Government must take action to restore public trust in mental health services

Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, has urged the Government to take immediate action following the publication of an independent review of North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The review, commissioned by the Health Service Executive, has examined the care of 374 children who were active on the … Read more

Mental Health Reform calls for stronger safeguards as Mental Health Bill nears final stage

Mental Health Reform welcomes the passage of the Mental Health Bill through Committee Stage in Seanad Éireann. As the Bill moves to Report Stage, the coalition is calling for key reforms to protect the rights of people experiencing mental health difficulties. Helen Gillespie Brown, CEO, Mental Health Reform commented: “Over the past decade, Mental Health … Read more