Month: February 2020

Mental Health Commission’s damning report shows neglect of community services

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Mental Health Reform call for political action to crisis in mental health services. Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has this morning called on the Oireachtas to urgently react to the Mental Health Commission’s damning report published this morning which highlights serious deficiencies in community mental health supports. Commenting on the report … Read more

Experts highlight importance of trauma-informed policy and practice to future of Irish health services

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National and international experts in addressing trauma have today highlighted the importance of implementing a trauma-informed approach across health and social care systems in Ireland. Gathering at a seminar in Dublin, hosted by Mental Health Reform, the speakers highlighted the success of introducing trauma-informed approaches in other countries and urged the Irish Government to commit … Read more

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