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# Mental Health Reform

This year
2024
Overhaul of mental health law which 'deprives people of liberty' may not happen before election
The long-awaited Mental Health Amendment Bill would bring about the largest overhaul of the State’s mental health laws in decades.
Mental Health Reform said the protracted delay in publishing the Mental Health Amendment Bill is "completely unacceptable"
The proposed legislation would strengthen regulation around people consenting to the type of treatment they receive
Fiona Anderson, a long-time activist, said patients like her need to have a greater say in their treatment
All time
Opinion: Stop diverting funding allocated for eating disorders to other areas
Vast majority of people believe that the HSE does not place enough focus on mental health services
'The de facto detained are still there': Voluntary patients still held without review due to delays in law reform
Child waiting over 3 years for mental health assessment, Taoiseach told
Mental health: 'Shocking' report finds patients secluded for two days at a time
What about the €12 million?: DJ's emotional speech at mental health rally
The over-emphasis on medication over therapy is just one problem that needs fixing
What's your mental health life saver? This group wants to know
Mental health services still show signs of 'institutional care'
Not An April Fool: NGOs share unbelievable facts
Column: People using mental health services should be active participants in their own care
The majority of mental health staffing posts have been filled, says minister
TDs to be told: 'Coalition needs to live up to staffing promises in mental health'
Column: A cultural shift is needed to properly address mental health problems
Mental Health Reform ‘do not trust’ that posts will be delivered in 2012