2020

Coalition Conversations: “The Irish Context: Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health sector”

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We are delighted to present the second edition in the Coalition Conversations series, “The Irish Context: Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health sector”. Prior to COVID-19, Ireland’s Mental health services, although improving, were already far behind other areas of the health service. Responding to meet the existing and additional mental health needs, organisations and services have undergone rapid transformation. … Read more

Ireland’s new mental health policy must be matched by action

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Mental Health Reform, has today welcomed the publication of Ireland’s new mental health policy, Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone. The policy, launched today by Ministers Harris and Daly sets out a number of progressive shifts for Ireland’s mental health system. Welcoming the publication of the policy, CEO of Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle, … Read more

Launch of the ‘Coalition Conversations’ webinar series

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We are delighted to launch the new webinar series, Coalition Conversations. ‘Coalition Conversations’ will connect with experts across the sector and facilitate discussions on important topics during this unprecedented time. The aim of this webinar series is to provide a space to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health sector and the new context we … Read more

Government approval of Ireland’s new mental health policy

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Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, today welcomes the Government’s approval of Ireland’s new mental health policy, ‘Sharing the Vision – a Mental Health Policy for Everyone’ for the period 2020-2030. Speaking this morning, CEO for Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle said “We welcome the important step taken by the Government last … Read more

Call on Government for immediate publication of national mental health policy

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Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today called on the Government to immediately publish the refreshed national mental health policy, A Vision for Change, to allow for fully informed programme for Government talks and so cohesive post-COVID-19 mental health planning can begin. CEO of Mental Health Reform, Fiona Coyle, said, “It is clear to … Read more

Clear cross-party support for immediate publication of the refresh of A Vision for Change

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There is clear support for immediate publication of the refresh of A Vision for Change across the Dáil. The mental health policy is critical to Programme for Government talks and post-COVID-19 planning. Today, Mental Health Reform sent this to Ministers Harris and Daly, co-signed by cross-party TD’s. “Dear Ministers Harris and Daly, Following Minister Harris’ … Read more

Call for Special Committee on COVID-19 Response to make mental health a priority

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Today, the Special Committee on COVID-19 Response will meet. Mental Health Reform has leveraged strong cross-party support for need to immediately publish new the refresh of A Vision for Change. Publishing A Vision for Change, the national mental health policy, is essential part of making mental health a priority in Government response to COVID-19 and … Read more

International Day of Families 2020

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Today is International Day of Families 2020. This is marked globally to promote awareness of issues that relate to and affect families. Today we reiterate the importance of ensuring that Ireland’s mental health policies, services and supports provide the best possible care for all people and all of their families across the country. In 2019, … Read more

Government must urgently set out plans to prepare for surge in demand for mental health supports

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Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health, has today called on the Government to urgently begin planning for a surge in demand for mental health services and supports associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The call comes following increases in demand for mental health services and supports across the community and voluntary sector, which … Read more

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