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May 7th, 2025. A new national survey, conducted by Shine, Mental Health Reform,  and the HSE National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP),  has revealed significant disparities in mental health support and the need for  expanded services, increased funding, and stigma reduction.  The Psychosis Survey 2024 gathered responses from 378 individuals, including  people … Read more

Mental Health Reform (MHR), Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, has expressed concern following the publication of a new report from the Mental Health Commission which exposes serious gaps in emergency mental health services across the country. According to the report, most Emergency Departments remain ill-equipped to respond adequately to individuals experiencing a mental … Read more

Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, welcomes the publication of “Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone Implementation Plan 2025 – 2027“. The 3-year second implementation plan will continue to prioritise mental health, and early intervention, in addition to specialist mental health service delivery across Ireland. Of note is … Read more

Mental Health Bill to be Discussed at Committee Stage 19th February 2025   Mental Health Reform warmly welcomes the Government decision that the Mental Health Bill, 2024 will be reintroduced at Committee Stage as part of the Government Legislative Programme for Spring 2025. We acknowledge the continuing commitment of Government Chief Whip and Minister of … Read more

We’re Hiring – Policy and Advocacy Coordinator 19th February 2025 Position: Policy and Advocacy Coordinator Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Start date: Immediate Duration: 1 year Reports to: Policy and Research Manager Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. Mental Health Reform (MHR) operates a hybrid system of remote working and in office working. 1. Position summary This position … Read more

Mental Health Reform (MHR) warmly welcomes the appointment of Mary Butler TD to her role as  Government Chief Whip with Responsibility for Mental Health. MHR had advocated in our Programme for Government submission that the mental health ministerial role post should be elevated to ‘super junior Minister level’, which includes attending cabinet meetings. We acknowledge this positive … Read more

Position: Programmes and Research Officer Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)  Start date: Immediate Duration: 1 year Reports to: Policy and Research Manager Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. Mental Health Reform (MHR) operates a hybrid system of remote working and in office working. Position summary This position sits in the policy and research … Read more

Position: Innovation Programmes Coordinator Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Start date: Immediate Duration: 1 year Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. Mental Health Reform (MHR) operates a hybrid system of remote working and in office working. Position summary This position sits in the Innovation Team. The role has responsibility for shaping and delivering … Read more

Position: Policy & Research Manager  Hours: Full -time (37 hours per week)  Start date: ASAP  Duration: 1 year  Reports to: CEO  Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7.   Mental Health Reform operates a hybrid system of remote working and in office working.  Position summary  This position manages the policy and research unit and is a … Read more

Position: Communications and Membership Officer (Temporary Contract) Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Start date: ASAP Duration: 10 months Reports to: Communications & Engagement Manager Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. Mental Health Reform operates a hybrid system of remote working and in office working. Position summary: Mental Health Reform is seeking to recruit … Read more