Lunch-Time Mindfulness Taster / Awareness Session
In recognition of Men’s Health Week NIPSA has organised a lunch-time taster/awareness session for our male members.
- Thursday 18 June
- 12.15pm – 1.15pm
- Online (MS Teams)
The virtual session is open to NIPSA Male Members only, and we encourage as many of our male members as possible to take the opportunity to attend this session.
To register please email your details to Danielle Dawson at
A Message from NIPSA Youth
As young workers and trade union members, we believe everyone deserves to feel supported, respected and able to talk openly about their wellbeing. This Men’s Health Week, let’s continue breaking down stigma around Men's mental health, supporting one another and creating workplaces and communities where mental health can be talked about openly and without judgement.
Across Northern Ireland, many men experience periods of stress, anxiety, low mood or poor mental health. However, too often men feel pressure to stay silent, deal with problems on their own, or avoid seeking support. Talking about how you’re feeling is not a sign of weakness it’s a sign of strength.
The Pressures Facing Young Men Today
- Rising living costs and financial strain.
- Housing challenges, including rent and affordability.
- Workplace stress and job insecurity.
- Difficulty balancing work, family, and personal life.
- Social media creating unrealistic expectations.
- Feelings of isolation or difficulty expressing emotions.
- Important reminder: everyone faces difficult times, and no one should face them alone.
Looking After Your Mental Wellbeing
- Rising living costs and financial strain.
- Housing challenges, including rent and affordability.
- Workplace stress and job insecurity.
- Difficulty balancing work, family, and personal life.
- Social media creating unrealistic expectations.
- Feelings of isolation or difficulty expressing emotions.
- Important reminder: everyone faces difficult times, and no one should face them alone.
Looking Out for Each Other
- Check in with friends, family, or colleagues regularly.
- Ask how they’re really doing and mean it.
- Listen without judgement or rushing to “fix” things.
- Encourage others to seek support when they need it.
- Remember: you don’t need to be an expert just being there matters.
Key Messages to Remember
- It’s okay to not be okay.
- It’s okay to ask for help.
- Mental health is just as important as physical health.
- No one should have to struggle in silence.