Mental Health Policy

Coalition Conversations. The Policy Context: Sharing the Vision

The Policy Context: Sharing the Vision In June 2020, we saw the publication of Ireland’s new mental health policy ‘Sharing the Vision: A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.’ This policy is a ten-year plan to improve Ireland’s mental health systems and is hugely relevant to addressing the mental health impacts of COVID-19. We would like …

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Coalition Conversations. The Employment: Mental Health Initiatives in Ireland

The Employment: Mental Health Initiatives in Ireland In Ireland, people with mental health difficulties have the highest rate of unemployment of any other disability group. This is despite the importance of employment for people with mental health difficulties being well recognised within policies and among stakeholders. During this week’s episode we hear from experts about …

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Mindfulness for Resilience: A Body Scan Meditation with John Gerard Murphy

Mental Health Ireland Mental Health Ireland along with Teagasc and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have partnered to co-host and co-deliver information and resources. Our aim is to support you and your family ‘farm’ your way through the challenges being posed by Covid-19. We’re delighted to introduce guest contributor John Gerard Murphy from Lecarrow Farm …

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Reform the Mental Health Act, 2001 – Timeline Video (MHR)

Mental Health Reform People cannot wait any longer to have their rights protected. The Mental Health Act, 2001 is outdated, it does not comply with international human rights standards, and does not adequately protect people’s rights. That is why Mental Health Reform are campaigning for the full and urgent reform of the Mental Health Act, …

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