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Michaela O’Hagan

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 Derry, Ireland
Joined July 2009
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrustMar 26
As we wrap up the 'Our Neuro Network' series, we’re reflecting on three inspiring events that brought services together to better support neurodiverse children, young people and families across the Western Trust #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 💙
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust15 Dec 2025
In the lead up to Christmas, we are supporting the @publichealthni suicide prevention campaign - ‘Talking Really Helps’ Lifeline is available 24/7 Helpline: 0808 808 8000 Visit: lifelinehelpline.info/ For info on our Adult Mental Health Services: westerntrust.hscni.net/servi…
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust11 Dec 2025
Bronagh Cooper, Assistant Manager, Health Improvement and Sharleen Boyle, Family Support Worker, Children & Families receive Highly Commended in the Rising Star Award #WTStaffAwards25
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust11 Dec 2025
Dr Jenny Fairfield, Consultant Community Paediatrician; Michelle Bryson, Lead Nurse, Paediatrics; Jennifer Armstrong, Mental Health Practitioner and Josie Doran, Social Work Manager receive Highly Commended in the Leading the Way Award #WTStaffAwards25
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CYPSP in N.Ireland@cypsp3 Dec 2025
✅ Western Area FYI – December Edition. Your monthly roundup of family support, youth services, cost-of-living help, mental health resources & training opportunities across the @WesternHSCTrust area is here! 👉 Get involved, stay informed & share widely! cypsp.hscni.net/download/415…
Cover page of FYI newsletter, December 2025, Issue 25, from Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The header includes the FYI logo and the text ‘For Your Information.’ The contents list includes family support, youth support, cost of living, neurodiversity, infant mental health/ breastfeeding, digital safeguarding, addiction, emotional wellbeing & mental health, training/ conferences, western sure start projects/ childcare partnerships/ family support hubs, useful links & informative media links, CRIS leaflet

ALT Cover page of FYI newsletter, December 2025, Issue 25, from Western Health and Social Care Trust and CYPSP. The header includes the FYI logo and the text ‘For Your Information.’ The contents list includes family support, youth support, cost of living, neurodiversity, infant mental health/ breastfeeding, digital safeguarding, addiction, emotional wellbeing & mental health, training/ conferences, western sure start projects/ childcare partnerships/ family support hubs, useful links & informative media links, CRIS leaflet

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Well done to the winners 🏆 very much deserved Great that #CAMHSWHSCT was a Finalist in the #accessibilityproject All in the legacy of #DavinCorrigan @WesternHSCTrust
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Adult Learning Disability Occupational Therapist service ‘Inclusive Bikes’ initiative wins this year’s Davin Corrigan Legacy Award for Improving Patient and Service User Safety through Engagement 👏 Read more on our website: westerntrust.hscni.net/inclu…
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust10 Oct 2025
Sarah Mc Gee, Head of Service for Child & Adolescent Services talks about the new revised CAMHS hub of the Western Trust website. To coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay, the CAMHS site has been improved with more young person-centred content 👉westerntrust.hscni.net/servi…
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Sometimes hope begins quietly — with a message, a call, a small step toward support. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, today is a reminder to you: help is there, and you deserve to find it. 💚 #AccessToServices #WMHD2025
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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust9 Oct 2025
🎉 Great news for Derry and Strabane! 🎉 We’re proud to announce that @dcsdcouncil has been awarded UNICEF’s Child Friendly City and Community status 💙 Read more ▶️ westerntrust.hscni.net/derry… #ForEveryChild #CFCDerryStrabane @UNICEF_uk
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What an achievement for our city. This has been years un the making and all for future generations that are coming 💙💙 #ChildsRights #ChildFriendlyCity
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💙Derry and Strabane lights up blue as a @UNICEF_uk Child Friendly City and District! 💙 Local young people have lit Council buildings in the City and District blue to mark our official recognition as a Unicef Child Friendly Community — only the second in the UK to do so! 🎉🎉
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@ScotGovEdu9 Sep 2025
The National Behaviour Action Plan is focused on ensuring schools are safe, positive and inclusive spaces. Education Secretary @JennyGilruth has updated @ScotParl on steps taken by @ScotGov to support teachers in developing relationships and tackling challenging behaviour.
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Raise Your Voice@RaiseURVoiceNI9 Sep 2025
Bystander Interventions Direct - Speak directly against the behaviour Distract - Interrupt through a distraction Delegate - Get help from someone else Delay - Check in with the person afterwards Document - Record what has happened, noting date, location and time
Bystander Interventions Adapted from Jackson Katz’s Bystander Movement, Right To Be's 5Ds to Bystander Intervention & others. Direct Speak directly against the behaviour Distract Interrupt through a distraction Delegate Get help from someone else Delay Check in with the person afterwards Document Record what has happened, noting date, location and time* *Always check with the person if they want the footage. Never share or keep it without their consent.

ALT Bystander Interventions Adapted from Jackson Katz’s Bystander Movement, Right To Be's 5Ds to Bystander Intervention & others. Direct Speak directly against the behaviour Distract Interrupt through a distraction Delegate Get help from someone else Delay Check in with the person afterwards Document Record what has happened, noting date, location and time* *Always check with the person if they want the footage. Never share or keep it without their consent.

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🍉@colmw372 Sep 2025
Shout out to one of the most creative youth workers I know and some of the most talented young men. Great first episode of the ‘mengaged’ podcast. youtu.be/ExnNAA93Tmw
Mengaged Podcast Episode 1

Mengaged Podcast Episode 1

Welcome to Episode 1 of the MENGAGED Podcast, where young men come ...

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Western Trust@WesternHSCTrust1 Sep 2025
The countdown is on to this year’s Regional ‘Look After Your Mental Health’ campaign connecting World Suicide Prevention Day (10/09) to World Mental Health Day (10/10) developed by the 5 HSC Trusts alongside the @publichealthni and @NIAS999 Read more ▶️ westerntrust.hscni.net/look-…
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Liam O'Hare@lohare27 Aug 2025
Hurry 🚨! Just over a month left to submit an article to our special issue on Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education. Educational Sciences: Impact Factor of 2.6 and ranked in Q1 in Journal Citation Index (JCI) @LauraDunne_QUB @QUBSSESW
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CYPSP in N.Ireland@cypsp22 Aug 2025
📢 The August Edition of the Family Support Hub Newsletter is Out Now! Stay up to date with the latest news, resources, and support available for families across Northern Ireland. 🌟 📰 Read it here: cypsp.hscni.net/download/391…
Newsletter from CYPSP titled "Family Support Hubs Newsletter," Edition 3/2025, dated August 2025. The theme is "Back to School" with an illustration of colored pencils and the text "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL." It highlights the work of 29 Family Support Hubs across Northern Ireland, their goals in improving access to early intervention services, coordinating support, raising awareness, and assessing unmet needs.

ALT Newsletter from CYPSP titled "Family Support Hubs Newsletter," Edition 3/2025, dated August 2025. The theme is "Back to School" with an illustration of colored pencils and the text "WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL." It highlights the work of 29 Family Support Hubs across Northern Ireland, their goals in improving access to early intervention services, coordinating support, raising awareness, and assessing unmet needs.

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CYPSP in N.Ireland@cypsp2 Jul 2025
The @safeguardingni Online Safety Committee in partnership with the @NCA_UK & @IWFhotline , have created this essential guide for professionals working with children & young people to understand the risks of AI-generated child sexual abuse material 📎 cypsp.hscni.net/new-guidance…
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CYPSP in N.Ireland@cypsp6 Jun 2025
HEY YOU! help us share NIs central online early intervention emotional mental health & wellbeing hub designed by young people for young people-Parents & Teachers too- VIEW NOW for loads of FREE advice, info & signposting, videos & local MH training🙌 cypsp.hscni.net/youth-wellne…👇
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Do smartphone bans improve young peoples’ mental health? Probably not, but boundaries are definitely needed. Specialists in mental health tend not support smartphone bans as a way of supporting mental health. Here’s a 🧵of links to articles by experts & points explaining why.
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