Niamh O'Connor We are delighted to present the third edition in the Coalition Conversations series, “The Community Context: Learnings from Samaritans Ireland” As we are confronted with COVID-19 and what are worrying times, the support provided by the community and voluntary sector has never been more important. This new way of living and the uncertainty we face will … Read more
Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, is today reacting with concern to the Mental Health Commission’s annual report for 2019. “The Mental Health Commission’s annual report marks another year where we have failed to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of fundamental improvements in mental health services in Ireland. Behind every … Read more
Today, Mental Health Reform present research that demonstrates significant public demand for greater action from Government and its agencies to respond to the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was the result of a collaboration between Mental Health Reform and the COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium (C19PRC), a group of mental health researchers … Read more
Mental Health Reform recognise the continued challenges mental health services providers face in adapting their services to meet the needs of their clients during COVID-19. Over the last number of months, we have continued to look for innovative ways to support our members to provide these vital services to people across Ireland during the pandemic. … Read more
Would you like to take on the virtual Women’s Mini Marathon while supporting our work to improve mental health services & supports for everyone in Ireland? Join Team Mental Health Reform! Your support will make a BIG difference! Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/ebS8Ujn PS: Make sure to let us know you are running in support of … Read more
We are delighted to present the second edition in the Coalition Conversations series, “The Irish Context: Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health sector”. Prior to COVID-19, Ireland’s Mental health services, although improving, were already far behind other areas of the health service. Responding to meet the existing and additional mental health needs, organisations and services have undergone rapid transformation. … Read more
Mental Health Reform, has today welcomed the publication of Ireland’s new mental health policy, Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone. The policy, launched today by Ministers Harris and Daly sets out a number of progressive shifts for Ireland’s mental health system. Welcoming the publication of the policy, CEO of Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle, … Read more
We are delighted to launch the new webinar series, Coalition Conversations. ‘Coalition Conversations’ will connect with experts across the sector and facilitate discussions on important topics during this unprecedented time. The aim of this webinar series is to provide a space to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health sector and the new context we … Read more
Cuireann Mental Health Reform, an chónaidhm meabhairshláinte náisiúnta, fáilte roimh chinneadh an Rialtais ar bheartas nua sláinte mheabhrach na hÉireann Ag labhairt ar maidin, deir CEO Mental Health Reform, Fiona Ni Giolla Comhaill; ‘Cuireann muid fáilte roimh an gcéim thábhachtach a ghlac an Rialtas aréirr maidir le beartas náisiúnta sláinte mheabhrach nua na hÉireann a … Read more
Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, today welcomes the Government’s approval of Ireland’s new mental health policy, ‘Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone’ for the period 2020-2030. Speaking this morning, CEO for Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle said “We welcome the important step taken by the Government last … Read more
