Almost one in ten children admitted to adult mental health units in 2015 were 16 or younger.

Monday 11 April 2016 Mental Health Reform expresses concern at the number of children under 17 admitted to adult mental health units Mental Health Reform is concerned by new data which reveals that almost one in ten children admitted to an adult mental health unit in Ireland last year were aged 16 or younger. According … Read more

MHR vacancy – Research Officer

Mental Health Reform: Research Officer Mental Health Reform is the national coalition driving reform of Ireland’s mental health services and social inclusion of people with mental health difficulties. Our vision is of an Ireland where people with mental health difficulties can recover their wellbeing and live a full life in the community. With more than 50 member organisations … Read more

Mental health will be an issue on the doorsteps, says Mental Health Reform

Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has welcomed today’s announcement (03/02/2016) by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny that the General Election will be held on Friday 26th February. The coalition is asking voters to use the next three weeks to remind all General Election candidates to make mental health a priority. Shari McDaid, … Read more

MHR is hiring – 2 vacancies

Mental Health Reform: 2 Vacancies Mental Health Reform is the national coalition driving reform of Ireland’s mental health services and social inclusion of people with mental health difficulties. Our vision is of an Ireland where people with mental health difficulties can recover their wellbeing and live a full life in the community. With more than … Read more

Party manifestos – who’s saying what on mental health?

Today, we take a look at which parties have made commitments on mental health to date. As General Election manifestos are published, we’ll keep you up to date on who is saying what on mental health. First up, the Anti Austerity Alliance – People Before Profit The AAA-PBP manifesto is Common Principles: Radical Alternatives & … Read more

Ten years and counting: Calls for renewed commitment to mental health by next Government

  Marking the 10th anniversary of the national mental health policy A Vision for Change, Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has called for a renewed commitment to mental health by the next Government. Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform, commented: “There has been progress in turning A Vision for Change … Read more

MHR’s press release on the 10th anniversary of A Vision for Change

Ten years and counting: Calls for renewed commitment to mental health by next Government Marking the 10th anniversary of the national mental health policy A Vision for Change, Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has called for a renewed commitment to mental health by the next Government. Shari McDaid, Director of Mental … Read more

MHR opinion piece in The Irish Times

Voters can make mental health an election issue Mon, Dec 28, 2015,  Shari McDaid This time of year can be difficult for many of us. People struggle with financial stresses, unrealistic holiday expectations, memories of past hurts, bereavement, loneliness and the sheer darkness of the season. At such times, it is more important than ever … Read more

Mental Health Reform welcomes deletion of “unwilling” from Mental Health Act

Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today (18/12/2015) welcomed the passage in the Oireachtas of legislation to delete the word ‘unwilling” from the Mental Health Act 2001. This deletion will end the legal basis for administering ECT and, beyond three months, medication, against a capable person’s will. The deletion of ‘unwilling’ … Read more

IF ELECTED – debate chaired by John Bowman

THIS EVENT IS BOOKED OUT If Elected: Where do the Political Parties Stand on Mental Health? Wednesday 13th January 2016, 6.30-8.30 pm Wood Quay Venue, Dublin 8 As the General Election approaches, where do political parties stand on mental health? We’ve invited representatives from all political parties to take part in a public debate chaired … Read more

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