US study links exercise to better mental health A study in the United States has found that people who exercise several times a week report having better mental health than those who take … Health • 09 Aug 18
Mental health watchdog highlights 'unsafe' HSE services The mental health services' watchdog has warned that State provision in the area will continue to be unsafe and substandard unless the Government and the … Health • 25 Jul 18
CAMHS is 'chronically understaffed' in south Wexford The mother of a 20-year-old man who has used the CAMHS in south Wexford has said he got just two sessions with a psychologist over … Politics • 20 Jun 18
52% of Oberstown detainees have a mental health need A report by Oberstown Children's Detention Centre has highlighted the level of adversity and trauma faced by young people who are sent there, including neglect … Ireland • 14 Jun 18
Resignations put pressure on psychiatric services An Oireachtas committee has been told that Waterford and Wexford may have no consultant psychiatric services for children from mid-July onwards. Health • 13 Jun 18
Complaints to Children's Ombudsman up 4% last year The Ombudsman for Children has told the HSE he is seriously concerned that young people who are suicidal have to wait days to be assessed … Ireland • 13 Jun 18
Students encouraged to mind mental health during exams A leading mental health charity has called for those taking part in State exams to look after their well-being during the Leaving and Junior cert … Education • 04 Jun 18
Rise in number waiting over one year for CAMHS services Official figures show that the number of children and young people waiting over a year to see the state's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services … News • 14 May 18
Mental health report calls for less medication reliance A report on mental health has called for the health service to reduce the reliance on prescribed medication by increasing investment in counselling and talk … Health • 26 Apr 18
PNA industrial action in Waterford next week Psychiatric Nurses in Waterford have voted in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action in a dispute over staff shortages and overcrowding. News • 16 Feb 18
Mental health phoneline to be established Plans for a new national telephone helpline for accessing mental health services are to be confirmed at an Oireachtas Committee. Politics • 08 Nov 17
Irish team in schizophrenia breakthrough Abnormal vessels that undermine the structure that delivers blood into the brain could play a significant role in the development of schizophrenia, Irish based scientists … Science • 10 Oct 17
Dáil passes Fianna Fáil bill on mental health A Fianna Fáil bill to strengthen the rights of mental health patients has been passed by the Dáil. Health • 14 Jul 17
40-bed mental health facility opens in Co Kerry A forty-bed mental health facility for older people has opened in Co Kerry following a €13 million investment mental health • 11 Jul 17
Concern over admissions to adult mental health units The Mental Health Commission has said the increase in admissions of children and adolescents to adult units so far this year is totally unacceptable. News • 07 Jul 17
Many people would hide mental health issues - survey Almost 40% of people would conceal a mental health problem from their family and friends, according to a new survey. Health • 27 Apr 17
Gene possibly linked to depression identified Scientists in Scotland have identified a gene that they think could be part responsible for depression. News • 31 Jan 17
Plan for new youth mental health task force The Cabinet is expected to approve the establishment of a youth mental health task force. News • 28 Jul 16
Protest over mental health spending Hundreds of people have been protesting outside Leinster House against the Government's failure to spend €12m earmarked for mental health services this year. Health • 28 Apr 16
HSE accused of 'plundering' mental health budget The Health Service Executive has been accused of pillaging and plundering the mental health budget for the past five years. News • 26 Apr 16
Inquest: Woman died after leaving psychiatric unit The family of a woman who took her own life after being allowed to leave the psychiatric unit at Letterkenny General Hospital has issued high … News • 29 Feb 16
Fianna Fáil pledges mental health reforms Fianna Fáil has promised to reform mental health services in a new policy document published today. Election 2016 • 25 Jan 16
Shortcomings found in some mental health services A report by the Mental Health Commission, which arose from a number of deaths in Carlow, Kilkenny and south Tipperary, has found that clinical staff … News • 22 Jul 15
Footballers get behind mental health initiative Teams competing in the Connacht minor football championship are joining forces as part of an effort to combat suicide and self-harm. News • 24 Jun 15
Govt urged to improve mental health supports The Mental Health Commission has called on the Government to ensure that necessary resources and support are available for mental health services. News • 12 Jun 15
