Mental Health Reform acknowledges additional commitment of funding for mental health services in 2019 by Ministers Harris and Daly

Mental Health Reform acknowledges additional commitment of funding for mental health services in 2019 by Ministers Harris and Daly Mental Health Reform today acknowledged receipt of a letter from Minister of Health Simon Harris and Minister of State Jim Daly committing to the full €105M of development funding to implement A Vision for Change between … Read more

Mental Health Reform extremely disappointed in shortfall in mental health budget for 2018

Mental Health Reform extremely disappointed in shortfall in mental health budget for 2018 Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today expressed extreme disappointment in the Government’s allocation of additional funding for mental health services in 2018, commenting that when put in the context of the commitment for 2017 it adds up … Read more

Vacancy: Communications and Administration Assistant (CE Position)

THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED Mental Health Reform is now recruiting for the position of Communications and Administration Assistant (CE Position). Mental Health Reform (MHR) is the leading national coalition driving progressive reform of Ireland’s mental health system. With more than 50 member organisations and more than 10,000 individual supporters, Mental Health Reform is … Read more

Mental Health Reform calls for passage of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill

Mental Health Reform today expressed support for the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and called for its swift passage through the houses of the Oireachtas. Speaking about the Bill, Shari McDaid, Director, said, “The misuse of alcohol plays too great a role in coping with mental and emotional distress in Ireland. It is widely recognised that … Read more

Vacancy: Policy & Research Intern (Volunteer)

Mental Health Reform (MHR) is the leading national coalition driving progressive reform of Ireland’s mental health system. With more than 50 member organisations and more than 10,000 individual supporters, Mental Health Reform is implementing an ambitious strategic plan to achieve fulfilment of peoples’ right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. Mental Health Reform … Read more

eMEN Launch Conference Announced

eMEN Launch Conference Announced MHR is engaged in an EU-funded project in partnership with five other EU countries to develop an EU-wide platform for e-mental health innovation and implementation. As the eMEN partners have almost completed the initial stage of the project – The selection of five eMental health Apps – The Communications team have … Read more

eMental Health Products: Expressions of Interest

eMental Health Products: Expressions of Interest  Mental Health Reform is the Irish partner on an exciting new e-mental health project taking place across North-West Europe. The eMEN project seeks to further the use of e-mental health apps to give improved access to services, prevent more serious illness developing and reduce overall economic burden of mental health … Read more

Mental Health Reform JobBridge internship: Communications, Campaigns and Policy

Based in Dublin 7. Ref. INTE-1000399 Description The intern will gain practical experience in: -Researching press statements -Campaign launches -Media monitoring -Monitoring debates -Drafting website content -Maintaining databases -Public consultation events, meetings, seminars, conferences -Editing/writing campaigning/policy documents -Transcribing minutes, interviews -Gathering evidence on good practice in mental health -Gathering evidence on the status of mental … Read more