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News is everywhere. In the digital age, it is no longer possible to control the news that we are exposed to or shield children from upsetting information. What you can do is help to minimise the negative impact it has on your children. You can do this through open and honest conversations at home, such as the tips below:

Take 5 steps to well being during times of isolation

Get a COVID-19 vaccination and booster in Northern Ireland

First, second and booster COVID-19 vaccine doses are available at Health and Social Care (HSC) Trust vaccination hubs and participating community pharmacies across Northern Ireland. For some, mostly those aged 75 and over, a spring booster will be available through your GP or community pharmacy in April and May

Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride has issued a "Get Boosted Now" appeal to the Northern Ireland's public.

Being able to budget properly. Manage debts. Save for the future. Contribute to a pension. Absorb unexpected costs. Why it's important to your staff

What is Financial Wellbeing? Myths and Realities

Mental health - poor financial wellbeing is linked with higher levels of STRESS, anxiety and depression Sleep - 19% of employees report having lost sleep over their finances Concentration - 10% of employees reported finding it hard to concentrate or make decisions

What being financially healthy looks like

Having the knowledge to make informed financial decisions and understanding when and how to seek advice. Being free from financial stress and worry.

Do you need to talk to your child about the death of a loved one in the context of COVID-19?

If you find yourself in this very sad and difficult position, it is hoped that this short animation and downloadable children's book will support you in having these conversations.

A hard copy of the Saying Goodbye book is also readily available for your child to personalise and keep. Please ring 028 9615 0934 or email PaedsPsychology@belfasttrust.hscni.net to request a free copy.

We’ve also created a version which can be printed out: https://adobe.ly/3aphMF7

We have previously understood the need to relax and recharge on going home (Joy at Home exercise) and the heightened importance of this in current days.There is also a need to mentally and emotionally prepare for work and this 5 minute exercise is hoped to allow you to focus your attention into the shift/day ahead, reminding yourself of your knowledge and skills and the support you both bring and receive in the teams in which you work.

All of the helplines listed on this website are still operational unless otherwise stated and are continuing to provide information, advice and guidance on a wide-range of health and wellbeing needs. Please use the search box below to find a helpline and to speak to someone today.

A number of new helplines have been established in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and are providing topic specific information and advice in relation to COVID-19

This guide aims to help you to: find out if you have symptoms of anxiety, understand more about anxiety, find ways to manage or overcome anxiety. There are a number of conditions that have anxiety as a symptom, or have anxiety in the name – like social anxiety, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This guide is designed to help with general anxiety symptoms.

This resource has been produced by AWARE with the support of the Public Health Agency and complements AWARE’s Mood Matters Programme, although it may be used as a self-help resource. It can help your time during this period of uncertainty by giving you information on how to look after your mental health.

It will also help you recognise signs and symptoms of poor mental health and make you aware of sources of help.