Lifemaps session feedback - Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster

Last Thursday we had an excellent training session with some members of the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster. We got some great feedback from the participants, so here's what they had to say!

What do you now know about mental health and well being?

• It’s all about your attitude and how you look at things. It’s very important
• Everyone has mental health. Some have better health than others
• That ‘mental health’ is not a closed name – there are many different aspects to mental health
• It’s about the big picture - it isn't just something negative, it’s positive too
• I know how to look after my mental health better and how to be positive. There’s a lot more to mental health than people know, and it needs to be taught
• Mental health is just as much about the positive things in life as the negative
• How important it is to recognise the part that we play in supporting each other in protecting our mental health
• Everyone has mental health, whether it’s good or bad
• There’s more to mental health than associated illness

Do you feel you are more motivated about life, learning and work?

• You learn more when working / while you do your dream job
• I feel it was good to break the cycle of everyday life and think about things. It’s good to laugh with others
• Yes, I feel this has helped me greatly allowing me to look at life better and that tomorrow will be a good day regardless what happens
• Yes, I feel I’m a more positive person now and as a student nurse I feel I can pass this on to my patients
• Yes, it’s important to be mindful and confident and motivated
• Yes, I enjoyed the activities and interaction

What practical things can you do to improve your mental health and well-being?

• Be focused and be inspired for the future
• Playing games and getting a laugh out of them
• Think about 3 positive things before bed
• Be happy and don’t stress about things too much
• Stay connected and try more social activities
• Do positive things like helping others
• Just wake up in the morning thinking “it’s to be a good day” and enjoy every minute of life. Life is too short
• Take time out to think about positive things that have happened to me 
• Always think positive and look for the good things in life. Don’t dwell on the bad
• Do activities to make everyone happy
• Exercise, sports, meeting folk, volunteering, trying new things
• Talk more, be confident with mindset, help and encourage others
• Be active – walking, music, friends etc

How can you support others to improve their mental health and well-being?

• Help people to be confident about what they’re doing
• Listen and give compliments. Care about others
• Be there. Be supportive. Listen. Help others laugh
• Just talk to them, spend time with them when needed and smile
• I can offer to listen when someone is having a problem and also give them advice on where to get help
• Be positive. Be friendly and supportive. Listen 
• Be positive, be a good role model, make time for them, listen to what they say, be mindful
• Help them, listen, talk to them, get out and about and meet new people

Any other comments about LIFEMAPS:

• Enjoyed it and learned something different
• Great night, great atmosphere
• Brilliant speakers
• Very good youth workers
• Very enjoyable and a lot of fun
• Great concept

We're really pleased with this feedback! If you are interested in attending any of the Lifemaps events, please like our Facebook for updates of what's happening near you or send an email to amypollock@youthaction.com!