Widespread dissatisfaction with mental health services
Survey shows unhappiness with services, focus on medication and complaints process
Most mental health service users ‘do not know how to complain’
Mental Health Reform pilot study highlights ‘need for greater access to advocacy supports’
Plan for better out-of-hours mental health services welcomed
Minister of State Helen McEntee handed petition of 12,000 signatures at Leinster House
Government accused of U-turn on mental health funding
Mental health charity criticises decision to spend only €15m out of €35m promised next year
Mental health taskforce will seek to help young people
Ombudsman for Children Niall Muldoon hopes initiative will make a ‘real difference’
Reviews of psychiatric detentions costing over €42m
Fees for lawyers, psychiatrists, lay people at mental health tribunals up 20% since 2011
Mental health campaigners protest cuts outside the Dáil
Hundreds demonstrate against reallocation of €12m from State’s mental health budget
Campaigners to protest at Dáil over mental health funding
Proposed €12m diversion away from sector will cause ‘irreversible’ damage, says group
Labour’s Kathleen Lynch resists loss of mental health funds
Minister asks Civil Service mandarin Jim Breslin to ensure resources remain in place
Children ‘still being admitted’ to adult psychiatric facilities
Mental Health Commission says Government pledge to end practice has not been met
Government strategy aims to reduce suicide deaths by 10%
Plan includes classes on dealing with stress for students but no extra funding for services
Mental health charities welcome HSE service extensions
Mental Health Reform director says move will reduce unnecessary and costly hospital visits
Children with mental health issues admitted into adult units
Mental Health Commission warns against ‘unacceptable’ practice
Mental health staff numbers fall 3,500 short, say representatives
Just 63 more employed since 2011 despite €90m in extra funding, claims Mental Health Reform
Hundreds of promised jobs in mental health services not filled
Campaigners express alarm over gaps in support for vulnerable mental patients
Murray speaks of depression as he returns to airwaves
RTÉ Radio presenter says ‘it is lovely to be back’ after six month absence
Government breaks pledge to ringfence €35m to modernise mental health
Minister insists money is available to recruit staff to community mental health teams
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