Stephen Donnelly Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, has welcomed the enactment of the Mental Health Act 2026, signed into law by President Catherine Connolly. The Act represents the largest reform of Ireland’s mental health laws in more than 20 years. Helen Gillespie Brown, CEO of Mental Health Reform, said: “This is a … Read more
Mental Health Reform has welcomed the final passage of the Mental Health Bill 2024. Helen Gillespie Brown, CEO of Mental Health Reform, said: “This is the culmination of 10 years of campaigning to deliver new law that strengthens the rights of people accessing mental health services. Mental Health Reform celebrates the immense contribution of our … Read more
Introduction Mental Health Reform is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to evaluate its social inclusion capacity-building project. About Mental Health Reform Mental Health Reform (MHR) is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. Our vision is of an Ireland with accessible, effective and inclusive mental health services and supports. In line with this vision, … Read more
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 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
Mental Health Reform has welcomed significant progress in the Mental Health Bill during Committee Stage in the Seanad this month. Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler, has committed to advancing amendments to the Bill that could strengthen critical rights and safeguards for people accessing in-patient mental health services. Helen … Read more
The Mental Health Bill is due to return to the Seanad for Committee Stage debate on Tuesday 20th January. Given the significance and complexity of the proposed reforms, the Bill warrants thorough and sustained scrutiny and the robust debates at the Seanad Committee Stage to date have been welcome. Throughout this process, Mental Health Reform … Read more
Mental Health Reform is currently recruiting a Corporate Services Officer. About the role: The Corporate Services Officer provides administrative, operational, and corporate services support across the organisation. The role supports the effective day-to-day functioning of MHR, including facilities, IT and systems coordination, compliance, finance administration, and project coordination. Working closely with the Head of Operations, … Read more
Join us for an exciting webinar exploring how Sharing the Vision, Ireland’s national mental health policy (2020–2030), is shaping the future of mental health services. Sharing the Vision sets out an ambitious ten-year roadmap to transform mental health care in Ireland. The policy recognises the voluntary and community sector as a core pillar of the … Read more
Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, is today responding to the Mental Health Commission’s new report on the use of restrictive practices in approved centres in Ireland. Commenting on the report, Dr Louise Rooney, Policy & Research Manager, Mental Health Reform commented: “We welcome this report which demonstrates a significant decline … Read more