RoI Minister, Mary Butler, recently launched 'navigator' - a new digital signposting tool developed by spunout in collaboration with the Department of Health and the HSE.  Designed for young people aged 14 to 34 years, navigator offers anonymous, personalised access to mental health resources and services.  This mobile-first platform helps users overcome barriers like stigma and fragmented service access.  By answering three short questions, users receive tailored results, including expert-approved apps, articles, podcasts and direct links to 24/7 support via spunout’s Text About It service.  Find out more at: https://spunout.ie/navigator

Let’s Talk About Suicide - a free, 60 minute online programme - is available to provide people with the knowledge and confidence to have a conversation with someone they are concerned about.  It aims to provide users with a sense of hope, and reassurance that suicide prevention is possible.  This programme uses a mix of guided online content, video and interactive questions.  Participants can pause and recommence the programme at their own convenience.  On average, the programme will take 60 minutes to complete, but participants can work at their own pace.  Get started at: https://traininghub.nosp.ie 

Are you looking for a selection of carefully curated mental health and wellbeing apps that offer valuable self-help resources and tools which can be a good source of information and advice at a time when you might need it? …  If so, check out: https://apps4healthcareni.hscni.net/en-GB/adult-mental-health-and-wellbeing 

Fresh findings have been released from the landmark ‘Being LGBTQI+ in Ireland’ study, offering vital perspectives on mental health and wellbeing within the LGBTQI+ community.  Two newly published sub-reports focus on Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Older LGBTQI+ Population in Ireland, and Mental Health in the Irish LGBTQI+ Population with Disabilities.  Read more and access the new reports at: https://www.belongto.org/support-our-work/advocacy/lgbtq-research

HSE Mental Health and Wellbeing, in partnership with HSE Psychology, are delighted to present the Balancing Stress programme.  This free online programme is designed to help people manage stress in their everyday lives using practical, evidence-based tools and exercises.  The programme is designed for adults aged 18+ years, and consists of six 35 minute sessions which cover topics including managing worry, managing anxiety, managing low mood and depression, understanding relationships and stress.  You can access the programme at: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/self-help/balancing-stress

Registration is now open for the 2025 Joint North~South Public Health Conference, which takes place online on Thursday 18th September, from 10.00am to 12.30pm.  The title of this year’s all-island conference is ‘Turning the Tide: tackling the commercial and political determinants of health through policy and practice’.  This event will explore how public health and allied health professionals, academics, policymakers and researchers can respond to the challenges posed by commercial and political determinants or factors that shape population health and wellbeing.  Register for a place at: https://tinyurl.com/yv7r3u52

Factors underlying the association between intimate relationship breakdown and men’s suicidality are poorly understood.  This systematic review and meta-analysis examined which men are most vulnerable and the factors underpinning men’s suicidal ideation, suicide attempt and death by suicide following relationship breakdown.  Find out more at: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-40673-001.html

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland, with over 11,000 cases of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed annually.  The occurrence of high-risk skin types in Ireland places the population at greater skin cancer risk than most other countries.  A new report published by the Institute of Public Health has recommended a ban on sunbeds to reduce the risk of skin cancer in Ireland - which has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world.  ‘An Overview of Sunbed Use in Ireland and Policy Options to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk’ analysed available data on sunbed users, sunbed availability, current regulations on sunbeds and associated infringements, as well as policy options introduced internationally to reduce skin cancer risks associated with sunbed use.  Download a copy of the report at: https://tinyurl.com/32a87755