Helen Gillespie Brown has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health Reform due to unexpected family circumstances. Dr Judith Malone, Chair, Mental Health Reform said: “During her time with us, Helen has made a valued contribution to Mental Health Reform through her leadership, commitment and work with colleagues and stakeholders. … Read more
Mental Health Reform has expressed concern at the findings of the Mental Health Commission’s Annual Report 2025, which exposes persistent levels of low compliance in in-patient mental health centres. Commenting on the report, Helen Gillespie Brown, CEO of Mental Health Reform, said: “We welcome the publication of the Mental Health Commission’s annual report, which provides … Read more
We are delighted to invite you to attend the launch of Mental Health Reform’s pre-budget campaign, Invest in Hope. Mental health is often discussed in terms of statistics, waiting lists, and budget lines. Yet behind every number is a person who deserves timely, high-quality mental health supports. This year, our campaign asks a simple but urgent … Read more
Mental Health Reform, Ireland’s national coalition for mental health welcomes the publication of Ireland’s Strategy to Reduce Suicide and Self-Harm – Connecting for Life: 2026 – 2035, Ireland’s new 10-year suicide and self-harm reduction strategy. The strategy, launched by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Minister of Health, Jennifer Carroll McNeill and Minister of State for Mental … Read more
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 has welcomed the passage of the Mental Health Bill 2024 through Final Stage in the Seanad. The Bill will now return to the Dáil for final approval before being signed into law. The Mental Health Bill represents the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades. It will replace the … 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