Tell Us Once: Why People with Mental Health Problems Shouldn’t Have to Repeat Themselves
A landmark report published last month calls for a ‘Share Once’ data sharing system so people with mental health conditions can disclose their needs to essential services without having to start from scratch every single time. The government had plans. Those plans stalled. JustMental thinks it’s time to say that plainly. The Problem Nobody Should [&h
How Volunteering Supports Mental Health Recovery in Northern IrelandJustMentalTalk · Guest: Aislinn Byrne, Volunteer Now NI ·
There is a version of the conversation about volunteering that most people have heard. It goes something like this: volunteering is good for the community. It’s a selfless act. You give your time, and other people benefit. That version is true. But it’s also incomplete. Because what Aislinn Byrne from Volunteer Now NI describes in […]
Episode 13: Aislinn Byrne – Volunteer Now
In this episode, Aislinn Byrne from Volunteer Now discusses the broad scope of volunteering in Northern Ireland, its benefits for mental health, and how it can support career development and community building. Share with someone who needs to hear this! Volunteering is *so much more* than what you think! It’s not just about sorting clothes […]
Thomas Ta Walls: When Hitting Your Target Weight Doesn’t Fix the Depression
Thomas Ta Walls: When Hitting Your Target Weight Doesn’t Fix the Depression The story we are told about weight loss follows a reliable arc. Set a goal. Do the work. Hit the number. Feel better. The doctor says well done. Everyone around you says well done. You are supposed to feel it too. Thomas “Ta” […]
Stress Awareness Month 2026: NI’s Mental Health Crisis Goes Beyond Awareness | JustMental
Stress Awareness Month 2026: Why Awareness Alone Isn’t Enough for Northern Ireland Every April since 1992, Stress Awareness Month has tried to shift the national conversation about stress. The theme for 2026 is #BeTheChange. The intention is admirable. The gap between intention and reality is where JustMental lives. Because the statistics this year don’t s
Episode 12: Thomas Walls
Thomas Walls shares his inspiring journey from childhood struggles with obesity and self-loathing to becoming a wellness coach. He discusses mental health, overcoming depression, the importance of self-love, and practical strategies for personal transformation.
The difference between not wanting your life to end, and not wanting it to continue
Our latest JustMentalTalk episode is one I want to tell you about properly. Clare spent 10 years in an abusive relationship. Not because she didn’t know better, but because she was in survival mode. Normalising what was happening. Keeping everyone else together. And somewhere along the way, losing herself completely. When the mental health crisis […]