Book Week NI

Mental Health / Family Health

Book Week NI is a joint initiative arising from the partnership between BBC Northern Ireland and Libraries NI and the event is now going into its fifth year.

The focus this year is on Stories and Storytelling and inspiring people of all ages to discover or rediscover the joy of reading by pledging to take 15 minutes to read during and preferably throughout the week. 

To encourage this there will be a different theme each day with suggestions of books, eBooks and eMagazines to read. Also, themed book displays will take place in libraries across Northern Ireland and the BBC’s programming will link to Book Week NI across its air waves. Find out more about what BBC Northern Ireland​ has planned.

Check out reading recommendations and resources by following the link

Book Week NI

Mental Health Useful Resources

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Support to resist self-harm
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Mental Health Helplines & Web Chats

Samaritans
Action Mental Health
Association for Post-Natal Illness Helpline
Aware NI - Support Groups
Aware NI - Online Support Groups
Mind - Side by Side Online Community