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Covid-19 has exacerbated a mental health crisis
Health providers face problems in bringing much-needed services to those in need
Refer to where? Mental health and the dilemma facing professionals
If someone is in an acute psychiatric phase, assessing an evaluation may take weeks
Mental Health Commission has ‘serious concerns’ over delays in opening service
Scheme to replace wards of court system delayed again due to lack of funding
Use of seclusion and physical restraint in mental health units is ‘cause for concern’
Mental Health Commission report finds that ‘too often’ facilities are ‘dirty and smelly’
New chief executive appointed to Mental Health Commission
John Farrelly is leaving the role of Charities’ Regulator after two years in that post
Irish Times view on shortcomings in mental health care: facts that shame
Mental Health Commission calls out Government over unsafe and substandard services for children and adults
Government working on online mental health services
Jim Daly says using online applications to tackle the crisis was a key focus of plans
Mental Health Commission scathing on patient care
Watchdog notes rise in child admissions by 20% and those ‘forgotten’ by State and society
Diesel: perhaps not quite as dead as we thought
Honda make the case for diesel as Bosch claims revolutionary new tech
Mental health watchdog criticises ‘poorly maintained’ residences
Inspector says State facilities fail to respect privacy and dignity of many residents
Mental Health Commission seeks power to run community residences
Call prompted by publication of report critical of Roscommon mental health services
Growing number of children placed in adult mental-health facilities
Increase in child admissions shows ‘stark failure to abide by established policy’
PR firm FleishmanHillard upbeat on its prospects
Company sees 2015 profits dip as revenues rise nearly 5% to €6.8m
HSE and Housing Agency set out design for a happier life
Document shows how natural light benefits people living with mental health problems
Less than 10% of mental health facilities compliant with law
Mental Health Commission also concerned at rise in number of involuntary admissions
Use of electro-convulsive therapy in psychiatric care rises
Mental Health Commission indicates ‘very worrying’ increase of 12% in seclusion
‘Cultural change’ required in mental health service
Mental Health Commission report finds suicide risk assessment insufficient
Fifth of child mental health admissions to adult units
Programme for Government in 2011 stated intention to abolish practice
Defamation action against Van Morrison settled
PR executive says record now ‘set straight’ about radio interview given in 2009
Defamation action against Van Morrison settled
PR executive took case over statements released after claim of baby’s birth emerged
Children with mental health issues admitted into adult units
Mental Health Commission warns against ‘unacceptable’ practice
Vulnerable psychiatric patients living in ‘mini institutions'
Authorities unable to say how many residents live in HSE-run hostels
‘I feel overwhelmed and worthless. Can you give me a call?’
Twenty years of battling feelings of worthlessness has led Hazel Larkin to be an ambassador for See Change
‘Green Ribbon’ campaign on discussing mental health in May
Movement being led by partner organisations, volunteers and ‘campaign ambassadors’
Children admitted to adult psychiatric units despite new rules to cease practice
Mental Health Commission says adult beds should only be used as measure of last resort
Electro-therapy decreases in treatment of psychiatric patients
Mental Health Commission says practice should not be used without patient consent
Cork hurler praised for speaking openly about depression
Conor Cusack’s journey of recovery ‘strikes real chord’ with other young men in distress
One third would not vote for politician with depression - study
While attitudes towards mental health have improved, research shows stigma remains
Mental health services ‘stagnant’ and in danger of slipping backwards
Watchdog says failure to hire community-based staff will hamper services
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