Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, today welcomes the aspirations set out in the HSE’s National Service Plan for 2019. Many of the objectives reflect Mental Health Reform’s pre-budget recommendations. Commenting on the plan, Shari McDaid, Director, said, “We particularly welcome the HSE’s commitment to look at providing out-of-hours child and adolescent … Read more
[Image Description: Graphic with a light pink background, text in the middleground reading “2018 Round Up” in darker pink font, and white snowflakes in the background.] We’re delighted to share with you a roundup of some of our work in 2018. Our thanks as always for you generous support and encouragement throughout the year! So … Read more
EVENTS is the first European Sport Event for Mental Health in September 2018. There were 14 countries who sent 250 representatives to Athens to attend 3 days of events which involves their participation in 22 different kind of activities. The concept behind the project is a socially driven campaign led by a European collaboration to highlight the benefits of active … Read more
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us through buying our Holiday eCard in 2018! Your generous donations will help make our voice louder and keep our voice independent as we campaign for better mental health services and supports for all in Ireland. Holiday eCards An eCard is a great way to let your … Read more
“We met up and chatted but this was before we really knew what mental health was or how to talk about stuff properly. She seemed alright, a little low so we tried to have a laugh and cheer her up. We were going to head home, it was getting late, but there was something telling … Read more
Emma took part in Mental Health Reform’s Stories Project in 2018. The project focused on providing public speaking and media skills to those who have experienced mental health difficulties, their family members, and those working with people who’ve experienced difficulties. Emma wanted to share her experience and did so during the BFEI Mental Health Week. … Read more
Mental Health Reform (MHR) is the leading national coalition driving progressive reform of Ireland’s mental health system. Mental Health Reform’s vision is for an Ireland where everyone can access the support they need in their community to achieve their best possible mental health. With a small staff team, volunteer board, more than 70 member organisations … Read more
Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today reacted in dismay following a report by the Mental Health Commission which indicates the widespread use of seclusion and physical restraint in in-patient mental health services across Ireland. The Commission’s report found that seclusion was used in 42% of approved centres and physical restraint … Read more
[Image Description: Photo of attendees at the seminar, seated on chairs, including Shari McDaid of Mental Health Reform and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly T.D.] eMental Health technologies are an important part of the future of mental health services in Ireland and can complement person centered, face-to-face therapies, a … Read more
€900M – that’s what we currently spend on dedicated, public mental health services in Ireland. It sounds like a big number and a lot of money, but is it too much, or not nearly enough to provide adequate mental health care for everyone in Ireland? It’s an important question as we head into the budget announcement … Read more
