Design for Living

The Design for Living Partnership, which comprises AMH, The Youth Council for Northern Ireland and the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland, has facilitated a series of seminars concerning young people for a number of years.  The seminars aim to build capacity among practitioners from many disciplines who work with young people in Northern Ireland.  The Partnership have commission 3 papers which are available below to download.

The Nature of Self-Esteem – Dr Tony Humphreys

An annual seminar in the series aims to support and develop young people’s self-esteem.  This key issue paper has highlights the nature of self-esteem.

The paper is written by Dr Tony Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, international speaker and author. Click here to download

Masculinity and Mental Health - Dr Ken Harland

Another of the annual seminars focuses on young men’s mental health and wellbeing.  This paper highlights key issues in the area of masculinity and mental health.

The paper is written by Dr Ken Harland, Lecturer in Community Youth Work at the University of Ulster and Co-director of the Centre for Young Men’s Studies within INCORE at the Centre of Excellence for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Ulster. Click here to download.

Understanding Concepts for Working with Children and Young People – Simon Ward

This paper highlights key issues in mental health concepts.  It will help practitioners frame their work in promoting and supporting the mental health of children and young people.

The paper is written by Simon Ward, who is a Senior Educational Psychologist with Children, Schools and Families Service in Sefton, England. Click here to download.

Going Green!

AMH New Horizons, Foyle are now IOFGA (Irish Organic Farmers and Growers Association) approved which enables them to market their produce as organic.  For more info call 028 7137 3502.