international athlete and mental health advocate), Mark Smith (Clinical Psychologist) and Keith Kelly ('Jumpers for Goalposts').  This will be followed by a discussion with workers who support the mental health of men.

This event will take place on Tuesday 25th April 2023, from Noon until 1.15pm.  It will be of interest to men themselves, as well as to service providers and practitioners.  Register for a place at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3j9dgI7xTyChTZy7qmkmnQ

In this HSE 'Talking Health and Wellbeing' podcast, Dr Noel Richardson from the National Centre for Men’s Health discusses why focusing upon men’s health is important, how masculinity influences men’s help seeking behaviours, and some of the initiatives developed in recent years to improve men’s health.  Noel also reflects on his own Parkinson’s diagnosis and what this has taught him about men’s health.  Listen in at: https://hsepodcasts.podbean.com/e/04-men-s-health

Farmers in Ireland care deeply for their land, crops and animals.  Their ‘gut instinct’ about the health of their animals, and the condition of their land, is what keeps their farm productive.  However, many Irish farmers also overlook the most important element of good farming - their own health and wellbeing.  A booklet, produced by the Farm Safety Partnership, seeks to offer farmers simple and practical tips to stay healthy and well.  Have a look at: https://www.hsa.ie/eng/publications_and_forms/publications/agriculture_and_forestry/farmers-health-and-wellbeing.pdf

Health Survey Northern Ireland is a Department of Health research initiative that runs every year on a continuous basis.  The survey covers a range of health topics that are important to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.  It has been running since April 2010, with separate modules for different policy areas included in different financial years.  In November 2022, the Department released 'Health Survey (NI): First Results 2021/22'.  Copies of the report, and the technical notes, can be found online at: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-202122

Belfast Men's Health Group's latest podcast features Matt Shields - who is the Country Manager for Parkrun on the island of Ireland.  Matt talks about his life, his passion for running, and how Parkrun has grown well beyond his expectations.  Parkrun is a free weekly gathering for both experienced runners and beginners, and this interview highlights that it is not only about being a top athlete, but also about keeping fit, making friends, building connections, having a routine, staying healthy, volunteering ...  Listen in at: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-h9uxu-13ae023