Mental Health Reform welcomes Mental Health Commission Report on Restrictive Practices

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

Pay The Bill – Pre-Budget Submission Online Event

On Thursday 18th September, Mental Health Reform is going live with the launch of our Pre-Budget Submission campaign, Pay the Bill. We’ll be setting out our plans to hold Government accountable, exposing the facts and figures that show the cost of inaction, and demanding the investment needed to deliver real mental health services for all. … Read more

Mental Health in the Workplace Webinar

Employers, take note: a healthier workplace starts with understanding. Join Dr. Louise Rooney and Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD for a powerful new webinar, Mental Health in the Workplace, designed to give organisations the tools they need to support staff well-being with confidence and compassion.

The session will include:

  • Practical guidance on recognising signs of mental health challenges

  • Interactive opportunities to practice supportive conversations

  • Candid testimonials from people with lived experience

  • An open space to share ideas, ask questions, and build better culture together

Whether you’re a manager, HR lead, or team member who cares, this is your chance to make mental health a priority – not a performance checkbox.

Let’s shift workplace culture from silent suffering to open support.

This event will take place Wednesday 23rd July 10am.

Understanding the Proposed Changes to Mental Health Law

As momentum builds around the Mental Health Bill 2024, fresh changes have been proposed that promise major reforms to how care is delivered and governed. Join Dr Louise Rooney, Lisa-Marie O’Malley of Mental Health Reform and Nicola Byrne, CEO of Shine on Thursday 7th August at 1 PM as they explain what the Mental Health Bill really means — … Read more

Mental Health Reform Welcomes Progress in Mental Health Services While Highlighting Areas for Continued Improvement

27 June 2025 Mental Health Reform (MHR), Ireland’s leading national coalition for mental health, has today responded to the 2024 Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission, welcoming the positive developments outlined while underscoring the need for continued investment and improvement in specific areas of the mental health system. The Commission’s report reflects encouraging progress … Read more

Job Opportunity – Innovation Programmes Coordinator

Position: Innovation Programmes Coordinator Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Start date: Immediate Location: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. MHR operates a hybrid working policy. 1. Position summary This position sits in the Innovation Team. The role has responsibility for shaping and delivering MHR’s innovation work. This includes effective project management, ensuring strong monitoring … Read more

Government inaction could damage public trust in mental health services

Mental Health Reform calls for an additional €25M for voluntary and community providers in Budget 2024 to address crisis in youth mental health Mental Health Reform has criticised the Government for its complacent response to the crisis in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The Mental Health Commission’s recent reports for each of the … Read more

Coalition Conversations Biographies

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