Niamh O'Connor Mental Health Reform is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to evaluate a community mental health pilot project 1. Introduction Mental Health Reform (MHR) is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. Our vision is of an Ireland where everyone can access the support they need in their community, to achieve their best possible mental health. … Read more
Cost of Disability Report must be published by Government Together with five leading disability and mental health umbrella organisations representing hundreds of thousands of people, Mental Health Reform have called on the Government to publish its report on the Cost of Disability, to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The research was first announced … Read more
On Thursday, December 2nd, 2021 The Mental Health Commission and Mental Health Reform launched revised guidelines for mental health services and staff working with people from ethnic minority communities. Titled ‘Ethnic Minorities and Mental Health’, the updated guidelines are designed to inform mental health services and staff on how best to provide care to individuals … Read more
Government must reform mental health laws to protect the rights of adults and children On 30th November 2021, Mental Health Reform told the Sub-Committee on Mental Health that Ireland’s mental health legislation must be reformed to protect the rights of children and adults receiving inpatient mental health treatment and care.In an opening statement to the … Read more
Since 2015 Mental Health Reform (MHR) has been exploring the role of technological innovation and in particular e-mental health initiatives to address key mental healthcare challenges in Ireland. In that time numerous key stakeholders, including the HSE, began also to explore the potential of e-mental health initiatives. This is evidenced in the increasing role of … Read more
On 27th October 2021, Mental Health Reform launched the Cultural Competency Toolkit, a practical guide for mental health professionals, services, and staff on working with ethnic minority communities in Ireland. Fiona Coyle, CEO said: “Research shows that people from ethnic minority groups experience significant challenges in accessing mental health supports that adequately meet their needs. … Read more
Mental Health Reform is seeking a suitably qualified consultant to evaluate a community mental health pilot project. 1. Introduction Mental Health Reform (MHR) is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. Our vision is of an Ireland where everyone can access the support they need in their community, to achieve their best possible mental health. … Read more
Position: Policy & Research Manager Hours: Full -time (37 hours per week) Start date: ASAPDuration: 1 year Reports to: CEOLocation: Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7.[Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and subject to Government restrictions, the successful candidate may also be required to work remotely.] Position Summary This position manages the policy and research … Read more
Today, 12th October 2021, Mental Health Reform welcome the allocation of an additional €24M to mental health for the development of new services and €13M to support the provision of existing levels of service announced in Budget 2022. Fiona Coyle, CEO said: “COVID-19 has adversely affected the physical and mental well-being of many people in … Read more
On 04th October 2021, more than 50 leaders in the community and voluntary sector signed an open letter calling on An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin. The letter urges An Taoiseach to prioritise funding for mental health services in the upcoming budget. The letter is published by Mental Health Reform and our member organisations. Together, we ask … Read more
