Category: Mental Health

Important update: data security incident affecting our records system We are informing our service users about a data security incident affecting Beacon, the records system we use to manage information about the people we support, including you. We take this extremely seriously and want to be honest and direct with you about what we currently… Continue reading Important Update: Data Security Breach

Belfast charity shortlisted for national awards This Small Charity Week, a charity based in Belfast has been announced as a finalist for a prestigious national award, recognised as the ‘Oscars’ of the small charity world.   The Parent Rooms, which support the mental health and wellbeing of parents and carers, has been nominated for a… Continue reading The Parent Rooms: “Belfast based charity nominated for national awards”

For many years now, The Parent Rooms have been campaigning for improved maternal mental health services in Northern Ireland.   For years, we have been raising our voices, sharing stories, and fighting alongside families and fellow advocates to demand the essential support our mothers urgently need in NI.    The recent BBC One NI ‘Spotlight… Continue reading BBC Mums in Crisis: An overview from The Parent Rooms

Have Your Say: Take The Parent Rooms’ Annual Survey on Mental Health & Support Services At The Parent Rooms, we believe that every parent’s voice matters. Every year, we reach out to parents across Northern Ireland through our annual survey to gather valuable insights on your experiences with mental health and the support services available… Continue reading Have Your Say: Take The Parent Rooms’ Annual Survey on Mental Health and Support Services

Accessing Mental Health Support as a Parent: Why Affordable Childcare is Crucial Being a parent is a beautiful journey, but it’s not without its challenges. Many parents face enormous pressure, juggling the demands of family life, work, and their own wellbeing. With the rising awareness around mental health, more parents are seeking support, but there’s… Continue reading Accessing Mental Health Support as a Parent: Why Affordable Childcare is Crucial

Creating Safe Spaces Being a parent isn’t always the picture-perfect image you see on social media. We know it can feel messy, overwhelming, and, at times, incredibly lonely. When we talk about perinatal mental health, we’re talking about those moments where it all feels too much – before, during, or after having a baby. Those… Continue reading Creating Safe Spaces for Families Experiencing Mental Health Difficulties