Running a community farm and their own bakery has had a profound effect on the mental health of Slí Eile’s workers, many of whom had spent years in psychiatric hospital, writes Margaret Jennings

OVER the past number of years there has been an increasing articulation of concerns about the current state of mental health services in this country.

A UNIQUE mental health initiative designed to provide independent supported living for people with mental health issues is under threat due to loss of funding.

JOAN Hamilton feared her daughter would end up trapped in a cycle of what she calls the “revolving door” of psychiatric services.