Our Mission

Why does HeadPeace exist ?

MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES ARE THE MAIN DRIVERS OF ILLNESS AND DISABILITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

25% of children and young people have a diagnosable mental health condition.
In recent years, there has been a 47% increase in young people being treated for eating disorders.
It is estimated that 10% of these young people are engaged in self harming behaviour.
22% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year.
A quarter of 11-16 year olds, and nearly half of 17-19 year olds (46.8%), with a mental health condition reported that they have self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point in their lives.
Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.
1 in 6 people, or approximately 45.8 million adults, report experiencing symptoms for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression every week.
Nearly half (43.4%) of adults believe that they have had a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life.
61% of adults with mental health conditions do not receive treatment.
A quarter of 11-16 year olds, and nearly half of 17-19 year olds (46.8%), with a mental health condition reported that they have self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point in their lives.
1 in 15 people attempt suicide
The amount of people with common mental health problems has risen by approximately 20% since 1993.
14.3% of deaths worldwide, or approximately 8 million deaths each year, are attributable to mental health struggles.
1 in 4 adults will experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem in the coming year.
Stress and anxiety in the workplace resulted in around £38 billion lost revenue for 2016-17.
1 in 5 of us will have suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Men are 3 times more likely to die by suicide than women.
The suicide rate for females under 24 has seen the steepest increase since records began.
45.2% of 16-year-olds in NI suffer mental ill-health.
There are over 200’000 suicide attempts each year across The UK and Ireland.

While still in development, HeadPeace aims to become a Community Interest Company (CIC), a social enterprise.

CIC’s primary purpose is to provide benefits to the community, rather than to the individuals who own, run or work in them.

Through our platform, we aim to provide accessible and comprehensive information, guidance, and tools to promote understanding and destigmatize mental health issues. Our focus lies in nurturing a culture of empathy, compassion, and solidarity, where every individual feels empowered to prioritize their mental well-being without fear of judgment or discrimination.

We are committed to engaging with diverse communities, collaborating with mental health professionals, and advocating for policies that promote mental health education and support services. By facilitating open dialogue and providing a platform for shared experiences, we strive to build a network that promotes resilience, hope, and holistic healing.

Why does HeadPeace exist ?

MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES ARE THE MAIN DRIVERS OF ILLNESS AND DISABILITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

25% of children and young people have a diagnosable mental health condition.

In recent years, there has been a 47% increase in young people being treated for eating disorders.

It is estimated that 10% of these young people are engaged in self harming behaviour.

22% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year.

A quarter of 11-16 year olds, and nearly half of 17-19 year olds (46.8%), with a mental health condition reported that they have self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point in their lives.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people.

1 in 6 people, or approximately 45.8 million adults, report experiencing symptoms for common mental health problems, like anxiety and depression every week.

Nearly half (43.4%) of adults believe that they have had a diagnosable mental health condition at some point in their life.

61% of adults with mental health conditions do not receive treatment.

A quarter of 11-16 year olds, and nearly half of 17-19 year olds (46.8%), with a mental health condition reported that they have self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point in their lives.

1 in 15 people attempt suicide

The amount of people with common mental health problems has risen by approximately 20% since 1993.

14.3% of deaths worldwide, or approximately 8 million deaths each year, are attributable to mental health struggles.

1 in 4 adults will experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem in the coming year.

Stress and anxiety in the workplace resulted in around £38 billion lost revenue for 2016-17.

1 in 5 of us will have suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives.

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Men are 3 times more likely to die by suicide than women.

The suicide rate for females under 24 has seen the steepest increase since records began.

45.2% of 16-year-olds in NI suffer mental ill-health.

There are over 200’000 suicide attempts each year across The UK and Ireland.

While still in development, HeadPeace aims to become a Community Interest Company (CIC), a social enterprise.