Community Resources
Welcome to the Southern GP Federation Community Resources page. We provide a range of downloadable self-help information and contact details to support your mental wellbeing.
Self-Help & Community Resources
Action Mental Health MensSana
MensSana
Tailored activities to support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.
AMH MensSana supports all ages in the area of mental health and emotional wellbeing through a range of activities tailored to suit group needs. AMH MensSana operates across the whole of Northern Ireland
Qualified and experienced staff can deliver a range of training for your group including:
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Provoking Thought
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Mindset (available regionally)
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Mental Health First Aid
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SafeTALK
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ASIST
In partnership with PIPS Newry & Mourne, AMH MensSana operate the Southern Area Protect Life Resource ServiceAction Mental Health are also one of the partners in The NI Families Network – supporting children with emotional issues and their families. Family Wellness Support Information leaflet - https://www.amh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Family-Wellness-Project-May-21.pdf
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Contact Details
AMH MensSana
Address: 13 Church Street
Portadown BT62 3LN
Tel: 028 3839 2314
Email: menssana@amh.org.uk
Provoking Thought – A Mental Health Promotion Programme
Provoking Thought workshops are available to 11-25 year olds and their key contacts and can be delivered in schools, youth clubs and community groups. (Can be delivered to 25+ also)
The aim of the workshop is to support young people/people and their key contacts in the area of mental and emotional wellbeing through a range of activities that are tailored to suit group needs. The workshops aim to be young people friendly, positive, interactive and informative. The workshops are designed to explore issues and facilitate discussion around issues of mental and emotional wellbeing.​​
A mental health awareness Provoking Thought workshop can include information on the following:
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Recognising the importance of looking after our mental health and emotional well-being
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Developing confidence to seek help
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Raising awareness of signs and symptoms of mental distress
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Challenging the stigmas and misconceptions about mental health
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Identifying factors that cause stress in young people
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Developing mental health literacy
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Building resilience for well-being
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Highlighting the sources of support available
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Highlighting the value of coping skills
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Contact Details -
Tel: 028 9442 5356
Email: menssana@amh.org.uk