# Mental Health Reform
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This year
2024
THE MORNING LEAD
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
Órla Ryan
28 Jan
10.6k
All time
Voices
Opinion: Stop diverting funding allocated for eating disorders to other areas
Fiona Coyle
10 Oct 2020
18.8k
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Mental Health Reform
Vast majority of people believe that the HSE does not place enough focus on mental health services
4 Oct 2018
9.0k
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BEHIND THE WALLS
'The de facto detained are still there': Voluntary patients still held without review due to delays in law reform
15 Apr 2018
13.0k
14
Mental Health Services
Child waiting over 3 years for mental health assessment, Taoiseach told
27 Sep 2017
10.4k
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Portlaoise
Mental health: 'Shocking' report finds patients secluded for two days at a time
10 Jun 2016
15.0k
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kildare street gates
What about the €12 million?: DJ's emotional speech at mental health rally
28 Apr 2016
27.1k
60
Voices
The over-emphasis on medication over therapy is just one problem that needs fixing
Shari McDaid
21 Jan 2016
919
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Vision for Change
Mental health services still show signs of 'institutional care'
24 Jun 2014
3.9k
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Voices
Column: People using mental health services should be active participants in their own care
Dr Shari McDaid
11 Nov 2013
114
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staffing levels
The majority of mental health staffing posts have been filled, says minister
20 Sep 2013
3.2k
20
Budget 2014
TDs to be told: 'Coalition needs to live up to staffing promises in mental health'
12 Sep 2013
2.5k
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