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Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
@profsiobhanon
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Derry, Northern Ireland
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Oct 10, 2025
    As I've repeatedly said, NI's Mental Health Strategy can't be implemented. We have now agreed the priorities; workforce & crisis services, but we need extra funding for these & there is no sign of the funding. The Minister is committing to make the case to the Executive🔽
    piece from the Foreword of the Mental Health Strategy Deliverability Review
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    Mental Health Champion for NI
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    Oct 10, 2025
    MHC @profsiobhanon speaking to @bbcradioulster about the Deliverability Review of Mental Health Strategy. The review highlights that due to the lack of available funding all the actions in the Strategy are now not possible. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Sep 8, 2021
    Delighted to announce that I've been appointed as NI's Mental Health Champion💛 The strategies are here, we need to see them implemented in full. There's much work ahead, but so much to be hopeful for. Thank you @RobinSwannMoH & NI Executive for trusting me with this role.
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    Mental Health Champion for NI
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    Sep 8, 2021
    ✨Health Minister @RobinSwannMoH appoints @profsiobhanon the new Mental Health Champion for NI✨ @healthdpt health-ni.gov.uk/news/mental-he…
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Jun 24, 2020
    Delighted to be appointed as the interim Mental Health Champion for NI. I’m looking forward to working across Depts to promote well being, to ensure that people with mental health difficulties receive good quality, evidence based care & to support the mental health workforce.
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    Department of Health
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    Jun 24, 2020
    Professor Siobhán O’Neill, Professor of Mental Health Sciences at @UlsterUni , has accepted the role of interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland. READ MORE: health-ni.gov.uk/news/swann-ann…
    Photograph of Professor Siobhán O’Neill with the Health Minister Robin Swann
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Aug 22, 2018
    I know I’m like a broken record, but in NI we have the highest suicide rates in the UK, yet I was informed yesterday that we have around half the proportion of our health budget allocated to #mentalhealth as the other UK regions. #wedeservebetter #StoppingMaleSuicide
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Jan 17, 2019
    Excellent data visualisation project showing the extent of the trauma suffered by the NI population during the Troubles. It’s no surprise that our rate of #mentalillness is so high. We must never risk returning to violence. #Brexit #Thread
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    Rachel Lavin
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    Jan 16, 2019
    Replying to @RachelLavin
    How violence spread over 30 years of The Troubles - every scaled red dot is a fatal terror attack. No part of Northern Ireland was left untouched. D3 map developed from previous code with @cboutaud, data from @START_UMD. Read the full story here: irishtimes.com/news/world/bre…
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Jun 20, 2019
    Dad passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness. I’m therefore going offline for a while. Take care.
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Apr 21, 2019
    #Derry has spoken #RIPLyraMcKee #NotInOurName
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Apr 19, 2021
    1. Thinking this morning, about all the LGBTQIA+ people in NI who are witnessing debate about sexual orientation & identity. Know that you are perfect. You do not need to be fixed, cured or prayed for. #BanConversionTherapy
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Jan 1, 2021
    1/2 Just been asked in an interview about the AQE tests what I would say to parents. I talked about the usual self care & stress management stuff. This is what I should’ve said. Tell your children that you love them, & that their worth isn’t based on the results of any exam.
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Nov 18, 2021
    I stand in support of @naomi_long & in condemnation of vile, misogynist, personal attacks on women in public life.
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Nov 17, 2021
    On #TransAwarenessWeek a shout out to transgender people in Northern Ireland. Trans people have always been with us. Sadly, they can have a higher risk of mental health difficulties as a result of transphobia, discrimination, lack of gender affirming services & misinformation.
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Jun 24, 2020
    Thanks for all the messages of support. I look forward to working with and for the people of Northern Ireland as Interim Mental Health Champion. It’s a huge honour.
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    Department of Health
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    Jun 24, 2020
    New Interim Mental Health Champion @profsiobhanon talks about the challenge ahead and how she hopes to hear about people’s mental health experiences.
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Oct 13, 2020
    Klopp on anxiety: “you are very thoughtful and also very caring and when you have these qualities it is difficult to avoid getting nervous”. Perfect.
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    Gareth Noble
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    Oct 12, 2020
    Jürgen Klopp’s letter to a young lad starting secondary school who has severe anxiety
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    Siobhán O'Neill (she/her)
    @profsiobhanon
    Oct 8, 2022
    Tonight I can’t stop thinking about the tragedy in #Creeslough. I know many of you are feeling the trauma of it too. Devastating 💔