Mental Health Reform

Mental Health Reform MHR provide a unified voice campaigning to drive progressive reform of mental health
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Mental Health Reform is Ireland’s leading national coalition of organisations campaigning to transform mental health and well-being supports in Ireland.

11/03/2026

Everyone should have a legal right to an independent advocate when accessing mental health services.

This matters because if you are involuntarily detained or receiving treatment, you may not feel able to challenge decisions about your care. Currently, there is no guaranteed legal right to advocacy in primary law in Ireland.

Now is the time for change.

Learn more - mentalhealthreform.ie/ReformMHA

Our latest research on Perinatal Su***de in Ireland has been featured in the Irish Examiner.The findings highlight an ur...
11/03/2026

Our latest research on Perinatal Su***de in Ireland has been featured in the Irish Examiner.

The findings highlight an urgent need to strengthen how we identify and respond to perinatal mental health risks in Ireland, particularly beyond the early postpartum period when many maternal suicides occur.

Thank you to Ann Murphy for covering this important issue and helping bring these findings into the public conversation.

Read the article here 👉 https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41807612.html

10/03/2026

To mark International Women's Day, we have published research on the important topic of Perinatal Su***de in Ireland.

Su***de is the leading cause of late maternal deaths in Ireland. Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community affected by profound loss. Our new briefing paper highlights key areas of concern and provides a starting point for further discussion, research, and policy development.

Listen to our MiniCast here 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0maCbQvaPhcViobWxZm3Z4?si=9p9luE0ZT2Gzn78EGSY0Lg

Read more here 👉https://mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/perinatal-suicide-report.pdf

If you need support, please contact the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 or visit https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/

We were delighted to deliver a training session with HAIL Housing Association exploring the implications of the Mental H...
09/03/2026

We were delighted to deliver a training session with HAIL Housing Association exploring the implications of the Mental Health Bill 2024 and what the proposed reforms will mean for services in practice.

It was a valuable opportunity to discuss how the legislation may shape the real world experience of people accessing mental health supports, and the role of advocacy, rights, and community services.

Thank you to HAIL for the invitation and for the important work they do supporting people to rebuild their lives through housing and mental health recovery.

09/03/2026

To mark International Women's Day, we have published research on the important topic of Perinatal Su***de in Ireland.

Su***de is the leading cause of late maternal deaths in Ireland. Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community affected by profound loss.

In this special MiniCast episode, we explore the research in detail. Listen on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0maCbQvaPhcViobWxZm3Z4?si=9p9luE0ZT2Gzn78EGSY0Lg

Read more here 👉https://mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/perinatal-suicide-report.pdf

If you need support, please contact the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 search 'HSE Mental Health'.

We're hiring - we're looking to expand our team!We're recruiting the following roles:⭕️ Programmes & Research Officer⭕️ ...
09/03/2026

We're hiring - we're looking to expand our team!

We're recruiting the following roles:
⭕️ Programmes & Research Officer
⭕️ Programme Officer

⏰The deadline to apply is this Friday, 13th March.

https://mentalhealthreform.ie/recruitment/

To mark International Women's Day, we have published research on the important topic of Perinatal Su***de in Ireland. Su...
05/03/2026

To mark International Women's Day, we have published research on the important topic of Perinatal Su***de in Ireland.

Su***de is the leading cause of late maternal deaths in Ireland. Behind every statistic is a person, a family and a community affected by profound loss. Our new briefing paper highlights key areas of concern and provides a starting point for further discussion, research, and policy development.

Read more here 👉https://mentalhealthreform.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/perinatal-suicide-report.pdf

If you need support, please contact the Samaritans on Freephone 116 123 or visit https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/

Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis? Together with Shine Ireland and HSE Ireland we ...
04/03/2026

Have you, a friend or family member experience of living with psychosis?

Together with Shine Ireland and HSE Ireland we aim to amplify the voices of those affected by psychosis so that there can be better specialised support & increased funding.

Share your experiences today.

Find the survey here 👇
https://forms.office.com/e/T0Hcq8uhxT

We're hiring - we're looking to expand our team!We're recruiting the following roles:⭕️ Programmes & Research Officer⭕️ ...
02/03/2026

We're hiring - we're looking to expand our team!

We're recruiting the following roles:
⭕️ Programmes & Research Officer
⭕️ Programme Officer

⏰The deadline to apply is 13th March.

https://mentalhealthreform.ie/recruitment/

02/03/2026

In the Irish Independent, Mental Health Reform CEO, Helen Gillespie Brown, writes that a rights-based mental health system is not a barrier to care, it is the foundation of early intervention, prevention and humane treatment.

Read more - https://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/letters-mental-health-bill-is-a-start-but-new-laws-must-be-backed-by-investment/a190954985.html

Read the original article - https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/sarah-carey-people-with-mental-illness-need-a-safe-place-they-cant-live-on-streets-or-in-jail/a37102359.html

Every man can face challenges with his mental health. Talking about it can make things feel a little easier. There is a ...
27/02/2026

Every man can face challenges with his mental health. Talking about it can make things feel a little easier. There is a wide range of free mental health supports available for men including free counselling and confidential free phone support.

Find out more about options that can help at yourmentalhealth.ie/men

We welcome Minister Mary Butler’s announcement today that €40.57 million has been allocated under the 2026 Capital Plan ...
26/02/2026

We welcome Minister Mary Butler’s announcement today that €40.57 million has been allocated under the 2026 Capital Plan to develop new regional inpatient eating disorder centres and dedicated perinatal mother and baby units.

The funding will be used to initiate and progress 43 mental health infrastructure projects, including inpatient mental health services across Ireland.

This investment reflects the commitments set out in Sharing the Vision, strengthening specialist services and improving access to mental health care for women and families.

Read the Statement 👉 https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-health/press-releases/minister-for-mental-health-prioritises-new-eating-disorder-and-perinatal-facilities-in-capital-plan/

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Mental Health Reform is the leading national coalition on mental health in Ireland, formed in 2006.

We have over 60 member organisations, representing a broad range of interests, like housing, disability, children’s rights, human rights, ethnic minorities and many others.

Mental Health Reform provide a unified voice campaigning to drive progressive reform of mental health services and supports in Ireland.

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