Events and Updates

Starting at Trinity College our Four week programme some of the feedback from the first day .

TAMHI FEEDBACK

• good – different fun activities
• Felt comfortable around other people made new friends
• Fun, enjoyable – playing games and learnt about other people
• Helpful – find out about others and make connections
• More confident – leaders made us feel comfortable
• Fun – interact with other students / learn about mental health – what it is? How to help support yourself and others.

Week 1 started with Ulster University PhD research on Impact of Games Based Approach to Mental health on adolescent Youth” with Rosario Football Club Belfast 2007 Boys team and coach Barry Black.

Tonight we delivered Choice Ball which challenges myths and facts about Mental health. We adopted a quick fire 2 v2 and then 3 v 3 winner stays on with ball constantly being fed in to ensure it was quick and intense.

The guys knew all the right answers which was really rewarding. A short warm up game, a quick team huddle and a #mentalhealthawareness message dropped in.

Learning through Games on the field rather than in a classroom is what the young players want

A great day at Assumption Grammar, great engagement and learning our games. What a credit the young people are too the school.

Tonight we finished the Mayfield Village Hall Leadership programme with MY PAL group.

Using skills and knowledge aquired throughout the training the young leaders put on a games night for their younger peers.

They delivered:

Two Truths and a spoof

A game they made up themselves about supporting each other using dollies, cones and goals.

Hungry Hippo

Target your problems

Links

And a huge game of Tug of War

The thing that made the session work was the young leaders joined in.

Feedback from the group

“Class”

“Really good”

“Fun”

“I really enjoyed myself “

The young people are a credit to the community and the Youth Centre.

Our Leaders Lead Wellbeing Ambassadors

Amazing day Dominican College Fortwilliam working with year 13 Wellbeing Ambassadors.

Amazing energy, engagement and Leaders.

Great trip down to Mount Lourdes Grammar going trough the games and planning future events.
Outstanding session with the Mentors and Anti-Bullying Ambassadors.

Great fun, great energy and amazing young leaders.

#mentalhealthawareness

We have teamed up with County Antrim Boxing IABA and Belfast City Council to put on a day of Boxing to Promote #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 @ShankillLC

Over 200 young people from across North Belfast schools community are taking part.

Outstanding RAY leader Gary on site representing

Raising awareness of seniors week. Gary helping junior footballers creating club keyrings for their older family members, a great event supported by TAMHI and brought a lot of smiles to all.