International Stress Management Associationwww.isma.org.uk
·         Membership assured when specialist accreditation and expertise in the field of stress management and associated mental health is presented

Health & Safety Executive Northern Irelandwww.hseni.gov.uk
·         Highlights necessity of health, safety and welfare legislation for both employers and employees

British Heart Foundation www.bhf.org.uk
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Excellent resources available for both in and outside the workplace on ‘Heart Health’ and related illnesses

World Health Organisationwww.who.int/en
·         Global definition of Health: ‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’
·         Global definition of Mental Health: ‘.. is a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to her or his community’ (WHO, 2007)

Institute of Health Promotion and Education - www.ihpe.org.uk  Is a recognised association offering membership to health promotion/educators with bacjgrounds in medicine, education, public health and related fieldsBeth Gibb is a long-standing member. 

The Royal Society for Public Health - www.rsph.org.uk  is an independant organisation promoting public health and hygiene.  Registered centres must ensure accredited facilitators and maintain high standards of training to ensure ongoing approval.  Beth Gibb Associates is [to date] the sole registered centre in Northern Ireland for 'Understanding Health Improvement' (Level 2) and 'Healthier Food and Special Diets' (Level 2)