Sharing the Vision Implementation Plan Launched

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

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

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

Minister with Responsibility for Mental Health to sit at Cabinet Level

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

We’re Hiring – Programmes and Research Officer

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

We’re Hiring – Innovation Programmes Coordinator

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

We’re Hiring – Policy and Research Manager

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

We’re Hiring – Communications and Membership Officer (Temporary Contract)

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

Mental Health Bill Delayed Again

Over 50 Mental Health Leaders Sign Open Letter to An Taoiseach Mental Health Reform is deeply disappointed that the Mental Health Bill will not be signed into law before the general election. In response to this development, the coalition has sent an open letter to Taoiseach, Simon Harris, cabinet ministers and party leaders. The letter … Read more

Health Research Board report highlights worrying trends in mental health care for children and young people

Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, is today responding to the Health Research Board’s 2023 Annual Report on the Activities of Irish Psychiatric Units and Hospitals. The report presents data on all admissions, discharges and deaths in Irish psychiatric units throughout Ireland. Ber Grogan, Policy and Research Manager, Mental Health Reform, … Read more