AWARE NI Newsletter: December 2023
WELCOME
Welcome to the last edition of 2023!
We recognise that the festive holidays can be challenging for many reasons which is why we have put together tips and activities to support you as we navigate this time together.
We hope you find this update enjoyable, and wish you a happy holidays!
Best regards,
- Team AWARE
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...
...and for many, that means a mix of emotions that doesn't quite match the festive jingles.
From stress to loneliness, grief to financial pressure, the holiday season often stirs up a mix of not-so-festive feelings which don’t align with the picture-perfect version we see on TV or social media.
We get it.
That's why we’ve put together a special advent calendar packed with affirmations, tips and activities to support you as we navigate this time together.
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AWARE's Santa Abseil
We had 120 participants abseil down the Europa, and we can’t believe that almost ￡40k has been raised, making it one of our most successful fundraising events ever.
We had incredible support from our corporate partners and community fundraisers – the support and spirit they brought to the event was moving and a testament to the desire to create a future where everyone can talk freely about their mental health without stigma and access services appropriate to their needs.
We want to give a special shout-out to our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and partners, without whom the event wouldn’t have been possible.?
Join an AWARE NI Support Group
Living with low mood, depression, anxiety, or bipolar can be very isolating.
AWARE NI's mental health support groups provide an opportunity to meet others going through similar experiences as you. This peer-led support can help you understand your illness, allow you to speak freely about your feelings and make you realise that you are not alone.
We have 25 support groups across Northern Ireland, including 2 online. To find your nearest support group, please click the link below:
Volunteer with AWARE NI
Our incredible volunteers are the heart of AWARE NI.
Our volunteers are of all ages and from all walks of life. Some have experienced depression first-hand or cared for a family member. Others have no personal experience but have appropriate skills, knowledge and personal qualities.
To find out more about volunteering with AWARE NI, please check out our website: