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To mark World Mental Health Day, on Thursday 10 October, Belfast Healthy Cities highlighted the importance of good mental wellbeing for people as they grow older. The latest WHO World Health Assembly, in May 2013, identified older people as a group with a particular risk of experiencing mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.

There are many things that older people can do to maintain their own health, but there is also a role for decision makers, families and wider society.

The Summer 2013 edition of City Health is now available to view online.

Romanian Study Visit

Employers and Co-Ordinators from Romania were in Northern Ireland during May to share learning about workplace health. The programme which is a partnership between Belfast Healthy Cities and Romtens included visits to Derry Healthy Cities, Bryson Charitable Group and Titanic Belfast.

Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) highlighted the important contribution physical activity makes to mental wellbeing. Throughout the month of May there were many accessible opportunities to continue to increase physical activity and improve mental health. While the month of special activities is over, there are many resources that can continue to support increased physical activity.