International Stress Management Association – www.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 Ireland – www.hseni.gov.uk
· Highlights necessity of health, safety and welfare legislation for both employers and employees
British Heart Foundation – www.bhf.org.uk
· Excellent resources available for both in and outside the workplace on ‘Heart Health’ and related illnesses
World Health Organisation – www.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 fields. Beth 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)