Welcome
AMH Action Mental Health works to improve the health & well being of people with mental health needs or learning disabilities, by creating opportunities for progression towards independence and employment.  AMH was established in 1963 and has grown to be one of the largest regional voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland.

AMH Vision Statement

‘’A community in which people with mental health needs or learning disability are valued and empowered to achieve their full potential’’


AMH MensSana, meaning ‘healthy mind’ was established by Action Mental Health in December 2002.  The project operates across the Southern Area. MensSana’s aim is to support young people and their key contacts in the area of mental and emotional well being, through a range of activities in order to help promote awareness and understanding of mental health issues and challenge the stigma and misconceptions. 

 AMH MensSana work in close partnership with schools, colleges, local media and other agencies to promote positive mental health amongst young people, through the delivery of workshops, provision of information and development of resources.  The project also operates a signposting service, providing a valuable point of contact and source of support for parents and others concerned about a young person’s mental health.  A core aim of AMH MensSana’s work is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to promote early intervention when problems arise, in order to prevent the development of more severe and enduring mental ill health.




Staff Are Qualified To Deliver:

• Mental Health First Aid - for further information about MHFA is available on the website www.mhfa.com.au

• ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - for further information visit www.livingworks.net

• Bounce Training - A resource manual for developing resilience work with young people

• Understanding Self harm Training for care gives front line staff to develop skills and capacity to support those who self harm. 



You can find out more about other aspects of MensSana’s work by clicking on the above links.



Registered Charity recognised by the Inland Revenue REF NO XN47959

Registered NI company number NI5568
 


Mental Health Resource
Changing Minds was designed in partnership with young people, for young people from 5 local schools across the Southern Board.  The resource consists of a DVD, exploring a range of issues affecting young people's mental health and an accompanying facilitator's manual. If you would like a copy please get in touch with staff.

NEW! - View AMH MensSana's service leaflet..

If you're in a crisis & need immediate emotional support phone

Lifeline: 0808 808 8000