Episode 20: Dr. Sophie Hodgetts, Lynsay Matthews IAPMD UK
This episode features Dr. Sophie Hodgetts and Dr. Lindsay Matthews discussing PMDD, its diagnosis, impact, and ongoing research efforts in the UK. Learn about the condition, barriers to diagnosis, and how increased awareness can improve lives.
Episode 19: Kathy Owens – Public Health Agency
In this insightful interview, Kathy Owens from the Public Health Agency Northern Ireland discusses the complex relationship between mental health, physical health, and stress. She highlights key societal factors, the impact of trauma, and practical strategies for managing stress and promoting well-being, especially during stressful periods like exams.
Settled. Not solved. Big Tech paid $27 million to a Kentucky school district. The platforms did not change.
The Big Tech mental health reckoning has just had its biggest test yet. A rural Kentucky school district has secured roughly $27 million in settlement payments from four of the world’s largest social media companies. The financial terms became public this week through a Reuters report based on a Kentucky open records request. The companies, […]
Episode 18: Cllr Matthew Armstrong TUV
Today, Councillor Matthew Armstrong shares his insights on the mental health challenges faced by our communities. From housing issues to financial stress, he’s seen firsthand how these factors intertwine and impact mental well-being. It’s crucial to remember that behind every politician, there are real people experiencing real emotions. Mental health isn&#
Wear It Green Day 2026: A Heartfelt Thank You to Everyone Who Showed Up | JustMental
Wear It Green Day 2026 is here, the midpoint of Mental Health Awareness Week. And JustMental’s community showed up. From Belfast kitchens to living rooms, from pubs to pavements, you wore green. This one is for you. Yesterday was national day of action. It is the fourth day of Mental Health Awareness Week, a day […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Awareness Is the Spark. Bold Action Is the Fire.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 runs 11 to 17 May. The theme, set by the Mental Health Foundation, is Action. At JustMental, we believe action must go further than awareness campaigns and green ribbons, and this week, we are going to prove it. Mental Health Awareness Week has been observed in the United Kingdom since […]
Episode 17: Dr Stephen Paul Edwards
In this in-depth interview, Dr. Steven Edwards shares his personal journey through trauma, mental health challenges, and healing. He discusses the impact of childhood experiences, the power of vulnerability, and the importance of understanding mental health as a spectrum, offering insights into overcoming toxic relationships and embracing authenticity.
Episode 16: Claire Sugden MLA
In this insightful interview, Claire Sugden shares her journey from a young politician to a mental health advocate, discussing her personal experiences with anxiety, postnatal mental health, and the urgent need for better mental health services in Northern Ireland. Discover her perspectives on trauma, gendered experiences, and the importance of community support in fo
Ben Bennett named in Belfast Telegraph 30 under 30 for 2026
The Belfast Telegraph 30 under 30 for 2026 has been announced, and JustMentalco-founder Ben Bennett has been named in the cohort, six months after the launchof an independent mental health advocacy platform that refuses to call its work“wellness.” JustMental co-founder Ben Bennett has been named in the Belfast Telegraph’s 30 under 30 for 2026, the [&
Belfast Mother and Baby Unit: Historic Win After 20 Years
A permanent, regional Belfast Mother and Baby Unit is to be built at Belfast City Hospital, with a design team to be appointed immediately and a target opening date no later than 2028/29. It is real progress. It is also two and a half more years of women being separated from their newborn babies. JustMental […]