As part of the annual HSC mental health campaign people are being encouraged to look after their mental health just as much as they would their physical health to help deal with life’s daily challenges.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations have teamed up for this year’s campaign to encourage people to “Look after your mental health”.

Between World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) and World Mental Health Day (10 October) the Public Health Agency (PHA), five local HSC Trusts, and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) are encouraging everyone to practise mental health self-care using the ‘Take 5 steps to wellbeing’.

Common mental health problems such as anxiety, stress, feeling low and depression can affect anyone. While these feelings can be a natural response to life’s challenges, they can become more serious if we don’t do something to help improve our mental health.

More information about the campaign, resources and digital assets, are available at Look after your mental health campaign 2025 | Minding Your Head.

If you or someone you know is in distress or crisis, you can call Lifeline and speak to a trained counsellor 24/7. Call 0808 808 8000. If you or someone else is in immediate danger of suicide or you require urgent medical attention, call 999.

Further information on how to improve your mental health and a list of services that can provide mental health support is also available at www.mindingyourhead.info.