Mindskills training & coaching

23/12/2025

Over the last few evenings, I’ve wrapped up a year of mental health training and awareness talks with the Newlodge Youth Club and the staff at Belfast Metropolitan College.
Thank you everyone for your support.

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

Delighted to be involved with St Peter’s Immaculate Youth Centre and the amazing young people from the Clonard area.
A fantastic Saturday focusing on positive mental health and wellbeing in such a beautiful setting Whitepark Bay Youth Hostel, Ballintoy (just past Ballycastle).
Massive shout out to Bosley and the brilliant youth team. Well done everyone.

25/11/2025

Phil McTaggart
Founder of PIPS and now manager of Mindskills training

November is Men’s Health Month, a time to highlight all aspects of men’s wellbeing with a special focus on mental health.

To night, we’re shining a light on the unique challenges men face and encouraging more open, supportive conversations.

This evening I was honoured to shared my personal story and offered valuable insights on recognising when someone is struggling, practical coping strategies, and where to find help.

This informal conversation aims to break down stigma and remind every man that asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness.

If you need to talk to someone, Lifeline is available confidentially:
📞 0808 808 8000

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month a time to check in, speak out, and stand together. Let’s break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and remind every man that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

03/11/2025

Sunday morning .Gym.Belfast Looking after your physical health is so important but equally, caring for your mental health matters just as much

Well done to everyone who came along to today’s Positive Mental Health talk with Phil McTaggart and MindSkills Training. A fantastic gym with even better people definitely worth checking out.
MentalHealthMatters

24/10/2025

On Wednesday night, Sean from Community Restorative Justice and I had the pleasure of speaking with a great group of men in Mayfield Community Centre about Positive Mental Health & Wellbeing and Drugs & Alcohol Awareness.

A big thank you to Helen for organising the evening.

Together we talk, together we heal. 💚

20/10/2025

I had the absolute pleasure at the weekend of spending time with an amazing group of women from Ardoyne, Ligoniel, and Woodvale in the Houben Centre, Holy Cross — chatting about mental health awareness and the importance of good sleep.

It was such a lovely day filled with openness, laughter, and shared experiences. 💚

A huge thank you to the Ardoyne Association for sponsoring the session and supporting the wellbeing of the community.

15/10/2025

On Friday evening, 10th October, World Mental Health Day I had the privilege of spending time in Ledley Hall Youth Club, East Belfast, talking about Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing.

A massive thank you to Michelle Fullerton, Senior Youth Leader, for the invitation and for the amazing work she does with young people in the community. 💚

Let’s keep the conversations going it’s okay not to be okay, and together we can make a difference.