Mental Health Reform, the national coalition promoting improved mental health services, has today (19/12/2014) welcomed the publication of the HSE Mental Health Division’s Operational Plan for 2015, saying that the plan shows that the HSE has listened to some of the concerns raised by people who use mental health services and their family members/carers. Dr … Read more
Mental Health Reform, the national coalition promoting improved mental health services, has today (19/12/2014) welcomed the publication of the HSE Mental Health Division’s Operational Plan for 2015, saying that the plan shows that the HSE has listened to some of the concerns raised by people who use mental health services and their family members/carers. Dr … Read more
JobBridge Policy, Communications and Campaigns internship Hours of work: 5 days per week Duration: Minimum of nine months Working Hours: 34 hours per week – 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 4pm Friday. Reports to: Communications and Campaigns Officer Main tasks: The Policy, Campaigns and Communications Intern will assist the Mental Health Reform … Read more
The First Fortnight arts and mental health festival is back and Mental Health Reform is proud to be a festival partner again. The 2015 programme includes music, film, theatre, spoken word, debate and visual art events. Mental Health Reform is sponsoring two events as part of the festival and we hope to see you there! … Read more
Mental Health Reform has warned that measures announced today (27/11/2014) in the HSE National Service Plan 2015 to improve mental health services will not be achievable without adequate numbers of staff. The Service Plan for 2015 commits to investing €35 million in community-based mental health services, 24/7 crisis responses, suicide prevention and mental health promotion. … Read more
Mental Health Reform has warned that measures announced today (27/11/2014) in the HSE National Service Plan 2015 to improve mental health services will not be achievable without adequate numbers of staff. The Service Plan for 2015 commits to investing €35 million in community-based mental health services, 24/7 crisis responses, suicide prevention and mental health promotion. … Read more
Mental Health Reform has welcomed the decision by the European Medicines Agency to strengthen warnings on the use of the drug valproate, which is used to treat bipolar disorder, among other conditions, and which has been linked to birth defects and developmental problems in children of pregnant women who have taken the drug. Dr Shari … Read more
Mental Health Reform has welcomed the decision by the European Medicines Agency to strengthen warnings on the use of the drug valproate, which is used to treat bipolar disorder, among other conditions, and which has been linked to birth defects and developmental problems in children of pregnant women who have taken the drug. Dr Shari … Read more
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The national coalition Mental Health Reform has expressed disappointment that the Government has missed the opportunity in Budget 2015 to make up for the €15 million shortfall in this year’s allocation for mental health. Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented: “When the 2014 budget was announced, Minister Lynch made a commitment that the … Read more
