#Mental Health

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Parents in 'dire straits' over lack of services for children with eating disorders
Caring About Recovery From Eating Disorders (Cared) Ireland said there are six specialist community-based eating disorder teams for adults and five for children across the country

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

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Child Law Project: Boy was sent to hospital as no suitable social care place was available 
The boy had been in the care system because of inappropriate interaction with his siblings, according to the Child Law Project's latest tranche of reports

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'
S Programme that brings the circus to halting sites 'giving children the space to be themselves'
It’s all part of a new community engagement programme called Sorcán and Circus which was developed by Traveller musician and screenwriter Willzee (William Casey), in conjunction with the Irish Aerial Creation Centre, writes Sarah Horgan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork and Kerry 'dual diagnosis' drug and mental health hub supports 250 people
Cork and Kerry 'dual diagnosis' drug and mental health hub supports 250 people
The centre at Heron House in Blackpool provides specialist multidisciplinary support for people experiencing both mental health difficulties and substance use disorders

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
Central Mental Hospital rehab unit will begin taking in patients this year
Long-delayed Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit is for people with complex psychiatric illnesses and associated violent behaviour

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

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Residential care services will have to declare where CCTV is being used and why
Mental Health Commission code of conduct and Data Protection Commission guidance say all technologies already in use will have to be reviewed

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

The Plymouth Superior Court trial of Lindsay Clancy
S Sarah Harte: Lindsay Clancy case shows how little support there is for mothers in crisis
In Ireland, even the HSE and VHI can't agree on how common post-partum depression and psychosis are — and six years after Deirdre Morley killed her three children during a psychotic illness, their father Andrew McGinley is still campaigning

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Depaul: 93% spike in mental health issues affecting homeless families
Bianca tells Niamh Griffin how Depaul helped her through homelessness and now she is about to move into a new apartment with her children

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

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Call for Traveller-focused training to improve suicide prevention and crisis care
Study recommends specialist training for healthcare staff and the development of a new app to support Travellers presenting to emergency departments with mental health difficulties

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos
‘Ireland needs data on prevalence and impact of domestic violence and abuse’
New study says harms experienced by victims and survivors will 'continue to go under-recognised' without comprehensive national data

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

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Boys three times more likely than girls to be diagnosed as autistic
CSO said the lowest rate of children being diagnosed with autism was 3.8% in the west and north-west, while the highest rate is in the mid-west at 8.1%

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

'Silence gives stigma space to grow': People urged to have open conversations about mental health
'Silence gives stigma space to grow': People urged to have open conversations about mental health
Campaign launched on Tuesday aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

The Plymouth Superior Court trial of Lindsay Clancy
Response to Lindsay Clancy case shows lack of support for new mothers
The public is deeply divided over the Lindsay Clancy trial as many women rally around a mother they say was deeply unwell, and not supported 

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

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Limited action on 2022 report on mental health, addiction, and prison
Implementation of taskforce recommendations still awaited

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

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Letters to the Editor: Mental health needs of older people requires a far better response
'Ireland needs more staff, but it must also recognise and effectively deploy the skilled workforce already available'

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Richie Sadlier: 'A conversation about your mental health doesn’t have to be heavy'
Richie Sadlier: 'A conversation about your mental health doesn’t have to be heavy'
A new campaign aims to raise awareness of mental health among tradespeople. Jonathan deBurca Butler speaks to one former apprentice who reached out for help, and to Richie Sadlier, the soccer pundit involved in the campaign

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

DfE study
Students with special educational needs restrained 850 times in schools since September
850 instances of children in crisis being physically restrained since last September — 90% of whom have special educational needs

Mon, 17 Aug, 2026

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Perez Hilton helped create a cruel internet. His suffering should not make us cruel too
The former gossip blogger helped normalise online cruelty, but his suffering raises uncomfortable questions about empathy and dignity

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026

Mental research concentrated on wealthy, industrial nations, study finds 
Mental research concentrated on wealthy, industrial nations, study finds 
One of the central ideas of the publication is that many countries in the Global South provide unique opportunities to understand how environment shapes mental health.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Smiling retired man with female home carer
Teams looking after mental health of older people 'staffed at only a fraction of the required level'
Of five staffing categories disclosed covering more than 780,000 people aged 65 and above, just 377 of 627 whole-time equivalent roles are currently filled, a minimum shortfall of 250 — or just under 40%

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

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Young people's wellbeing must be at core of Budget 2027
Mental health supports, spaces to meet without spending and a more secure housing market are all priorities for young people

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

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'Children should learn about consent from pre-school age'
Children should be taught they have a choice about whether to hug someone, says leading advocate against sexual violence

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

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S Terry Prone: This anti-tradwife campaign must be stopped
The Government plans to thwart influencers promoting 'stereotypical roles for women and girls'. Meanwhile, Irish girls prefer shopping, gossip, make-up, and spice bags to a life as a stay-at-home mother

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

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Adults in Mid-West who need treatment for eating disorders being diverted to psychiatric care
The region has no dedicated eating disorder service

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

At least 30 key positions in child mental health remain unfilled for more than a year, figures show
At least 30 key positions in child mental health remain unfilled for more than a year, figures show
Some 14 psychology, social-work, and occupational-therapy posts within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services have been vacant since 2023 or earlier

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Men to have more access to free counselling through 'Men Connect' project 
Men to have more access to free counselling through 'Men Connect' project 
The programme hopes to better support men aged 30 to 50

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Urban Crisis
Referral of young people with suicidal ideation to Camhs 'generally ineffective', watchdog says
Body tasked with investigating child deaths and serious incidents was notified about the deaths of 23 children and young people in aftercare or known to Tusla last year

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Wife of man who took his own life in CUH unit calls for change in mental health treatment
Wife of man who took his own life in CUH unit calls for change in mental health treatment
'I don't in any way blame Cork University Hospital. I think they're doing the very best they can with the resources they have, but I think an awful lot is being put on them without enough proper training.'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

The Sound of Inclusivity: 'Relaxed' shows widen appeal of Cork Opera House blockbuster 
The Sound of Inclusivity: 'Relaxed' shows widen appeal of Cork Opera House blockbuster 
A special performance of The Sound Of Music will be aimed at audiences with sensory differences, including autistic people

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

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Court psychiatric reports can lead to lifelong consequences for minor offences
At the heart of this issue lies a simple but vital principle: medical confidentiality. It is the foundation of trust between patient and doctor. Without it, people do not speak freely. Without it, care breaks down

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Family settle action for €1m over man's suicide after his admission to Cork psychiatric hospital
Family settle action for €1m over man's suicide after his admission to Cork psychiatric hospital
A system analysis review carried out by the HSE after the man’s death recommended that mental health staff should receive training on suicide prevention

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

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Males account for most barricade incidents, but females increasingly involved, garda report says
2,000 gardai — or one in seven members — avail of mental health supports

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

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Public invited to comment on children's mental health services
Draft standards for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Camhs) are open from today for a six-week public consultation.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

The European Commission is preparing to issue preliminary findings that accuse Meta’s Facebook and Instagram of using exploitati
EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of 'addictive design'
Regulators say Facebook and Instagram features such as autoplay and infinite scroll contribute to 'compulsive use'

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Pilot Garda-HSE response team in Limerick should be rolled out nationally, report finds
Pilot Garda-HSE response team in Limerick should be rolled out nationally, report finds
Researchers from University of Limerick said the Community Access Support Team is capable of delivering 'substantial benefits' to the police and health systems

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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A third of young people in mental health crisis attending CUH there because of cannabis
'There is a very strong association between cannabis and psychosis,' Cork doctor tells Oireachtas health committee

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Mental Health Reform calls for expansion of 24/7 crisis services
Mental Health Reform calls for expansion of 24/7 crisis services
Organisation will tell Oireachtas health committee on Wednesday that more round-the-clock supports are needed to help people in mental health crisis outside overcrowded hospital emergency departments

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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HSE 'aware of concerns' around recent spate of suicide deaths in Kerry
Anyone who is experiencing emotional distress can seek support through their GP, Emergency Department, SouthDoc, or HSE Mental Health Services

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

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Emmanuel Macron: Childhood is being reprogrammed by digital technologies
Around the world, childhood is being reprogrammed by digital technologies that shape how young people learn, play, and connect. But children and young people are not experimental subjects, a captive market, or a commodity, which is why we must shape digital environments that protect and support their healthy development.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

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Surge in young people accessing mental health services due to money worries, charity says
Report from Jigsaw said it was seeing 'increased anxiety' among young people, with referrals for its services 'accelerating at an unprecedented pace'

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Inside Safetynet Primary Care: The mobile GP service transforming homeless healthcare
Inside Safetynet Primary Care: The mobile GP service transforming homeless healthcare
A Dublin GP and outreach team are bringing healthcare, dignity and hope to people experiencing homelessness across the capital

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

In the Hospital Sick Male Patient Sleeps on the Bed. Heart Rate Monitor Equipment is on His Finger.
'Significant change' for better in mental health services
But Mental Health Commission annual report says construction of modern premises for public patients must be faster

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

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HSE is consistently failing in its care for people with disabilities
From costly and ineffective outsourcing to an inability to parse its own data — as it's all in a single Excel-based file — HSE failure isn’t an anomaly, it’s a pattern, writes Cianan Brennan

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

HSE mental health centres can't provide therapy to patients due to understaffing
HSE mental health centres can't provide therapy to patients due to understaffing
HSE data released in response to a parliamentary question shows that staff shortages mean extremely vulnerable people only get bed and medication and not the therapeutic care they need

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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