Statement to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health

Today, May 29th, Mental Health Reform spoke before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. The focus was on a review of developments in mental health services. During the lengthy presentation, which the Mental Health Commission also contributed to, the panel discussed a broad range of issues being seen across Ireland in mental health services and … Read more

eMEN Seminar: Technology and Student Mental Health

Mental Health Reform, along with the USI, are pleased to announce the upcoming seminar on eMental Health, “Technology and Student Mental Health”. The seminar will address the potential offered by technology-supported applications (eMental Health) in student mental health services and supports. Irish and international experts working in the area of eMental Health will share their … Read more

My Voice Matters: Reports show people with mental health difficulties and their families are not receiving services in line with national policy

Today, Mental Health Reform launched the findings of two national surveys into people’s experience of HSE mental health services. The My Voice Matters reports, launched by John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission, include a report on the experience of 1,188 service users and a report on the experience of 786 family members, … Read more

Would you like to take on a challenge while supporting Mental Health Reform?

Would you like to take on a challenge while supporting Mental Health Reform? Be part of the reform. The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is now open registration and we would LOVE you to join the ranks of some of the wonderful women who walked and ran for Mental Health Reform. The Women’s Mini Marathon is … Read more

Ruling against HSE a wake-up call for mental health services

Mental Health Reform notes the ruling of the Kilkenny District Court against the Health Service Executive in a prosecution brought by the Mental Health Commission. During the proceedings, the Assistant Inspector for Mental Health Services said in relation to the inpatient conditions described that they were “contrary to everything a hospital should stand for”. Commenting, … Read more

Blog: Bodywhys on Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2019

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2019 takes place from February 25th to March 3rd. Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, have written a guest blog to highlight issues related to Eating Disorders in Ireland.  “Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an opportunity for those of us working in, or who feel passionately about the area, to generate … Read more

Blog: My week at Mental Health Reform

Mental Health Reform were delighted to welcome Emma to the team for work placement as part of her college course. During the week, we worked on many different projects including a social media takeover, preparing for Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and our Mental Health Act campaign. Emma has created a blog post about the week … Read more

MHR welcome the Mental Health Commission’s Strategic Plan

Picture of John Farrelly, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission and Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, holding a copy of the Mental Health Commissions publication, "Protecting People's Rights"

Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today welcomed the human rights emphasis in the Mental Health Commission’s Strategic Plan, launched this morning. Speaking about the launch, Director of Mental Health Reform, Shari McDaid, said, “We are really encouraged to see the prioritisation of human rights in the Mental Health Commission’s Strategic … Read more

Thank you Dublin Unitarian Church!

We were delighted to receive the very generous donation from the Dublin Unitarian Church. The Unitarian Church picked Mental Health Reform as their chosen charity for a recent church collection in January. The congregation generously donated on the day in support of our work. We met with Rory Delaney, Deputy Chair of the Church’s Management Committee and Dennis … Read more

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