Michaela O’Hagan

As we wrap up the 'Our Neuro Network' series, we’re reflecting on three inspiring events that brought services together to better support neurodiverse children, young people and families across the Western Trust #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 💙

In the lead up to Christmas, we are supporting the @publichealthni suicide prevention campaign - ‘Talking Really Helps’ Lifeline is available 24/7 Helpline: 0808 808 8000 Visit: lifelinehelpline.info For info on our Adult Mental Health Services: westerntrust.hscni.net/services/menta…

Bronagh Cooper, Assistant Manager, Health Improvement and Sharleen Boyle, Family Support Worker, Children & Families receive Highly Commended in the Rising Star Award #WTStaffAwards25

Dr Jenny Fairfield, Consultant Community Paediatrician; Michelle Bryson, Lead Nurse, Paediatrics; Jennifer Armstrong, Mental Health Practitioner and Josie Doran, Social Work Manager receive Highly Commended in the Leading the Way Award #WTStaffAwards25

✅ Western Area FYI – December Edition. Your monthly roundup of family support, youth services, cost-of-living help, mental health resources & training opportunities across the @WesternHSCTrust area is here! 👉 Get involved, stay informed & share widely! cypsp.hscni.net/download/415/w…

Well done to the winners 🏆 very much deserved Great that #CAMHSWHSCT was a Finalist in the #accessibilityproject All in the legacy of #DavinCorrigan @WesternHSCTrust

Sarah Mc Gee, Head of Service for Child & Adolescent Services talks about the new revised CAMHS hub of the Western Trust website. To coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay, the CAMHS site has been improved with more young person-centred content 👉westerntrust.hscni.net/services/child…

Sometimes hope begins quietly — with a message, a call, a small step toward support. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, today is a reminder to you: help is there, and you deserve to find it. 💚 #AccessToServices #WMHD2025

🎉 Great news for Derry and Strabane! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that @dcsdcouncil has been awarded UNICEF’s Child Friendly City and Community status 💙 Read more ▶️ westerntrust.hscni.net/derry-and-stra… #ForEveryChild #CFCDerryStrabane @UNICEF_uk

What an achievement for our city. This has been years un the making and all for future generations that are coming 💙💙 #ChildsRights #ChildFriendlyCity

The National Behaviour Action Plan is focused on ensuring schools are safe, positive and inclusive spaces. Education Secretary @JennyGilruth has updated @ScotParl on steps taken by @ScotGov to support teachers in developing relationships and tackling challenging behaviour.

Bystander Interventions Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour Distract - Interrupt through a distraction Delegate - Get help from someone else Delay - Check in with the person afterwards Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time

Shout out to one of the most creative youth workers I know and some of the most talented young men. Great first episode of the ‘mengaged’ podcast. youtu.be/ExnNAA93Tmw

The countdown is on to this year’s Regional ‘Look After Your Mental Health’ campaign connecting World Suicide Prevention Day (10/09) to World Mental Health Day (10/10) developed by the 5 HSC Trusts alongside the @publichealthni and @NIAS999 Read more ▶️ westerntrust.hscni.net/look-after-you…

Hurry 🚨! Just over a month left to submit an article to our special issue on Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education. Educational Sciences: Impact Factor of 2.6 and ranked in Q1 in Journal Citation Index (JCI) @LauraDunne_QUB @QUBSSESW

📢 The August Edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is Out Now! Stay up to date with the latest news, resources, and support available for families across Northern Ireland. 🌟 📰 Read it here: cypsp.hscni.net/download/391/f…

We have been working with @CAMHSNetwork since 2019 to develop an innovative approach to supporting young people in contact with the justice system with their mental health needs to help them address the challenges they face and reduce the likelihood of them re-offend.

The @safeguardingni Online Safety Committee in partnership with the @NCA_UK & @IWFhotline , have created this essential guide for professionals working with children & young people to understand the risks of AI-generated child sexual abuse material 📎 cypsp.hscni.net/new-guidance-o…

HEY YOU! help us share NIs central online early intervention emotional mental health & wellbeing hub designed by young people for young people-Parents & Teachers too- VIEW NOW for loads of FREE advice, info & signposting, videos & local MH training🙌 cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellness…👇

Do smartphone bans improve young peoples’ mental health? Probably not, but boundaries are definitely needed. Specialists in mental health tend not support smartphone bans as a way of supporting mental health. Here’s a 🧵of links to articles by experts & points explaining why.