Stephen Sheil Panelists Sarah Hughes, Mental Health Programme Manager, Union of Students in Ireland Sarah Hughes is the Mental Health Programme within the Union of Students in Ireland. Sarah works directly on any mental health research projects within the organisation and works alongside Government Executives such as the HSE to create positive change and ensure students’ mental … Read more
25 November 2022 – Mental Health Reform is delighted to have won a Good Governance Award, in the category for organisations with an annual turnover of between €250,000 and €1 million. The Good Governance Awards recognises and encourages adherence to good governance by non-profit organisations in Ireland. The awards were developed by Carmichael with support … Read more
12 October 2022 – Mental Health Reform, today, welcomes the publication of the pre-legislative scrutiny report on the draft Heads of Bill to amend the Mental Health Act and thanks the Committee for its important work. The report contains 19 recommendations from the Sub-Committee on Mental Health to inform the reform of the Mental Health … Read more
Focus Group for People with Lived Experience of Mental Health Difficulties Mental Health Reform is holding an online focus group for people with lived experience of mental health difficulties on Friday, 14th October from 12.30pm – 2pm. The focus group is now at full capacity so it is no longer possible to register. Mental Health … Read more
Mental Health Reform welcomes the Final Report and recommendations of the High Level Task Force to consider the mental health and addiction challenges of those who come into contact with the criminal justice sector. The report was published today by Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD and the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. The … Read more
Mental Health and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Join Mental Health Reform (MHR) at an online webinar to learn about your rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The UNCRPD is a United Nations document that sets out a series of rights … Read more
Mental Health Reform (MHR) warmly welcomes Minister O’Gorman’s announcement that provisions within the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022 will be extended to people involuntarily detained under Part 4 of the Mental Health Act 2001 by way of Government amendments. MHR would like to thank Minister O’Gorman, Minister Butler and Minister Rabbitte and all of … Read more
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw in Cork on Saturday, 9th July. As part of the visit, An Taoiseach heard about the work of Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw’s plans for improved youth mental health services in Cork. An Taoiseach Mícheál Martin said: “It is a great pleasure and a … Read more
Mental Health Reform launch ‘My LGBTI+ Voice Matters’ report in partnership with LGBT Ireland to mark Pride Month New research published by Mental Health Reform in partnership with LGBT Ireland reveals that nearly half (43%) of LGBTI+ people have had a poor experience of HSE mental health services. ‘My LGBTI+ Voice Matters: A Mixed Methods … Read more
Analysis and Guide on Effective Consultation Processes for People with Psychosocial Disabilities 1. Introduction Mental Health Reform is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. Our vision is of an Ireland where everyone can access the support they need in their community, to achieve their best possible mental health. In line with this vision, we … Read more
