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Think you could pull together a raft & take on the Foyle for mental health? 🌊 We’ve teamed up with Foyle Search & Rescue for RIVER RUSH – our first-ever raft race – on Sat 13 Sept. Build it, paddle it, give it a go 👉 aware-ni.org/river-rush

Are your thoughts spiralling? Playing out worst-case scenarios? Be kind to your mind today. 🗣️ Repeat after us: MY THOUGHTS ARE NOT FACTS. 💛 Just because a thought enters your mind doesn’t mean it’s true, helpful, or permanent. #AWARENI #CBT #WellnessWednesday

Sometimes "I'm fine" is the mask we wear when we're anything but. It can mean we're overwhelmed, afraid, or unsure how to ask for help. AWARE NI runs mental health peer support groups - safe spaces where you can talk, listen, or just be. 💛 More info: aware-ni.org/lets-talk

💛 Help fund 12 weeks of mental health support 💛 £2,000 = 12 weeks of peer-led support for people facing depression, anxiety & bipolar in NI. Nominate AWARE NI in under 30 secs 👇 ⏱️ movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…

There’s often this unspoken pressure to do more, be out more, or suddenly feel full of energy when the weather’s good. But here’s your gentle reminder: it’s okay to move at your own pace. Sunshine doesn’t come with a to-do list. 💛 #AWARENI #SelfCareSunday #SelfCare

We’re not falling for outdated ideas about mental health. Mental illness is not weak or something to be ashamed of Men deserve the same compassion & support as anyone else No one has it all together despite what you might see on social media #PropagandaWereNotFallingFor

🚣‍♂️ Build. Race. Win. 🚣‍♀️ Join AWARE NI & Foyle Search and Rescue for a fun, fast-paced challenge supporting mental health! Whether you want to race or just have fun with friends, this is your chance to make waves for a great cause! 👉 Sign up now: aware-ni.org/river-rush

Have you ever had that moment when someone says the thing you thought only lived in your head? That’s the power of being in a space where people understand. Our support groups are free, open to anyone with mental ill-health. Find your nearest group: ➡️ aware-ni.org/lets-talk

“I have depression & needed AWARE NI’s help. I want others to access support quickly when they need it.” – Rachel, Belfast She found help. Now she gives back – and you can too 💛 Donate from £3/month: aware.enthuse.com/donate#!/

When you're living with anxiety or depression, the bigger picture can feel like too much. Whether it's brushing your teeth, replying to one message, or getting out of bed - that step counts. One step is still forward. If you need support, we're here: aware-ni.org

Join us, @TRPNI & @rcpsych for an insightful event where we'll explore the impact of mental ill-health within the LGBTQIA+ community and highlight the available local support services. This event is open to all! 💛 Get your tickets for FREE via the link: tinyurl.com/LGBTQIAPublicT…

How things have changed for the worse in the 20+ years since I started researching mental health and trauma in NI: PTSD 2005 - 5.1% PTSD & Complex PTSD 2026 - 6.1% Adults with 4 or more ACEs 2005 - 7.2% Adults with 4 or more ACEs 2025 - 17.6%

Ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush? Skydive from 15,000ft and help support people across Northern Ireland living with depression, anxiety, and bipolar💛 📅 Skydive dates available all year round 📧 To register or find out more, please email: [email protected]

You are not too much. You are just enough. 💛 You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported and are healing from things no one else saw. So, let's stop apologising for being human. #AWARENI #MentalHealth #WellnessWednesday #YouAreEnough

You wouldn't tell someone with asthma to "just breathe normally." So why do we treat anxiety like it's a choice? Let's challenge dismissive attitudes and replace them with support, understanding, and care. 💛 AWARE NI is here for you. Find support: aware-ni.org

Missed out on the London Marathon ballot? 🏃‍♀️🎽 Join Team AWARE NI & be part of something incredible in our 30th anniversary year! Run the iconic streets of London while supporting people across NI affected by mental ill-health. Email [email protected] now for your info pack!