Social Democrats pledge mental healthcare reform The Social Democrats have promised to reform mental health services in the country in order to put users and their families first. Campaign Daily • 28 Jan 20
Mental wellness app developed after personal struggle An Irish app developer has described how her latest project was born out of her own experience of sexual assault and mental illness. Ireland • 17 Jan 20
24-hour mental health phone line launched A new 24-hour mental health phone line has been launched to assist people access supports and services. Ireland • 28 Nov 19
'Crisis' in Traveller mental health, committee hears Minister of State in the Department of Health Jim Daly has said there is a "crisis" in mental health among the Traveller community. Politics • 15 Oct 19
Waterford students mark International Day of the Girl Up to 1,000 secondary school students have been attending SHINE19, a special event being held in Waterford as part of International Day of the Girl. Munster • 11 Oct 19
Mental health rehab services 'inadequate' - report The Inspector of Mental Health Services has said it is "quite astounding" that the State has failed to provide adequate rehabilitation services in the sector. Health • 10 Oct 19
Teenagers as young as 13 'becoming addicted to cocaine' An addiction counsellor at the Cuan Mhuire addiction treatment centre in Bruree, Co Limerick, has warned of a surge in those seeking help with cocaine … News Lens • 11 Sep 19
New wellness app KeepAppy set to launch A new Irish wellness app that empowers users to take control of their mental and physical wellbeing, is set to launch in Ireland. Business • 27 Aug 19
Older churchgoers have better mental health - study Older people who attend religious services regularly have better mental health, according to a study of people over the age of 50. Ireland • 01 Aug 19
'Improvement needed' in mental health residencies The junior minister with Responsibility for Mental Health Jim Daly has expressed concern about conditions in the HSE's 24-hour supervised residences for people with enduring … Ireland • 25 Jul 19
Lack of privacy, dignity in many mental health centres Almost one fifth of HSE residences for people with enduring mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities "were in such poor condition that they showed disrespect for … Ireland • 25 Jul 19
Psychiatric nurses suspend indefinite overtime ban The Psychiatric Nurses Association has suspended the indefinite overtime ban which had been due to come into effect this evening. Health • 24 Jul 19
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 living in war zones - WHO Mental illness affects one-in-five people living in war zones, according to the World Health Organization. World • 12 Jun 19
Lack of mental health services for young people - Daly The Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People has said there are not enough mental health services for young people in Ireland. Health • 08 Jun 19
Protest in Wexford over child mental health services Over 200 people took to the streets of Wexford town today to protest against a major lack of provision of mental health services for children … Leinster • 04 May 19
Call for Govt to address mental health service staffing The Chairman of the Mental Health Commission has said the Government needs to up its game in terms of recruiting and retaining staff providing services … Health • 04 Apr 19
42% of mental health users have 'poor experiences' Two out of every five people using the State's mental health services have reported poor experiences. Health • 13 Mar 19
Disruption to mental health services during PNA action Mental health services continue to face disruption around the country as the Psychiatric Nurses Association continues its overtime ban. Health • 01 Feb 19
Wexford mental health services in crisis, TD says There is a crisis in the treatment of suicidal people in Wexford, the Dáil has been told. Politics • 16 Jan 19
Out-of-hours mental health support a 'national issue' The lack of out-of-hours support for people experiencing severe mental distress is a national issue, according to the Director of Mental Health Reform. Health • 13 Dec 18
Concern over use of restraint on psychiatric patients Chair of the Mental Health Commission John Saunders has expressed serious concern over the increased use of seclusion and physical restraint of psychiatric patients. Health • 19 Oct 18
€1bn increase in funding for health The Government is to provide a further increase of €1.05bn in health funding for 2019. Budget 2019 • 09 Oct 18
Public backs increasing mental health spending - report A report by Mental Health Reform, the national coalition on mental health in Ireland, has found strong public support for increased State investment in mental … Health • 04 Oct 18
Mediterranean diet 'may help prevent depression' Following a Mediterranean diet could help prevent depression, new research suggests. News Lens • 26 Sep 18
Some mental health teams have under 10% of needed staff Child and Adolescent Mental Health Intellectual Disability (CAMHS-ID) teams have fewer than 10% of the number of staff required to provide the service, according to … Ireland • 23 Sep 18
